The truth about this tiny guitar amp | Spark GO Review
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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Looking for a portable guitar amp that packs a punch? Look no further! In this video, I review the pocket-sized Positive Grid Spark GO guitar amp and compare it to the Spark Mini and Spark 40. I'll also share sound comparisons so you can hear the difference for yourself. Plus, I'll go over the specs and share the positives and negatives of the amp. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this review has everything you need to know about this game-changing mini amp.
00:00 INTRODUCTION
01:18 SPECS AND FEATURES
02:32 AMP CONTROLS | INPUTS/OUTPUTS
03:36 AMP PRESETS DEMO
05:24 SPARK APP OVERVIEW
08:58 SPARK GO VS. MINI VS. 40
16:35 WHICH SPARK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
18:09 ENHANCE YOUR GO EXPERIENCE
18:29 ANY DOWNSIDES?
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I just used my spark go for a worship concert. Plugged the baby in direct to the PA and WOW! Just WOW
Such a versatile amp!
Yea , but at the end of the day, you still had to plug it into a PA. stop cappin bruh 😂
@@entertainmentWeekly19 his point is that this little thing is gigable. For smaller gigs, that's a massive saver on how much stuff you gotta lug around.
The best sound of the three comparisons, in my opinion, it's the Spark Mini, lots of clarity and great middle range!
This is a god given.. As a teacher, I'm sick of carrying around my positive grid 40. When they had the mini I almost got it but it was still alittle bulky. Thank god for the Spark GO. CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON IT
This will be perfect for that! Fits so easily in a guitar case/gig bag 👍🏼
same here mate..i cant wait to get the one i ordered..👍
do you like it?
I really enjoy what spark have done, the sound and the features you can get from their built in app is awesome.
I'm really happy with purchasing it a while back, and the community curated presents they have.
I bought the 40 just a week before the Go was announced.
I really like the 40 but I might not have gone that route if I knew about the GO, but no regrets.
Thank you for mic’ing and not providing another lame Di demo like others have tried to get by with.
No problems, I figured DI’d it’d sound identical to the other amps so no point!
lol yeah
Amen to that
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Fantastic review. I rely on UA-cam for reviews of everything I buy and this is one of the best I’ve seen of any product ever - thanks!
Great review! Agree on the Spark mini, it does stand out better over the others in terms of the quality of sound
I’m sold ! You hit this review out of the park, answered all my questions. Keep it up
Glad I could help!
Great review, so clear and concise. Gave me everything I needed.
Glad it helped Paul!
Best demo of these 3 out there. I have the 40 & mini with the go on order. This really shows how muddy the 30 is vs the mini. The go doesn’t seem to carry the warmth but will definitely serve a purpose.
Thanks!
The 30? Or did you mean the Go? I somehow found the Mini to sound the best, followed by the Go, and lastly the full size 40 watts.
What’s the verdict? I’m interested in the go because I don’t have any space, but I could probably make the mini work.
Thanks! This was very helpful. I’m placing my order today because of your thorough review.
Thank you so much for the tip - appreciate it! Hope you enjoy your new amp - it's lots of fun.
brillant bro exactly the comparison i was lookn for🤟😎🎸 cheers
As others have mentioned, thank you so much for doing the comparison and using a microphone instead of DI. I think I liked the sound of the Mini best, but even though I have the Mini I think I still want a Spark GO. Because… I want one! :)
No problems Kevin. Yup although I think the mini sounds best. GO is not far off and the size advantage is huge. Fits in gig bag with no issues
I have the mini and still ordered the GO ! I say go for it!
amazing review! you covered all topics, thanks so much
Glad it was helpful!
This is EXACTLY what I've been searching for, they don't even have anything like this on their own website. Thanks. And by the way your description of the sound comparison matches what came out of the computer sat this end perfectly
Thank you for your review! This is very helpful!
Dave, thanks for the mic'd side-by-side comparison. Excellent review.
My pleasure Gerry!
You are absolutely right about it being great for practice!! Awesome review! Also most belts I have found still fit through the little loop and it stays pretty secure with little movement while I walk around. My kids have a love/hate relationship with me playing on it🤣
I needed an amp for sitting out on the Deck while practicing, you helped me make my decision which ended up being the Mini. Thanks brother!
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Great review, very clear - thank you!
Wonderful review! Very clear and honest! Can you do one for acoustic guitars? Thx!
a very good clear , nicely paced review - one of the best I've ever come across for any prodcut.
Glad it was helpful!
