Is Positive Grid SPARK 2 The Perfect Practice / Bedroom Amp For You?

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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    Love my original Positive Grid Spark 40, so when the Spark 2 arrived, I was in my feels about whether I needed it or not. Well, spoiler alert, I did, and now that I have it, I'm stoked! Let's check it out....
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    INDEX:
    19:00 - Intro
    1:55 - Specifications / Website
    4:42 - Quick Unboxing - What do you get?
    6:34 - Battery Install
    7:39 - Demo (each feature listed below)
    9:10 - Tuner
    9:28 - App & Adjustments To Settings
    10:42 - Hardware Presets
    12:34 - Physical Buttons / Looper
    14:40 - AI Tones
    17:52 - Learning To Play Songs & Jamming Along (AI Jam Sessions)
    19:47 - Conclusions & A Couple of "Cons"
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 31

  • @JerryWhite-ee5hy
    @JerryWhite-ee5hy 5 днів тому +1

    I give PG kudos for trying to keep up with all of us guitar nuts in the first place. They have done great

  • @KING_OF_FARTS
    @KING_OF_FARTS 15 днів тому +3

    Ive been in the market for a small amp. I think I'm gonna get one of these. I love the looping, love the pre-sets, love the tech with phone, love the looks, the strap, the price. I'm sold.

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому +1

      I think you’ll dig it! If you use my link it helps the channel ☺️

  • @Away.Aweigh.A.Way.
    @Away.Aweigh.A.Way. День тому

    This seems like a great first amp for someone like me. I’m in my 30s and started playing with an acoustic when I was a teenager. I never had any kind of formal training, never studied any real theory, I was always primarily a singer, so I just learned enough guitar to be able to back up the vocals. Now I’m getting into electric guitars for the first time, and I’m planning to really try and wipe my brain of everything I know and start from scratch and learn everything the right way. This seems like such a great option to give me a lot of versatility while I’m learning, especially since I know next to nothing about effects pedals or different amps or any of that electric guitar stuff. Thanks for the review!

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  День тому

      Awesome! Yup, I think you summed it up quite well. If I had this when I was first learning to play? Oh man, things would’ve been a lot different. Thank you for the kind words, and your support!

  • @JerryWhite-ee5hy
    @JerryWhite-ee5hy 5 днів тому +1

    This was a great review. Thank you

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  3 дні тому

      Thank you for the kind words! And thanks for watching 💯

  • @arranwilliams2523
    @arranwilliams2523 16 днів тому +2

    I just got my spark 40 last year cool that there is a new one!

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  16 днів тому

      And really, the 40 is still a great amp! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

  • @potter532000
    @potter532000 День тому

    Really good review. Thanks mate

  • @ridingblues
    @ridingblues 13 днів тому +3

    The Spark 2 is awesome! There is a play-along feature that is really fun and the tones are so great. The only thing is the on/off switch - I wish it toggled and latched on/off because you always have to press it to turn it on. I have a smart plug that is useless because of this feature. Also the Line-Out does cut out the speaker - wish there was an option to NOT have it do that. But wow what a great amp overall

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  11 днів тому +2

      Yea, I've seen some unhappy about that, but I think they might've had to do it this way because of the overall electronics and functionality being used. I'm no engineer, but I'm guessing that's what it's all about. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

  • @arnaudpollet-thiollier6054
    @arnaudpollet-thiollier6054 15 днів тому +1

    Great app to bring new kids to play guitar! 👍
    Great video too!

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому +1

      Heck yea! This would’ve been life changing for me as a kid. I made due with heat I had, but this? And it’s great for all guitarists if you ask me. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

  • @CarieBeard
    @CarieBeard 15 днів тому +1

    Very cool! Sounds great.

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому

      Thank you! Appreciate you watching and commenting 💯

  • @PLAYU72
    @PLAYU72 15 днів тому +1

    Wow pinball guitar 😀

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому

      Exactly! They’re “arcade style” kill switches 🤘🏻Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

  • @brandoncharles4781
    @brandoncharles4781 4 дні тому +1

    I’m coming from the 40, shame on positive grid for getting rid of the power switch 😡

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  4 дні тому

      I know that makes a lot of people upset. Probably had to because of new features, but I can’t be sure. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

  • @ashwinrawat9622
    @ashwinrawat9622 День тому +1

    Can I use this with a bass as well?

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  День тому +1

      According to Positive Grid and people in the Facebook group, yes. I haven’t tested that for some reason (I usually only play bass when recording), but it’s said that it does so well. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻

    • @ashwinrawat9622
      @ashwinrawat9622 День тому

      @@VaporTrailChannel Thanks.

  • @nacuda9
    @nacuda9 15 днів тому +1

    I'm returning Spark 2 because it's awful. (my first Positive Grid item purchased) Awful because their support is none existent other than click this. No live chat. No phone number.
    Bluetooth won't connect no matter what I do. PC won't open their firmware no matter what I do. These problems only relate to Positive Grid. I can run all these things for all my other electronics. Not sure why their phone app can't be hardwired via included USB C cable? DON"T BUY IT! imo

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому +1

      Man...that sounds like a lot of issues going on. These days I find that you're going to get a lot better response from companies if you hit them up on social media. Direct message them on Instagram or Facebook, and you'll likely get a response much faster. And if they don't respond, you can start tagging them in posts in groups and what-not and they'll usually get right with you.
      That said, the issues you're having sound more like an issue with your existing gear (phone / computer). I don't know what you're using, but if they're more recent phone/computer, you shouldn't have any issue. And even if they're newer items, you may still have to do a little tweaking in your settings on the device(s). That's sorta part of using new tech.
      Either way, I'm sorry you're not having the same experience as I am. It always sucks when you get something you're really looking forward to, only to not have it work...or work with your existing gear. It can be such a let-down.
      Before you return it, I would maybe join one of the Spark facebook groups and ask members, as well as contacting them on social media.
      Thank you for watching!

    • @nacuda9
      @nacuda9 15 днів тому

      @@VaporTrailChannel I'm not on socials.

    • @VaporTrailChannel
      @VaporTrailChannel  15 днів тому

      @@nacuda9​​⁠totally get that. Unfortunately, that’s how most companies work these days. Socialsvv are pretty much their go to. Even so, they should respond to emails 🤔

    • @thehappyheretic2136
      @thehappyheretic2136 14 днів тому

      @@VaporTrailChannel we want to get product support not start a social campaign
      I find positive grid support non-existent or not helpful
      to many other options out there now to buy products from people who don't care about you

    • @thehappyheretic2136
      @thehappyheretic2136 14 днів тому +1

      I totally agree!
      buy from people who care about their customers and you can use your pc ugh .I'm so tired of no AC plug-in electronics smartphone-only apps. these companies are out of touch with their base