Will Lee & Pete Like These Little Amps? - Positive Grid Spark Range Review

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  • @dimitrikezis
    @dimitrikezis Рік тому +279

    There has honestly never been a better time to become a guitar player than in today's age. Just amazing.

    • @wwland
      @wwland Рік тому +11

      Don't know....I still miss the days of dropping the needle on a vinyl record over and over and over again , trying to learn just one phrase. But it is very cool.

    • @thelolmighty
      @thelolmighty Рік тому +27

      @@wwland nostalgia is a helluva drug

    • @dimitrikezis
      @dimitrikezis Рік тому +1

      @@wwland I hear ya. That's the way all the guitar gods learned, as well, I'm sure. There's just something addicting about pressing a button and have that tone at your fingertips. Literally!

    • @tan-jello
      @tan-jello Рік тому +14

      I know, right!!!
      Nothing better that being humiliated by 6 yo Japanese girl shedders
      😂!

    • @riphopfer5816
      @riphopfer5816 Рік тому +9

      I think the 90s were a better time to be a guitar player: there was a wealth of gear available, especially used, if you knew where to look; more importantly, though, in the 90s people actually LIKED original guitar music, and would come to gigs. Now, people don’t go to gigs unless they are friends and family-if that!

  • @soycig
    @soycig Рік тому +41

    I've had my Spark Go for a week now and I absolutely love it! I am a Kemper Stage owner and they serve completely different purposes. The Spark Go is perfect for taking it to friends' houses and jam along. Loud enough for a room, extremely portable and great battery life.

    • @BOATIE141
      @BOATIE141 Рік тому +2

      How loud would you say the sound is? Thinking of selling my combo and just getting the GO or the Mini

    • @DNYS8N
      @DNYS8N Рік тому

      How would the jack not constantly tip that over

    • @kdt85
      @kdt85 Рік тому +1

      ​@@DNYS8NI've got one and it totally does. It's got a rubber back which is way better but can still slide around a bit

    • @daves_
      @daves_ 10 місяців тому

      @@kdt85i uses super thin cables ...or it tips over btw. with headphones it's killer

    • @kdt85
      @kdt85 10 місяців тому

      @@daves_ yeah I 3d printed a base for it which helps a bit but it's not ideal

  • @akwamarsunzal
    @akwamarsunzal Рік тому +105

    Got the Spark 40 when they first came out. Absolutely love it! Lets me practice/mess around without plugging in my 100w 2x12. My neighbours love the Spark too! 🙂

    • @martinscholes2023
      @martinscholes2023 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! I still prefer my 100w head and cabs but just not practical

    • @rupe82
      @rupe82 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure my neighbours can hear my Spark, it's bassy and can easily go over 100dB in my living room.

    • @zbigniewiksinski
      @zbigniewiksinski 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rupe82 its actually bad when you need to put EQ cancelling some bass in every fking heavier tone. amp definitely shounds llike shit when its sitting on the floor. overall metal sounds are meh.

    • @rupe82
      @rupe82 7 місяців тому

      @@zbigniewiksinski Yea I agree. I've been looking for a new amp to replace it with.

    • @AsherRapp
      @AsherRapp 6 місяців тому

      @@zbigniewiksinski Don't set on the ground.

  • @Steve-ih7dg
    @Steve-ih7dg Рік тому +18

    Love the way Lee smiles around the 24:20 mark as Pete gets his funk on. A smile of respect and admiration for the quality of playing.

  • @jaribu2758
    @jaribu2758 Рік тому +25

    I appreciate that they used mics instead of direct recording offering a better idea of the room sound (what we'll actually hear. These are some of the best guitar tones I've heard on their shows.

    • @djbmanifestomode
      @djbmanifestomode 2 місяці тому

      Dude, it should sound more what it sounds like live if you have a DI recording, and it should have less ambient noise for a clear signal. The goal with the digital interfaces is to get the best recording possible even though it’s not. What I would like to know is if USB delivers 100% quality or not because I believe they’re trying to do 100% signal if I’m not mistaken. We are talking stereo tape delay or not? Someone please explain!

    • @djbmanifestomode
      @djbmanifestomode 2 місяці тому

      Dude, it should sound more what it sounds like live if you have a DI recording, and it should have less ambient noise for a clear signal. The goal with the digital interfaces is to get the best recording possible even though it’s not. What I would like to know is if USB delivers 100% quality or not because I believe they’re trying to do 100% signal if I’m not mistaken. Please tell me there is stereo effect once you register because so far using the app I do not see a slew of fx like everyone is talking about. Tell me I’m doing something wrong Guitar Center because I sat down with the new version that has AI. I find stereo life with me. Please tell me that there are tons of stereo effects after you register the device and I will buy it!