Out of the three models, I'd pick the Spark Go. If I want more volume, I'd use a powered speaker (either a PA speaker a Headrush FR/FR), or maybe a clean guitar amp (eg 2nd hand Roland Cube from Cash Converters).
Thanks for the excellent review!
Great review man, thank you very much 👏😁
Good job! Appreciate the comparisons. I have the 49 and Mini which I prefer as the P90’s hum a lot. I don’t like NR so the Mini is the one I use with my Les Paul Special. I use my mini when camping and the Go I ordered will take its place.
Is it heavy enough so that it doesn't slide or fall over when you plug in your cable?
Well done. Appreciated you throwing a 57 on all of them and then actually playing the same riffs. Simple yet rarely done. I have a GO on order. One thing that you didn't mention that I am assuming is true: When you were pointing out the differences in tone between them, you didn't mention that none of that matters if you're using it as an interface. Since the guts are the same, I have to think that negates how they sound in the room as the speakers are being bypassed. Thanks!
Yes you’re absolutely right. Through a DI they’d all be identical which is why I miced them. Hope you enjoy when it arrives!
this is how you demo! with a proper mic, not like Darrel Braun who can't or doesn't know how to mic an amp lol. Good job here and this looks like a good entry way to the Spark App if you don't like the Mini or the 40.
Excellent review, thanks.
wow! thanks for this! I have a GO on order (and looking forward to its arrival soon!) - but I must say, my spark 40 sounds WAY better than what you got in your shootout. I have heard about the bass-heavy sound from other commenters (disclosure: I am a bass player - but I use the spark for guitar) but I have not noticed a problem - sounds nice and bright and balanced and beautiful to me (guitar only - bluetooth streaming is quite dark, but I rarely use it for that) - I mostly use the blackface twin amp model with a touch of reverb and a smidge of flange - one of my fav amps!
I bought the 40 when they first came out. Although it was a VERY long wait, there have been very few days that I don’t plug it in! I ordered this rather than the mini thinking the portability will take things to another level. Can’t wait for cottage/patio season!
You’re in for a treat!
Same here, I did the pre order for the 40... and did the preorder for the mini. I will be able to go upstairs to play without taking the 40 with me. Great little amps to learn on.
my spark 40 sits under my TV stand because I think it sounds terrible. Literally think my old Line 6 Spyder sounds better.
Great review!!!
amazing intro! 👏 awesome video
Thanks so much!!
Great review! This is the first i saw micd
Amazing Video, amazing riffs, Man... Well Done!!!. Thank Ypu!
Thank you kindly!
Solid demo. Practical. Lots of solid modeling examples.
Great review. I ordered one but doesn’t ship until late May. Looking forward to it. Great price too.
My question is around plugging in an acoustic vs an electric. Is the volume output on the Go going to be loud enough that I can hear the effects chain over the actual acoustic sound of my instrument? Or if plugging in an acoustic, really can’t go smaller than the mini?
Great video! Thank you!
I have the 40. I use it more than my bassman 100 and my 100 watt cube bass amp. It sounds as good as my fender Princeton and has a multitude of features I’ve never seen on any amp before. A great learning and recording device. Get one! You will not be disappointed.
This is the best Spark test video from all. Thx a lot!!!
Glad you liked it!
The draw of the GO for me is that it literally fits in my travel guitar case. It’s perfect for practicing and working on ideas without annoying people. It also gives you all the software features that the other amps do, so with headphones on it’s no different.
I presume that you can set EQ from the app, right ?
@@pcollenyt3683yep, you can do pretty much everything
Great informative footage. What was the second song you played when you tested all 3 amps together?
Fabulous review
Excellent review.
thank you for this. just curious, what was that second set up that you played? thanks again
Is the lithium battery replaceable? And I know you said it. But is there a significant difference in qualities of Higgs & lows with the Mini vs the go? Through you tube I could not appreciate the difference. Thanks for an awesome review.
Own a Mini, still just purchased a Go, it's good enough for me for the mobile or other light-weighted context.
Great demo bro
Awesome review, thank you!
My pleasure!
@@GuitarZero2Hero One more question, has the mini double the vol compared to the go? Thx!
This video is disgustingly informative and helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
The best video demo thanks a lot
I have the Lekado as well it just works pretty well without any issue
Very informative video for this amp, best one I've seen yet. Just curious, what was the riff you started playing at timestamp 4:56? Thanks! 🤘
Great review. Thanks. Spark mini or the Spark Go for me...still undecided but for sheer fun and portability I think it's going to be the Go.
Great review, thx - I bought the go!
