Originally Posted by: KasperowSo if I want to use a Mustang for gigs (I love the versatility of it, even though lots of people seem to hate Modelling Amps), I should consider the Mustang V Head and a Mustang V 412 Cabinet? The things I love about the Mustang are that I find it simple to use, it can have a lot of presets that can be easily changed on-the-go on the amp itself or by using Fender FUSE, and it generally sounds nice to my ears. Of course, people will always prefer a real Tube Amp over a Modelling Amp, but I'm the one playing it, so in the end, it really should be all up to me exactly what Amp I play through, as long as it is loud enough.

Your amp choice is part of how you define your sound. I may be wrong, but I can't imagine a band requireing that you play a tube amp. Playing live in a crowded bar or something, minor sonic differences get lost. In that setting, I think the ease of use you like is a hard requirement.

If you are recording in a studio - that's a different story and minor sonic differences can be heard.

Ultimately, I would say it's your sound and your amp choice is up to you.

Personally, I switched to a tube amp recently (Peavey ValveKing). I found it very responsive to my playing and thought it was "lively" when compared to solid state amps I've used. It's a personal perference though.