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 Рік тому +47

    Thanks for capturing with a mic! Most vids go through DI, and it drives me bonkers because it tells us nothing about what it sounds like in the room. Thanks SO much for doing it right so we can hear the room sounds. ❤

  • @projectj3494
    @projectj3494 Рік тому +55

    Lee’s jokes always seem to fly under the radar but this dude is hilarious..😂😂

    • @TonyvdGraaf
      @TonyvdGraaf Рік тому +5

      Around 33:05 he says: "purper neon rubber sleeves, ribbed for extra comfort". He almost killed me! 🤣

    • @G-NutZ
      @G-NutZ Рік тому +1

      He slips em in there lol 😂

  • @matpaull7415
    @matpaull7415 Рік тому +6

    Have a spark and absolutely love it for ease of use and variety of tones to hand.

  • @paulspinella
    @paulspinella Рік тому +6

    I have the 40 watt but the convenience of the Go with headphones late at night is perfect for me working second shift! Thanks guys, always a pleasure watching the videos

  • @alanjacob8542
    @alanjacob8542 Рік тому +3

    I just bought one yesterday...I'm blown away by this little spark go device...so many fx and amps...can jam with drums and bass...just wow!

    • @djbmanifestomode
      @djbmanifestomode 13 днів тому

      Do you hear panning stereo FX at all??! If not ,.someone let me know when they update it with panning FX!

  • @charleswilliams9206
    @charleswilliams9206 5 місяців тому +2

    I've had my go for months and with this video learned more about all of the apps in 35 min. than in all of that time. Thanks guys this is major.

  • @tommedlicott976
    @tommedlicott976 Рік тому +27

    I have had the spark mini for about a year now and love it. Really good sound, amazing selection of tones and great for learning and practice. Take it anywhere. I like to use it in our back yard while noodling and annoying the neighbours 😂

    • @denisantoso2799
      @denisantoso2799 Рік тому +2

      How’s about the battery life? Doest it still hold it’s juice with the same power as it is was new?

  • @Herrjeeminee
    @Herrjeeminee Рік тому +11

    Thanks for the video guys! I loved watching you explore the possibilities of the software! You looked just like me, when I started to explore mine :) One thing that made this little amp even better for me, was when Positive Grid released their wireless footswitch last year. It lets you switch the effects on and off during the use of the amp. Very handy and also very well integrated into the software.

  • @pepeowen
    @pepeowen Рік тому +25

    I have the mini and I find it a great tool for practicing and even recording. For the money, I think the tones you can get are fantastic. I wish I had had this many years ago. This is such a great tool for beginners to get familiar with effects and modelling options before committing to a specific amp. Only caveat, no looper. This is the only thing missing for me.

    • @joethompson2910
      @joethompson2910 Рік тому +7

      Sup m’man….. Oh YES, you CAN add a looper if you purchase the Airstep SPK 5 button foot controller ($90) instead of the Spark foot controller
      The Airstep allows looping…I’ll have one in 4 days…
      Way too much to get into here…..

    • @raytbrown2
      @raytbrown2 Рік тому +2

      @@joethompson2910 I didn't get it, where is the looper as I don't see it as being within the Airstep? Or am I missing something? 'Cause that would be a really nice addition. Thanks!

    • @tommaxwell429
      @tommaxwell429 Рік тому

      Agreed! Needs a looper and a spring reverb.

    • @robertbaldwin177
      @robertbaldwin177 3 місяці тому

      Spark 2 now out, with looper!

    • @fuzexi
      @fuzexi 2 місяці тому

      I’d like to know how this stands up to amplitude’s offerings… I’m aware that when you buy one of these you’re also buying into an ecosystem, so this is Positive Grid, and there’s IK Multimedia. They all have their hardware and software. Which one offers the best value and range of possibilities such as effects, etc? I’m buying for my daughter who has just joined a band and has been playing for about a year, but I don’t want to buy into a system where you have to keep paying for upgrades or subscriptions.
      Two other questions: can I connect this somehow to a larger amp so the effects can be used in a band practice instead of playing through the 5w speaker? I heard this has AI drums, for jamming along with; does it also have AI bass, so then no need for IK Multimedia One “band-in-a-box” pedal?

  • @MatLinnett1
    @MatLinnett1 Рік тому +8

    Welp, you sold me on the Mini! Great video guys!
    As a side note, one of my favourite pedals since picking up guitar again during the pandemic has been the Tone City Durple "Danish Pete" Honoré Overdrive that I got from you guys.
    I don't know how much input Pete had with this wonder, but it's a great little pedal for some lovely blues tones, punching waaaaay above its weight.