Great review. Almost ordered the 40w but gone for the GO given less space take until I can clear out the Garden Room Properly! Relearning guitar having not played for nearly 30 years! If this kind of tech was available I am sure I would have progressed further and not given up on playing as a teenager. Going to enjoy relearning / reliving 70’s 80’s & 90’s rock!
perfect review
NICE Vid!! Considering getting this; and you've influenced my decision!:)
Hope you enjoy it!
Hey brother, would you consider possibly doing a lesson on brown eyed girl by van Morrison? I absolutely adore your video format and teaching style. I learn super well from you, I've never learned a whole song until I came across your channel and challenged myself. Thank you!!
Great, but we need a pitch shifter/drop tune pedal effect on this and it will be perfect!
Over the SM57, they all have very distinct sounds. Nice job on this video!
I have 40, Mini and I m waiting Go bought in pre sale! Top
I'm sold. This is what I've wanted someone to make since I first saw the early Li-ion powered Bluetooth speakers. I knew this had to be a possibility.
FINALLY someone mic'd up this little amp.
Thanks much Dave👍👍.
No worries
Thanks for the best review of the Spark 3
Glad you liked it!
You have it miked up? what does it sound like on it's on?
I had the spark mini and sent it back because as you mentionned in your test at the time, it was « buzzing/ saturating » even at low volume. Did you also experienced that with the Go? Thanks :-)
I bought all three, variety is the spice of life. Great reviews, thank you, you're an excellent player and speaker, I'd lop off both my boys to be able to play as well as you. 😮
Haha thanks mate :) enjoy it when it arrives!
just got mt spark go today, what a great sound! very nice product overall, but right from the box annoying cracklings when in full volume mode and with a distortion preset... however, once i updated the firmware and activate the hi-z option, the crackling was gone (hi-z option did the same thing i did, basically limiting the volume a little bit).
Great review! Thank you.....wait... How many more Sparks should I get? Already own the 40 and mini
I got to say I have the spark 40, which plugged in or Miked is a great practice amp. In your demo, the spark mini sounded the clearest as the 40 is much basier and a little bit muddier. The spark, the spark goes, sounded great to.!!! Well done. Great demo!
Thank you so much! I just picked up the spark mini! Keep up the great work! Also does anyone know the songs at 11:45 and 13:04 by any chance?
The second one sounds like High & Dry by Radiohead
What a phenomenal gizmo! Spark are the new benchmark in small.....
Very nice, I just got a “go” and wanted an intro on its use. I have a rig I play on with other players, and wanted something portable . You’re not getting Marshall sound from a camera size speaker , but I don’t hurt my back moving cabs and can take it anywhere, and don’t need a power source. I have done most of my practicing unplugged , so it’s nice to get some tone with such ease. I don’t need gear for inspiration , I will play anything , anywhere , but it can make it more fun for trying ideas. Here we “go”….
Does this also with the positive grid app and can we make our own presets?
I have the 40 and really like it, but it stays in the practice room. I almost bought the mini for camping or just to move it around. I thought the GO was a joke at first. It's so small, how could it even work. That might be my new little travel amp. Thanks for the videos!
No problems!
Guessing you have seen everyone saying mic the amp Thank you for doing such a detailed review ordered mine. Only one thing I wish you would have put what patches you used.
Thanks Scott. I miced the amp cause I figured they’d all sounds the same DI’d! Patches I used were simply the factory presets included on the amps
For juste play with headphones it is good ?, I mean do they all sound the same way with headphones?
The video we’ve all been waiting for! Glad to see you’re an Aussie too!
I’ve pre-ordered the Go, I’m so fucking keen. I love my 40
Just bought a spark go. I am impressed. For what you pay it’s a terrific value.
Definitely a great little amp!
Hi again, very cool device, but I don't have an a physical amp, I am using Headrush MX5 Pedal board and the POD Go. Do I connect of the on devices into the multi effects pedal and one end into the guitar? Also, another question arises. I am also using an iPad 10 Generation with the iRig HD2. Do I connect one of them into my IRIG HD2 guitar port?
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I just got the Go and was pleasantly surprised by its clarity when compared to my mate's 40. Definitely missing some mid-range but as an 80s/90s metal guy I just see that as the mids being pre-scooped for me :D Definitely a cracking little practice amp but I would love to be able to pair it with bluetooth headphones as, combined with a wireless system, this would make it a superb wire-free solution. I guess there must be some weirdness with it being a bluetooth speaker going on here.
Positive Grif told me that if you want to use it with a wireless headphone, Bluetooth headphone you need to get a Bluetooth receiver. I’m not sure how that works but that’s what they told me.
