Exploring Killer Guitar Tones on the New Spark Amp
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
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Waaaaw thanks for your music.Love you.The best forever Justin😍😍😘
Mark Wathen thanks for the support, man 🤘
If I could subscribe fifty times I would! I have your slide Justin. I’m learning more everyday. Thanks for all you do!
Don’t gotta tell me twice
Dude, I had to come back to this video and let you know that you made my mind up for me and I bought one. This is hands down, the best demonstration of it's capabilities, both in tone and the amazing array of choces you have to work with. I've seen most of the videos on here about this amp and the vast majority sound like a distorted mess. Okay for metal players I guess, but you lay it back and demonstrate real tone and do it with feeling - a rarity these days it seems. Good work Justin - you earned a new fan for your playing and for the Spark amp as well....!
It took me a year to to get one I wanted to learn the basics on guitar first
@@epiry do you like it
@@mal7913 yes and no I got a leo james gutair and it don't sound like this video and I can't play no we're near this good but I believe if I had a good gutair it would be worth it if u have a really cheap gutair then I would so don't get it get the better gutair
@@epiry hate to break it to you, but guitar makes little difference in the beginner to intermediate levels. Search for "hello kitty solos" here and you'll see you can get great sounds from crap guitars with the right effects.
Got a Spark amp too. Had horrible earth humm when I got it, wrote to Spark and got them to send me a power supply with an earth pin. Problem solved. Why they saved 2 cents on adding an earth from the start is beyond me. They must know of the issue as they have had the 3 pin power supplies made.
I have also changed the speakers to 30 watt Sony 3 way car speakers. They screw straight in to the cabinet. The Pioneer 3 ways also go straight in. The improvement in the sound is great. You can take the speaker grill off with a blunt knife between the side of the amp case and the grill. It is just held in with velcro. The speakers provided are again a cheap one way speaker with average magnet. The car speakers have the right terminals so you just take the plugs off the original speakers and plug straight onto the new ones.
It is a great $50 investment that makes the amp sound a lot richer across the frequencies.
This is the best review I've seen yet, especially showing how the amp can show the chords to a song. Most reviews skip that (probably for licensing reasons) but Justin can pull up his own online recordings. I've played guitar for years but haven't listened to enough pedals to know the differences between them. That feature alone seems invaluable for putting together a pedal board for gigs, and sure beats sitting at a guitar store and trying their limited inventory while getting drowned out by other players nearby.
Huge fan of yours within the last couple of months since running into your music on Amazon. You are also a clear concise instructor as well. Thank you for your time Justin, you rock !!
Am I the only one who keeps coming back to 13:03 to listen to how amazing it sounds???
You're not lol
I just came back here to listen that exactly part of the video
I also did last week, it's so amazing
Come back every week
@@damndaniel666 👊
Fantastic video and playing!
Two years later (May 2022) and I just bought this amp. Hardly used it before selling my current guitar (Maverick SuperStrat) and am now eagerly awaiting delivery of an Ibanez RG421.
The things people complained (rightly) about going back a while were the bassy / muddy low end, mains hum and lack of a footswitch. Thankfully these have all been addressed by the addition of an EQ pedal last summer in a firmware upgrade, people getting replacment power cords sent out if they're suffering from the mains hum and the release of a footswitch.
Even though I've dabbled on and off with guitars for years sadly had major gaps due to family, work and other commitments. However it's great products, honest reviewers and affordable decent guitars that have got me excited to restart the journey :-)
Ive got TONS of analog gear that I’ve collected for over 45 years… but, THIS THING IS FUN!!!
This sits next to me and MY chair, for instant gratification, but moves easily too put a mic in front of it and press record.
Very versatile and sounds pretty darn good. All in all, it’s a no-brainer.
Thanks for the video Justin!!! ✌🏼
He has a voice!
Hes done all sorts of tuition videos and stuff, he speaks loads bro!
When Justin speaks, I think of Jim Weider when he was younger.
Well spoken and articulate!
A wealth of knowledge. More vids like this, please. This was so fun to watch and inspires me to want to play for hours checking this stuff out. Well, who am I kidding, I'd be practicing for hours anyway. But this vid has given me direction I definitely would not have had otherwise. THANKS Justin!
I bought this amp and all I can say is awesome! It would be great if this amp were also available in a large edition!
More memory and more watts and a programmable foot control! I use also an AXE FX III and I playd Boogies, Marshall and Fenders ect. but this little wonder box is just awesome! So please build a big SPARK too! Thanks for the great video!
Best demonstration of this device that I have seen on the internet, thanx Justin.😃
I just received my new Spark amp yesterday as well as a new Ibanez AM53. Took it over to my neighbor's and we had a hoot with it the first time. This thing is way beyond my current abilities, but it's going to be a blast learning all the capabilities of this neat little toy.
Outstanding demo and just jaw-dropping musicianship. Seriously, some of the best guitar work I've seen in a while and, thankfully, not another metal shred session. Sheesh.
One of the best demos of the Spark out there. Thank you.