  • @alexdenton6586
    @alexdenton6586 Рік тому +6

    To be honest, I didn't think much of these little amps until quite recently. I bought a Positive Grid Spark Mini, thinking it would be good for practice, but I believed it would never match my tube amp. Then, I had the idea to plug it into my JBL Partybox 310 at home and the sound was a revelation.
    I was not expecting that at all. I finally got the sound quality I was expecting from an amp and understood that generally, modeling is of very high quality, but it heavily depends on your sound system.
    Honestly, I can't make my tube amp, or any other amp for that matter, sound as good as it does through my speaker. So, for those who don't know or have never thought of it, you can plug a jack into the headphone jack of your modeling amp or pedal and if the sound system is good, it will sound really fantastic.
    What I don't understand is why nobody thinks of this, when I look online or on UA-cam, many people go to the trouble of buying active speakers and such, which don't sound as good, while the solution is simple. Plus, my JBL serves all my needs. I also use it to play music from UA-cam, Tidal, and so on at home.
    Even my old Roland Micro Cube sounds extremely good now

    • @shadowofhowl2744
      @shadowofhowl2744 Рік тому +2

      This. I have been using my helix with simple presonus Eris 3,5 monitors and sound was OK, but somewhat boring. After awhile I tried to use helix with home hi fi system and it was a blast. Sound was so full, live and fun.

    • @alexdenton6586
      @alexdenton6586 Рік тому +2

      @@shadowofhowl2744 Same for me, with modeling it's the sound system that makes all the difference. I recently got a 12-inch Headrush to make it even better.

    • @SamuelTheGerman
      @SamuelTheGerman 4 місяці тому +1

      Im using Spark Go on stages for year or so. Its part of my pedalboard. Its connected to spark LIVE (just to make it loud - trough line in) and sounds terrific. I had many setups trough years including many tube amps, helix modeling, amplitube, you name it. But this seems to be the best in sound/weight/versatility setup, i ever had.

  • @TheChinovnik
    @TheChinovnik Рік тому +2

    I just got GO a couple of days ago. Fun thing. Great for jamming in the garden. Or wherever. Love it.

  • @fullsendgolfsimulators
    @fullsendgolfsimulators Рік тому +11

    This is awesome! Haven't picke dup my guitar for maybe 5 years and just seeing all the tech now-days i'm going to have to pick up the Spark 40. Great video

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag 2 місяці тому

      But now there is the Spark 2

  • @John_2Much_Coffee
    @John_2Much_Coffee Рік тому +15

    Love my Spark 40, have had since 2020. They are also audio interface for computers. Came with Studio One DAW. Been learning guitar since 2020 and its so good to learn with because able to get so many Amp tones. Cheers from Canada

  • @martinclayton7260
    @martinclayton7260 Рік тому +9

    The more I hear, and play guitars with single coil pickups, the more I love them. That PRS sounds wonderful.

    • @michael_caz_nyc
      @michael_caz_nyc Рік тому +1

      Me too. Check Rabea playing Metal with single coils. More articulation and string definition.

  • @outandaboutinoz
    @outandaboutinoz Рік тому +3

    I do a lot of travelling in Australia, I have a Yamaha silent steel string guitar and the positive grid go is just the perfect match. Its brilliant.

  • @modularcuriosity
    @modularcuriosity Рік тому +7

    I love my Spark 40. Best practice amp ever, but I've also done wedding gigs with it.

  • @chrisjude8794
    @chrisjude8794 Рік тому +2

    Big fan of PG
    I started off with FX2 Elite on my PC
    Then bought T he Spark40 and recently the Spark mini.
    Really pleased with them all
    And the mini travels everywhere with me
    The app is simply incredible.
    Thanks for sharing
    Still have loads to explore and learn
    🎸💯🤘👍😎

  • @Wheelchairup
    @Wheelchairup Рік тому +3

    I have the original spark and I got the spark go a month ago. I love both, the app is awesome. The spark go is good to just throw in my guitar bag and take with me. No problem with the volume in my living room. Great review.

  • @johna.daquino8678
    @johna.daquino8678 Рік тому +9

    I have all three and agree that the Mini is the best bet for home and jams with acoustic players. Now there's a powered cab... You will have to review!

    • @justice100forwin2
      @justice100forwin2 9 місяців тому

      Does the mini offer all the same features through your phone as the 40. Also can you dial out the boomy bass on the 40 and does the Mini sound bass heavy , and can that be dealt with. Lastly which is best sounding out of the 40 and mini?