@@StumblebumBand I'd expect it to need a Bluetooth transmitter.
Could the Spark Go be used in a pedal chain eg with a 3.5mm to 6.35mm cable from the Spark Go line out port into another traditional pedal(s)? Thanks
Impressive my brother! I love it!
Thank you! Cheers!
Would you recommend this device when playing an acoustic guitar as well or this device is only nice for electric guitar?
How do I RECALL a sound from my "tone library on the app" (6:15)?
(I have a Spark Mini, and sorely miss a proper i.e. complete user guide for the app).
11:48 what song was you playing?
hey, awesome video, man, gj!! but there is still one thing im here to ask! is there a big difference in loudness between the „mini“ and the „go?“ lets say one wants to make music in the streets or in a small group of people.. is the „go“ loud enough? i really want to buy myself the „go“ and im planning to jam on the streets and parcs in the summer and im worried, the „go“ could be too quiet! ty again for the video.
Hey Marvin. So yes there is a difference in volume. I tested in a 3x3m room. Playing music at full blast on both.
With the GO, standing 2m away - you would still be able to have a conversation with someone at a medium-loud level of speaking. But nothing that would strain your voice.
With the mini 2m away you’d have trouble hearing the other person and would have to raise your voice.
The passive radiator on the mini really does pump the bass a lot more than the GO.
All that said, the GO still has decent volume for its size. But it can’t defy physics!
@@GuitarZero2Hero ty for your response.. so, for busking, the GO would be too quiet you think? its really hard for me to make a decision, because the go is so damn comfortable, but the mini has the best sound (but than again, you have a mini-amp, not something, that fits in your pocket..)
@@marvinrosenkranz6057 just give it a try - at $109 it's not a big investment and you could always sell it for what you paid for it if it is inadequate.
I’ve got a positive grid 40 but just ordered a go because why not?! 😂👍🏻
Great video! Also, is there a chance that you could make a guitar tutorial for “wish you the best” by Lewis capaldi?
Thank you for that 4 track demo. Best I have seen as you played the same part, recorded the same way. How novel! (LOL) But nobody does it. I totally appreciated it. I own the Go. And love the idea of adding the Mini down the line; whereas I think the 40 sounds too bassy and distant. The Go and the Mini (on the other hand) sound the same, just that one is bigger in size & sound. And while the Mini might be portable, I can strap the Go to my guitar strap and walk around the house & back yard while playing a sound that I will be able to replicate (just a little bigger) with the Mini (when I get one).
You’re welcome! Yup pretty much my thoughts too. GO is great! Mini is definitely the best though and has a much better bass response and overall volume in person :)
Have the Go on order. Sold my 40 last year. Going to try the Go through a board I have setup with a Blackstar Fly and extension (so 6 watts) that I run with pedals. Figure I will replace pedals with the Go. Will have stereo? I love experimenting. Edit: Best review so far btw. Thank you!
Any idea when this will ship in the states to the normal consumer?
Thanks for the proper review! I really wanted this mainly for the app and will likely just use a set of headphones with it making the smallest size ideal. I ordered one last week, not knowing if the speaker would be decent. Sounds like it should work well for what I want it for. Im in Canada, though, so they aren't shipping til late May.
No problems. You’ll be in for a treat!
Late may? Site says mid June. I ordered mine last night can't wait. Also gonna see if I can run it through my Katana 50. Would be cook to have all the perks of the app running through a bigger amp
@James Benson yeah, i think depending on when you ordered it, it ships at different times. I got mine yesterday. Honestly, for the price, it's quite good! I was shocked at the size of it(about the size of 2 decks of playing cards), but it's good enough just for home practice. When you crank the volume, it thins out quickly. Great for headphones, and a nice Bluetooth speaker.
I haven't gotten the app sorted yet, as it comes with 4 presets(clean, reverb, light break up, heavy OD) that are great to start off with. You adjust those presets with the app. Well worth it.
Ya I'm really looking forward to getting mine and tinkering with the app. Looks like a lot of cool learning tools.
I’m a USPS mail carrier. My new truck has an aux input. That GO speaker sounds good enough…and I can use my truck as an amp. I can play during my lunch break!
Haha yes! This is awesome
Wow using the microphone the Go sounds the best which is wild for its size n would definitely be my choice for a practice amp 🤘
An you use an outside power than the internal battery?
i love when this guy uploads
Thanks!
@@GuitarZero2Hero You should do a tutorial on how to play those eyes by new west