We are running out of excuses not to play guitar – whether recording or practicing, modelling technology is making everything easier. It doesn't even matter if you prefer your trusty, loud tube amp, modelling can still fill in the gaps for home practice late at night or tracking a demo in a hotel room. Headphone practice amps fit right into this world, and as I point out in my review, Fender's new Mustang Plus is a great example of how a modelling amp product can evolve and improve.
The original Mustang Micro was a huge hit for the company – small, flexible and with no cables required, it offered 12 amp models and 12 effects combinations at your fingertips and it could stream Bluetooth audio for you to play along with. But since then more impressive portable solutions have emerged, including the Positive Grid Go tiny combo and the now-discontinued (due to “the procurement situation of the materials") Boss Katana Go. The latter was the closest to the Mustang Micro, and Fender has responded in a very appealing way with its new Mustang Micro Plus; it's packed even more into a tiny amp.