    • @johna.daquino8678
      @johna.daquino8678 9 місяців тому

      @@justice100forwin2 The all use the same app. So they all have the same features.

    • @justice100forwin2
      @justice100forwin2 9 місяців тому

      @@johna.daquino8678 Thankyou mate.

  • @CalebPeavy
    @CalebPeavy Рік тому +8

    The GO is a fantastic practice setup.

  • @jimmygillard
    @jimmygillard Рік тому +4

    Got the full size spark about a year ago, my one and only amp. Used to only ever play through my computer with headphones on. Then got into tone modelling on the amp. Now I just always have it on clean with some reverb and use a pedal board I assembled about 3 months ago, mostly bought from Andertons after one of your videos!

    • @StarchieSkizzyx
      @StarchieSkizzyx Рік тому

      Mini is great because of the battery…move it around the house with ease… I started with the Spark 40, which I keep in my garage studio … the app works great and I play along with the UA-cam jams and my favorite songs… I only wish we could modify the chords the Spark analyzes (shown on the UA-cam jams) which are sometimes correct but often have errors

  • @waynetozer3881
    @waynetozer3881 Рік тому +4

    I use a Spark and Spark mini with wireless guitar connection and Spark app on an iPad sitting on a music stand in front of me. Fantastic practice and improvisation set up. Most importantly- it’s fun!

  • @ottofurst4063
    @ottofurst4063 Рік тому +1

    Even if I was not interested in the product at all I still would watch you guys doin the presentation, endless fun 🤪

  • @NiqScott
    @NiqScott Рік тому +2

    Bought a Mini from Andertons in March. Absolutely love it to bits.

  • @serendipityguy
    @serendipityguy Рік тому +26

    It would be great if Pete created a profile for us to Follow using this AMP. What type of music would Pete publish ? What are type of Genres of music would Pete post? What type of music will Pete post for us beginners? Thanks again for such a great video indeed, looking forward to the next post on this Video. Note that the Bias FX post updates often and there are some great new features. I wish we could get some loop demos from Pete! Log videos are just great!

    • @kantina4765
      @kantina4765 Рік тому +3

      this seems like an ai generated comment

  • @patrickoneill9659
    @patrickoneill9659 Рік тому +6

    I have had the Spark Go for about a month now. It is super convenient, but my many years of playing the drums make me always want it louder. It is a really cost-effective option for a practice amp. The 4 presets is plenty. With the smaller speakers, it removes the bass issue with the larger models. I do kind of wish I had bought the size up. Oh well, the wife is happy I did not spend more money ha.

  • @thebuck1152
    @thebuck1152 Рік тому +3

    That go looks perfect for practicing anywhere

  • @joolzhud
    @joolzhud 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the banter between you guys it’s as entertaining as much as the equipment reviews 😂

  • @borissalvadormaldonado1962
    @borissalvadormaldonado1962 Рік тому +6

    Can we please acknowledge that amazing opening intro?! ❤ The Captain is really getting up there with Pete with those skills, it’s awesome. Y’all sounded so gooood! Loved the guitar selections for the video too!

  • @richiebohr5421
    @richiebohr5421 Рік тому +1

    The Spark Mini is just an amazing little tool for practicing, learning and writing. I take it on the road with me all the time. Brilliant!

  • @gohamm8629
    @gohamm8629 Рік тому +5

    I’ve had the OG Spark for a while now, but don’t use it much since buying a PC setup with Archetypes, and a pedalboard with my Katana 100. However, I just got the Spark Go and this little guy RIPS! It’s perfect for when I want to noodle on the couch or anywhere other than next to my amps.

  • @darkinertia2
    @darkinertia2 Рік тому +3

    ive play sunset riding in D on my spark so many times its insane lol the backing tracks portion is what really makes it for me because its so easy to pull up anything you want and just jam out, ive improved a lot since i got the spark because its so easy

  • @alexcrossley148
    @alexcrossley148 Рік тому +3

    I already have the Spark Mini, it's an awesome little piece of kit.

  • @supergoat94
    @supergoat94 Рік тому +12

    My Spark 40 has been my go-to practice amp since I got it in 2020. Great little thing.

  • @denmar355
    @denmar355 Рік тому +3

    Still using the Positive Grid Bias Mini guitar amp after 8 years. It’s never missed a beat. 150 watts into 8 ohms. Played outdoor gig with Mesa 4x12 and it was great. Good piece of gear. Positive Grid doesn’t get much attention these days. So much available tech.

