Fender
Fender Mustang LT25 25W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp Wine
90
EJ Score
Legendary $189.99$169.99
Entry-level 25-watt modeling combo with 8-inch speaker and 30 built-in presets. Fender's latest iteration of the Mustang platform brings nearly a decade of modeling know-how into a wallet-friendly practice amp.
90
EJ Score
Legendary Pros & Cons
Pros
- +4.5/5 from Guitar World for a $190 practice amp—that's remarkable value
- +30 built-in presets cover a wide range of tones from clean to high-gain
- +Unfussy simplicity and ease of use make it genuinely fun to play
- +8-inch speaker punches above its weight class for practice and bedroom use
- +Nearly 10 years of Mustang platform development shows in sound quality and features
Cons
- −8-inch speaker has obvious physical limitations for low-end response
- −25 watts means this stays in the bedroom—not enough for jamming with drummers
- −Modeling amps can sound sterile compared to real tubes at low volumes
- −Wine finish might not be everyone's aesthetic preference
The Verdict
The Mustang LT25 is proof that Fender’s modeling game has genuinely matured. A 90/100 critic score for a $190 practice amp is almost unheard of—Guitar World isn’t handing those out for mediocre bedroom toys. This thing makes you want to play, which is the highest compliment you can give any amp at any price. Is it going to replace your tube stack? No. But for practice, couch noodling, or late-night inspiration without waking the neighbors, it’s shockingly good. The fact that it’s this cheap almost feels like a mistake.
