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Post subject: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:34 am
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Hi all,
i am absoloutly desperate, so I beg for you rhelp :)
I am trying to decide between Gdec 3 30 and Mustang 3 and I can not decide, and worse, i get no opinions! I hope you can help.

In the few posts i read about it, the price difference was too important, that most of people preferred Mustang 3.
But now prices have changed (not so low as in America :( though).
I can find GDEC 3 30 for 242 euros, and Mustang 3 for 260.
Extras in GDEC are backing tracks and loops.
Extras in Mustang 3 are 100W (not too important because I'll play at home), 12" Celestion and footswich included in the price.

So, with these prices (instead of previous 400€ for GDEC) I will just focus on sound quality, playing at home volume levels....
How is sound quality in GDEC? Does it sound a little bit like a toy? Has anyone compared with Mustang 3???

Thanks a lot in advance!!


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Post subject: Re: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:10 pm
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In my opinion I could never get close to the tone I wanted from the G-Dec. while not as good as a real tube amp the Mustang sounds much better. Since the G-Dec is being discontinued it would be much wiser to go with the Mustang.


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Post subject: Re: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:46 pm
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If you do not play out or need a loud amp i would go for the G-DEC 3 30,i just bought one a few weeks ago from M.F. for 149.99! but there sold out now from M.F. but you can still get it from amazon or american musical for 179.99,that is still a very good price for the G-DEC 3 30 in my opinion. I would say this amp sounds very good but it is not very loud for a 30w compared to my vox VT20+ or vypyr 30,that being said this amp is a lot of fun to play with all of it's backing tracks and looper,do not get me wrong this amp can be loud enough if you turn the volume up to 7 or 8.

I use the stereo line outs into my behringer mixer and then through my ASR stereo power amp with two P.A. type speakers and it sounds very good,i send the backing tracks through the P.A. system and have my guitar come through the G-DEC's speaker and the amp can keep up with my P.A. system at fairly loud volumes.

I also have the G-DEC 3 15 and mustang I and V and the mustang's can sound better with some amp models after tweaking but it is not a day and night difference between the G-DEC 3 and my mustang amps and also if you buy a mustang III you still may get one that fizzes,there are no known fizz problems with the G-DEC 3 15 OR 30W.

I have all my original music on the SD card and this is great for me because i can scroll up or down through my song presets and also start and stop my music or any backing track with the four button foot switch that you can get for the G-DEC 3,i did not have to buy one because i used the foot switch i got with my mustang V that works perfect with my G-DEC 3 30. I hope this helps you make your final decision between these two amps.


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Post subject: Re: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:58 pm
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Update: sorry, i read your post again and i see you live in europe so i am not sure if you can buy from amazon over there but maybe you can find a music store in your area that has the G-DEC 3 30 and the mustang III so you can compare them for yourself,good luck!


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Post subject: Re: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:02 am
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Metalman50 wrote:
Update: sorry, i read your post again and i see you live in europe so i am not sure if you can buy from amazon over there but maybe you can find a music store in your area that has the G-DEC 3 30 and the mustang III so you can compare them for yourself,good luck!


Thanks a lot Metalman50!
Yes, the problem is that it is very hard to find GDEC 3 in stores because it is discontinued, and prices are not as good as in America. For 150 or 180$ I'd clearle go for the GDEC!
I really give value to loops and backing tracks in GDEC, and makes me doubt again what you explain about great sound quality from it! I am not a gigging guy, so volume to play at home wouldn't be a problem.
My issue is that I have same price for GDEC3 and Mustang III, and Mustang users keep saying that they can also play backing tracks, and it is very easy to loop with usb output, and they claim for a sound improvement because of the 12" Celestion ...
So I have these incredibly well rated two amps, for the same price (GDEC 3 30 for 303$ and Mustang 3 with footswitch for 325$), and I have always been a doubtful person :D
Yesterday I was certain about Mustang III, now I am back to deciding loop xD

Thanks a lot for your time guys, and at the end, I think I'll flip a coin!!! xD


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Post subject: Re: GDEC 3 30 vs Mustang 3???
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:58 am
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If you are still looking for an opinion I can share my choice.
Guitar: (no comments..yes just one) Epi LP Trad Pro
Desired Amp use: Home/Practice/learning/improving skills

Contenders: Peavey Vypyr 30, Vox 40+, Fender Mustang III, Spider Jam, Fender G-Dec 3 30

Why I picked G-Dec 3 thirty -
1) cost/benefit - it is being discontinued - got it PLUS Ult4 pedal for under $200 bucks.
2) Tracks - has 99 tracks to practice with at home - dont need to feed a band
3) Looper - This has looping capability
4) Sound - this is the only one that has a tweeder and speaker. Good for band tracks
5) Flexibility - With downloaded Amps (Metal,Blues,Country, Factory) I can change my complete amp to reflect the genre of music and tastes via SD card load of presets.
6) Fuse - still (Like Mustang) can hook up to PC via USB and learn about pedals, differences in sounds, settings, pre/post amp differences.
7) Extras - has headphone jack, second guitar jack for teacher/friend, band level adjustment (separate knob), tuner (most SS amps have this), NO need to turn on youtube for backing tracks or plug in iPhone or MP3 player just to play - Turn it on and start jamming. Cost...it is a STEAL for the price. Saved my extra money for when I am better at playing, and am ready for a real purpose built tube amp (I'm not there yet).. btw: you can have the sounds (preset) without the band playing. That is good for quick setups if you play with friends in a band.

Hopefully this helps.... and hopefully Fender will continue creating backing tracks and keep the forums open so we can learn, share tunes. Fender WILL continue the G-Dec, right?

As a side note: G-DEC is like having Kareoke for guitar. Very fun, very instant, all in one package. Lets you enjoy guitar playing as it should be enjoyed. Pick up and play.


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