    • @The_Rude_French_Canadian
      @The_Rude_French_Canadian Рік тому

      8 yrs? Really? The spark 40 came out in 2019-2020…the spark mini came out last year or in 2021…

  • @arkeeper
    @arkeeper Рік тому +5

    And you can use it as a full input/output audio interface on your computer! So many features on this little thing, I love my Go. Surprised you didn't use the line out into a powered cab or computer to record the audio.

  • @seancollins3106
    @seancollins3106 Рік тому +1

    the sound on mine is good enough for what it is. if I don't want to lug around my bigger amps, this thing is great. I really like that it'll create backing tracks to practice to. as an added bonus, it works really well as just a regular bluetooth speaker!

  • @naycnay
    @naycnay Рік тому +1

    I had the Mini since the start. What a little practice amp that thing is. If you need an amp for bedroom levels or with headphones, this is a top tier option. If you want an amp you can carry around, it's loud enough to jam to a group of people outdoors. Line out into powered speakers (I use a hifi sometimes) and you can get a nice full sound. We've plugged it into a car audio system and blasted some riffs in a carpark.

    • @Cody2nd
      @Cody2nd Рік тому

      Does it sound good with a good pair of studio headphones?

  • @lasersauceretroarchives6544
    @lasersauceretroarchives6544 Рік тому +3

    the Lee and Pete show! huge fan for both guys! keep it up good sirs!

  • @Richiez22908
    @Richiez22908 Рік тому +1

    Grabbed the Go recently... of note the headphone out is very good and can also be changed to mono line out. So plugging into a PA or monitors when at a desk sounds great. Then unplug when you want it to be portable.

  • @GarryReynolds-pt5mj
    @GarryReynolds-pt5mj Рік тому +2

    I was an early adopter of the Spark amp and I loved it, as you say the app id really good(although the AI parts are a bit basic) as I live on a boat the Spark Mini is just perfect and has taken over as my main practice amp.
    I probably wouldn't buy the 'Go' because I already have the other two, but i think it would be excellent for home use especially for beginners.
    If you haven't tried one of these amps give it a go.

  • @plomassa2677
    @plomassa2677 Рік тому

    I love my Spark Mini that I bought a couple weeks ago. Makes practicing much easier than playing with my gig rig.

  • @che2335
    @che2335 Рік тому +2

    Keep it up guys great stuff! Love my 40 and thinking about the GO for travel.

  • @chadwickhurlburt6529
    @chadwickhurlburt6529 Рік тому +1

    I have the original Spark 40 and a Spark Go. Love them both. Although I use the original Spark the most. The Go is something I plan to make more useful in the future. I recommend these for young players and students because they offer the best possible sounds for the least money. Not to mention the benefits of the app. Positive Grid has hit a homerun with these products. They are great.

  • @Jonathan-L
    @Jonathan-L Рік тому +1

    The Spark app's library of effects is a great way to dabble with all the common types of effects, such as reverbs, delays, modulation, distortion, overdrive, etc. Selecting & tweaking the effects is super easy.

  • @brrblack497
    @brrblack497 Рік тому +1

    Loving that Sire Straty thing.

  • @christopher7310
    @christopher7310 Рік тому +7

    Morning gents! Great intro! Those little amps are quite awesome. I've been in love with little practice amps ever since I got my first THR10. 🤘🏾

  • @Thestinkues17
    @Thestinkues17 Рік тому

    I have the mini. It sounds shockingly good and big/full in the bedroom. Love it.

  • @janzahalka9096
    @janzahalka9096 Рік тому +3

    I have all 3 of these and the Mini is the most impressive - most surprising size/sound ratio. The go is maximally mobile, basically fitting into your gigbag front pocket (PRS gigbag)...

    • @strawman3059
      @strawman3059 Рік тому

      Not sure why you'd need the mini and the go?

    • @janzahalka9096
      @janzahalka9096 Рік тому +2

      @@strawman3059 40 sits in our living room, mini originally for travels (family weekends, vacations), right now serves as the amp in my office, go goes literally in your gigbag or backpack and can be used at picnics or wherever...

    • @jasonswitzer1748
      @jasonswitzer1748 Рік тому

      I keep hearing fantastic things bout the Mini, but I ultimately chose the 40. The “battery power only” thing freaked me out a bit. What if the battery goes bad, or slowly loses it pa charge over time? I heard him can’t use it while it’s charging. Is that true? Thanks!

  • @kastiaskinner2683
    @kastiaskinner2683 Рік тому

    I have a mini and am waiting for my go. I live off grid and these are perfect for that.

