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Post subject: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:07 pm
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Instead of tweaking a twin clean for an Acoustic, :? A dedicated Acoustic Amp Model would be nice. :idea: Whadda Ya think Loren? :?:


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 12:46 am
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Seconded !

This has also been suggested/requested several times in threads on the FUSE forum, but I guess it may be a bit tricky given that the Mustang amps aren't designed for acoustic instruments.

There are some 'acoustic' presets available on the FUSE Mustang download pages that provide a starting point if you want to use an acoustic with a Mustang amp, mostly based, as you say, on the Twin.

As another option, I have been trying some of those presets with a Boss acoustic modeler pedal to get a kind-of acoustic tone with my electric. It works ok as a contrasting sound in a band setting but isn't so convincing on its own.


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 9:43 am
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I hear you guys. I think an Acoustasonic model would round out the bunch as well. This is something that has been considered.

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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 11:24 am
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Thanks Loren,
I like the extra features on the acoustasonic that just can't be duplicated like the String Dynamics controls. But my wife would not understand another new amp. Plus I think the stereo M-IV an M-V would be a perfect platform.


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 1:01 pm
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Loren Howard - Fender wrote:
I hear you guys. I think an Acoustasonic model would round out the bunch as well. This is something that has been considered.


Hi Loren,
do the Mustangs' speakers have have enough high frequency extension to cover the sound of an acoustic guitar? If not, here's what I said in another thread.
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The acoustic amp model is a nice idea but I'd like to add a "Pie In The Sky"part to the amp itself. In order to get the most out of an acoustic guitar's sound, the amp will need a tweeter. Wouldn't it be cool if the tweeter only came on for the acoustic amp model and off for the regular amp models - or until you decide to get creative and turn it on anyway. The only catch is that in order for this to happen, the tweeter might have to have its own power amp... maybe... I can imagine another way to do it but still, it will add to the cost. The acoustic model will also have to have a preset eq to flatten out the speaker's frequency response. It could be done.


If Fender does do this, I'll be selling my currently moth-balled GT-8! The only reason I'm keeping it is because it has enough flexibility to be able to process both my electrics and acoustics when I plug into my Full-Range system. Otherwise it'd be toast.

Oh, and here's the rest of my post.
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Honestly, the only thing missing on the M1/2 for me is the ability to access more than just two presets at a time with the foot switch. I know that this is part of what differentiates the M1/2 from the more expensive models but, if Fender could design a USB connected pedal board with an expression pedal, every amp model could be accessed on all the Mustangs. If you think about it, even the four button footswitch is fairly limited and just imagine the possibilities with an expression pedal. It would be another product for Fender to sell that would dramatically improve all of the Mustang amps' flexibility and Fender could outgun and outclass Peavey's Vyper/Sanpera products. This I would be first in line for!

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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:54 am
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A squeky wheel get the grease - count me in on this option. I play gigs with a fair amount of acoustic guitar models (Variax) and they never sound right unless they are uncolored by guitar amp models, even the Twin. The POD HD500 gives me an option to use NO amp and I run into a FFFR keyboard amp - sounds beautiful. The Mustang IV sounds beautiful too but I can't use it at gigs because of the acoustic needs. Might there even be a way to have a "no amp model" option on the Mustang. I am presuming the speakers are modeling speakers, not guitar speakers, so hopefully they are in essence FFFR. Just a thouht - I'd LOVE to gig out with this Mustang IV, but can't :(


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:55 pm
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Good to see that the acoustic wheel is still squeaking ! Lets hope we get some oil soon !

Still not sure how easy it will be to model an acoustic amp with the Mustang's existing hardware - most acoustic amps I have encountered seem to have very specific speaker types and configurations, and also tailored eq options etc - but I hope that doesn't stop the firmware/software developers from trying !


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:14 pm
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I agree the Mustang speaker option may not be the best for acoustic amp modeling. The G-Dec might be the better platform speaker wise. Still Fender put some thought into the speakers as far as playing backing tracks and sounding good. If you look at the recording aspect of it then throw the speaker issue out. I think the mustang is perfect as far as rest of the parameters, Maybe a custom cabinet option for the Mustang-V. I think the possibilities are there Fender just needs to know there is a market for them and that is up to us.


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Post subject: Re: How bout an Acoustasonic Amp Model
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:28 pm
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Add me to the list! Anything Fender can add in this direction would be greatly appreciated.

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