  • @matzer8846
    @matzer8846 Рік тому

    Great little practice and FUN tools ... love 'em all
    Great demo guys ... thanks a lot

  • @AxR558
    @AxR558 Рік тому +5

    I picked up the spark go on preorder, I've found that laying it on its back helps with distorted tones but it's a great little amp for my home office where I don't have the space for a larger rig. It's also worth pointing out that the USB connection can also be used to run the Go as an audio interface for a PC. Mainly though, at the price of the Go, it's a bargain for the software/tone cloud that comes in with it.

    • @raytbrown2
      @raytbrown2 Рік тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing. Pay $129 for some really sweet software and get a nice little walk-about amp as a bonus. Plus I'll bet it works great strapped onto a cigar box guitar.

  • @davva360
    @davva360 Рік тому +1

    I have the Spark 40, had it for maybe 2 years and love it. I keep it in the living room because it blends in better than an ordinary guitar amp and when I need to play in the living room I can. I also have the Spark Mini which I keep next to my computer as both a headphone amp and a USB Audio interface. The Mini does not sound as good as the 40 but it still sounds good. I can not imagine the Go sounding all that good though. I do like the interface though and it is the same for both amps.

  • @philbrannigan5854
    @philbrannigan5854 Рік тому

    I have the Mini, and it's brilliant. I took it to a band rehearsal and connected the Line Out to the PA. It sounded great, as you'd imagine. I used a Boss WL-20 wireless pair to connect the guitar to the amp, which was running on battery. I had the app running on an iPad mounted on my mic stand and I was using that to select the presets on the amp. Not as easy as using one of the XSONIC Airstep Spark units, but still workable. Because I was using wireless and had tucked the amp out of sight, no-one could see what I'd been playing through until I brought it out at the end. Astonishment all round.

    • @carloschavez4491
      @carloschavez4491 Рік тому

      Hello. When you say you plugged to the "line out" are you referring to the 1/8" headphone jack? If so, would you share what cable/adapter that you used and what ports you plugged into at the mixer/PA? I am going to perform at an open stage and I want to use my Mini but I want to be able to just give the sound man a cable from my mini to play through the PA. Thanks.

  • @joebentry
    @joebentry Рік тому

    Sooooooo looking forward to this👍 Bought ALL 3 - I find that they all have their purpose, depending on the venue.

  • @DudeMcGuybro
    @DudeMcGuybro Рік тому +5

    I remember preordering a Spark before they came out, and then they kept delaying them... and delaying them... and changing the specs... till finally I gave up and cancelled my preorder. I dunno if they're any better now, but PG isn't really a company I have a lot of faith in to execute things properly. I would be worried about getting a bad unit and struggling to return it if we're being honest.

  • @melvoid01
    @melvoid01 Рік тому +1

    I've had my Spark 40 since mid lockdown and its awesome but I would recommend for us older gents with failing eyes get a 10"tablet for the app helps a lot and looks so much better.
    but the Go and a phone will fit in a big pocket so very portable.

  • @yashabeydokhti4758
    @yashabeydokhti4758 10 місяців тому

    Love videos that Anderton produces. Fun and informative, so thanks..
    Have a question: Positive Grid Spark or Cube II LX?

  • @seancook2264
    @seancook2264 6 місяців тому

    Have the Spark Go and it’s great for practicing. Waiting for the Spark 2 to be released before going for the 40w as the ability to enhance practice and learning is fantastic. A far cry from my first attempts at learning as a kid in the mid 80’s!

  • @onlyguitars
    @onlyguitars Рік тому +6

    I used to have the Spark 40. Used it over the amp cos was just so simple to plug and play.
    After getting a Pod go (and now fractal FM3) I found that the Spark 40 wasnt really using it cos the pod go does sound better and you can do much more and is also plug and play.
    But now I got the mini and yeah! Perfect since you can take it anyplace. Love that is smaller, love that sounds very good and is powerful enough.
    The GO looks great too but for my needs the mini is like the perfect blend of size and portability and having internal battery.
    The most important thing about something like the Spark is not the tone itself (although they sound good enough for sure), but rather if you actually practice and play more by having them. Thats their strength, that helps a lot to make it much easier to play more (and now to be out of the house or on the garden or on another room and being able to play)

  • @anargyrosioannislagoutaris5777

    I’ve got the mini and I love it
    Convincing tones great sound and volume two thumbs up

  • @Hexonip
    @Hexonip Рік тому +1

    Nice one boys! I've got an eye on that Spark Mini & the Blackstar carry-on guitar.. ;)

  • @MartinCube42
    @MartinCube42 Рік тому

    Thanks guys. I was so impressed with the Go that I've bought one. Just gotta find the time to use it when it arrives. :)

  • @flyzerogravity
    @flyzerogravity Рік тому

    That was awesome and far exceeded my expectations… I too did serious time on bikes when younger. Both help each other in many ways… thk u -g

  • @nige99
    @nige99 Рік тому

    I have the mini ...using it in my camper .. solid just solid tones

  • @bmrbca3658
    @bmrbca3658 Рік тому +7

    I have the original Spark 40. Would be perfect if it had a looper.

    • @jasonswitzer1748
      @jasonswitzer1748 Рік тому

      How did they not think to include this one basic feature?! It boggles the mind. I hope they can offer it as a software upgrade… even as a paid upgrade, I’d go for it (assuming the price isn’t outrageous). It’s a glaring omission.

    • @ixxgxx
      @ixxgxx Місяць тому

      @@jasonswitzer1748spark 2

  • @edgarmcbee2474
    @edgarmcbee2474 Рік тому +2

    Love my spark .was hoping they would make a full size amp

  • @timjones9727
    @timjones9727 Рік тому +3

    I’ve got Spark Mini and it’s an astonishing bit of kit. Great sounds for guitar and great as an ultra portable Bluetooth speaker.

  • @MrGlasstech
    @MrGlasstech Рік тому

    I love my spark 40. I run a 45 watt power pedal through the headphone jack into a 2x12 cab sounds awesome!

  • @weedian710
    @weedian710 Рік тому

    Take my money lol. Gonna get the GO so I can play guitar any time, anywhere. Busking, lessons, camping the list is endless. Can’t wait.

  • @namberak
    @namberak Рік тому +3

    I have the 40 and the Mini and use them quite often rather than always using my Fender Deluxe Reverb. As many have noted here, they're great tools to try things out but I think there's also a different way of thinking about them that's useful. Because you can try so many different things, you're able to sometimes decide, "hey, this sound isn't for me" and move on without sinking money into something you won't like when you plug it into a different amp. Conversely, I became so enamored of the 'Reflections' reverb I hunted down and purchased the real world version, the Wampler Reflection. They're great products, IMHO.

  • @Booshwhacker304
    @Booshwhacker304 Рік тому

    Best gear demo duo on the planet. Appreciate it fellas!

  • @GuitarFuel
    @GuitarFuel Рік тому

    I was one of the first to get the spark and I absolutely love it! It is my only practice amp I use every day!

  • @madswellejus
    @madswellejus Рік тому

    Thank you guys for sharing. Great sounding amps. Lots of fun

  • @bobgamble8204
    @bobgamble8204 Рік тому +1

    I've had the mini for a while, and it really does sound great. I use with headphones, think you get the most from it that way

  • @S1lentPanda
    @S1lentPanda Рік тому +2

    My bedroom Practice rig is a silver sky SE into a spark mini, what a coincidence 😅

  • @bigdogaudiouk
    @bigdogaudiouk Рік тому +42

    Have literally bought the Spark 40 from Andertons today, hope this video is positive !!🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @RapttorX
      @RapttorX Рік тому +17

      its positive ...grid
      i'm out.

    • @stoneysdead689
      @stoneysdead689 Рік тому +1

      They sound great man- the only issue I have with them is the phone thing. I'm old school and I have a cheapo phone and don't really want to have a buy a better one. Plus- I don't know about now but when they first came out, I knew a lot of ppl who bought one and said the app was continually crashing and giving them trouble. Phil McKnight says he has the same issues and ends up stuck on a preset unable to change it. But- maybe they've improved it by now- probably have.

    • @bigdogaudiouk
      @bigdogaudiouk Рік тому

      @@stoneysdead689 Well, its arriving tomorrow so I guess I will see for myself (heard great things though)

    • @RWulff007
      @RWulff007 Рік тому +3

      Have owned the Spark40 for 2-3 years, great amp. Hope you will like it.

    • @stevenpipes1555
      @stevenpipes1555 Рік тому +2

      I've had my spark 40 for over a year and i love it. It has become my best buddy! I play every day now. It sounds amazing once you dial in some sounds, and the reverbs are otherworldly in my opinion. Even turned almost all the way down the verb sounds like its all around you.

  • @SaniAnttila
    @SaniAnttila Рік тому

    I think we need a blooper reel for 2023. -> 10:54 😅Probably my favorite moment so far!

  • @Cynicalthrust
    @Cynicalthrust Рік тому

    I brought a spark mini a few months ago. I almost exclusively play at home or carry it with me when I travel. If you’re not playing live or recording it’s all you need.

  • @roberteasleysr9108
    @roberteasleysr9108 Рік тому

    I bought the Go , I love it !! I use headphones and it’s amazing ❤

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E Рік тому

    Don't ever stop doing videos guys, love these funny moments

  • @martinscholes2023
    @martinscholes2023 Рік тому

    Love my Spark. Sounds great, feels very amp-like and the music playback is high quality. It also looks very cool

  • @stonkpuppets6393
    @stonkpuppets6393 Рік тому

    I have the 40 and use it everyday via guitar and currently listening to this show using Bluetooth speaker

  • @williamhill4573
    @williamhill4573 9 місяців тому

    Very awesome review thanx guys very informative I do believe my fav is the mini also ❤

  • @seanjennings20
    @seanjennings20 Рік тому +2

    Thinking about some UA-cam channels that seem to explode and gain millions of subscriptions it’s mind blowing this channel hasn’t hit a million subscribers yet. I remember when Andertons videos were only on rob chapmans channel and when they created their own channel on here

  • @andrewknowles6027
    @andrewknowles6027 Рік тому +1

    I think the tiny strap on the spark go is to put round your guitar strap so you can walk round with it, and you just need a patch cable between guitar and amp

  • @BrotherJim4Jesus
    @BrotherJim4Jesus Рік тому

    I have all 3 and love them all.

  • @jsuddaby12
    @jsuddaby12 Рік тому

    I have a go and as long as you take it for what it is its amazing. When everyone's asleep I can watch telly on the sofa while playing very quietly with an actual tone. Does it sound as good as a proper practice tube amp? Not even close but for a quick play/practice it really us great. Small enough to put in your pocket and instantly playable anywhere. Plug in turn on and play. Alot of the smart jam type features are not quite there yet but I don't really use them so no biggie. It's not very loud but for me that was the point. It suits my need perfectly. Sound wise it'll never replace my full setup but it does allow me to pick up and play in those times when it's either too late for a tube amp or I only have 10 minutes and don't have time for the faff. It's great

  • @naycnay
    @naycnay Рік тому

    Lee with some great groove in the beginning.

  • @guitarafter40
    @guitarafter40 Рік тому +2

    I have owned all three and currently use the mini and go versions. The 40W version was way too bassy for me. The mini is great when I just want to play and not mess with my pedalboard. I love the go for its portability. It’s small enough to fit in my gig bag and is therefore great for lessons etc.

    • @mauricerrr
      @mauricerrr Рік тому

      I had exactly the same thing, use the mini most of all

    • @johnbenedetti7645
      @johnbenedetti7645 Рік тому

      I agree with your assessment of the 40 as being too bassy. It’s a big turn off for me. The eq does help though.

  • @soniaterhovanessian7198
    @soniaterhovanessian7198 Рік тому +1

    This is very exciting. My question is, as a singer-songwriter, does an amp this small exist with 2 input? From what I can tell with Positive Grid Go and Mini it is only for guitar. Correct? Any recs for voice and guitar for busking? Many thanks!

  • @cornfieldexpress
    @cornfieldexpress Рік тому +1

    Spark Go with an iPad mini and a Steinberger Spirit GT Pro Deluxe would be the ideal mobile guitar gigging and recording rig. Everything in one tiny guitar case.

  • @bassnsax
    @bassnsax Рік тому

    I bought the Go for a low-volume and headphone amp, and it's great! The built in speaker is okay, but don't expect it to sound like a boutique rig. That said, once you properly set your expectations, the built in speaker works great, and can even handle bass guitar down to the low E (I tried it with a B string, and it *can* play it, but it's not "happy").
    Where the little amp really shines is with headphones connected! The amps and effects sound great with headphones plugged in, and frankly, for a little bit more money, you get a lot more functionality out of the Spark GO than you would get with the Fender Mustang Micro.

  • @iowaal7671
    @iowaal7671 Рік тому +1

    Have used all these amps. I would think of them like this. The GO is very portable and good to use with headphones. Good to travel with but speaker is not loud enough or full sounding enough to be satisfying as a main home practice amp. The Mini is loud enough and sounds good enough to be a home practice amp plus very portable with size and battery. Also easy to use with headphones. The 40 is much bigger and heavier and has to be plugged in. It gets loud enough to hurt your ears. It has quite a bit of bass to it. If you need the volume and will tend to not move it around much this might be the right choice. If your looking at the 40 there are other choices in the price range to consider as well. The Fender GTX 100 is more expensive but comes with looper and great foot switch. The foot switch for the spark costs extra and doesn’t do nearly as much.