My, my, my, Justin, I am an old picker and pretty much stay in my own lane and when I saw your surprise and joy when the inspiration lightning struck, I am happy I ordered one. Funny how you lean to the Old Fender tones. The sounds you seem to prefer in the Spark cost me 4k to rep icate. Perfect sag and the unmistakable warmth. I watched this more than once and will again, thank you Justin
I'm a beginning guitar player, and I'm starting to get pretty good. I recently bought a PRS SE Custom 24-08 Electric Guitar. Now I need an amp to replace the one I borrowed from my son. With so many choices out there, it was so hard to decide. Not anymore, this review really knocked the ball out of the park. I smiled right along with you as you got excited about how you could use the amp. What really sold me on the amp is its ability to assist someone like me who is learning how to play and the ability to explore so much gear that would otherwise be impossible to afford. I will get one of these Spark amps soon, and thank you for your excellent review, Justin. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Justin, I just got one and am excited to play now. Been playing for years but always get in a funk where I just am not motivated to start up all my gear. This maybe the one thing I need to kick my butt in gear. Thanks again for the overview.
This amp is great..glad i took a chance on it...All i need is this & my Tube rig & im set..it nails the Tube tone for sure..lets beginners learn different amp types, pedals & the order...perfect..thanks man..!!!
This vid made me pull the trigger... my Spark is on its way. Great demo, Justin. Thx.
Great tonal examples. I enjoyed the delay and hearing the slide with tremolo… nice!
Justin hands down the best demo I've seen of this amp. Of course this is coming from a guy who can make a shovel sound fantastic. Love your music and such a humble down to earth guy. Quite a fan.
Came here to find out ONE thing about my Spark... and stayed for the incredible demo! What talent you have! Thanks.
Great review....thanks totally pumped
Iv had the spark for a year now and I'm in love. I see a lot of different sets up for a Cabinet so I bilt my own. So my Cabinet consists of 2 500w kenwood speakers mounted together with some nice cart weel on the bottom. Now for the power my spark hooked up to a kenwood stereo in to the CD hook up and run in to a 1000w power amp . It has all the bass ,highs and lows. Now I live out in the country and my Neighbors a 1/2 mile can here me Crystal clear 😁 I sit out back and play alone with some of your tracks.
Excellent product demonstration!! Thanks man
you play with such expression. best demo yet of this amazing product.
I like what you said about exploring the pedals, this Spark amp really does give you a chance to experiment with pedals you otherwise wouldn’t just go out and buy. I agree this Spark amp is a great tool for players that love to create. I love mine and would recommend it to any guitarist or bassist.
Wow that thing you did with the spooky melody tone was phenomenal! You've got to do more with that! I've got to go back and listen again. Thats just beautiful! And AWESOME video by the way! I have the amp and just received my wireless pedal today and I'm super stoked. I love that when you download a song from Spotify or wherever, it actually sets the sound up FOR you. Amazing!
Congrats on that 1M Justin, love your channel, keep doing your thing man!! 👍
I had a harmony guitar just like that one behind you when I was in the army in 63. I miss that old guitar.
awesome video Justin!
I always love hearing you play Justin. My Spark is coming today. Excited to get it. The versatility and functionality of this thing is just so killer, especially for the price. Time to make some new music!
Justin I love your playing, and thanks for the Spark demo. Super well done!
Awesome review Justin! Can’t wait to get mine! Been waiting a long time! Love your channel and vibe!
I got my spark about a year ago and it's my main go to in the studio now. I also have the bias amp2 and bias fx2 along with the IK multimedia software but the spark covers everything I need to record clips
That amp is too cool! Just ordered one. A Justin Johnson video always energizes my desire to get better at guitar. I appreciate the generosity of your knowledge.
Thank you so much for this demonstration. Excellent job. You sold me brother.
The blues part with bottleneck is just killing. Thanks for the video.
You make it sound so easy but it is not! So nice to have that ability. Well done.
It has definitely added something extra to your music.I really like it .Amazing.
GREAT DEMO...THANKS!
Thanks for sharing! Just got mine a few days ago, can't wait to play with the temp delay trick ! Thanks haha!
Thanks for the demo. I bought one.
Justin, Like many others have said.....Best demo on the net!! You can just see by your demeanor, facial expressions, and playing that this little amp is alot of fun to play with and adds to ones creativity. Hope you are getting some well deserved royalties. Subscribed!!!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment and for the sub! Rock on! 🤘
Love your stuff man
Just purchased this amp and the foot controller. Your video is so helpful. Very good demonstration of changing tones on the amp. I cannot believe how good the tones sound coming out of this amp compared to my katana mkii and an array of expensive pedals. I love this amp so much. It is so easy to change something, then just start playing. I can even change the tone while I play, using the spark foot controller. Liked and subscribed thank you!
Finally a review with some good clean/blues tones and not a bunch of high gain nonsense. I mean it's cool that you can click a few buttons and sound like EVH, but that's not why I want one. I'm sold on it though. I live in an apartment and my Hot Rod Deville is just too much for practicing. I have a guitar rig interface that plugs into my computer, but the software sucks and it's just not convenient to use. I can't wait to try this thing out for myself.
got mine yesterday LOVE it!!
Thank you !!!!
Excellent presentation. Excellent playing. Thanks.
Awesome demo. Awesome playing as usual. Getting one. I'm sold.
Excellent review! Well done!
Just got the Spark mini and stumbled onto this video. The Spark is impressive but I was like who is the Justin Johnson guy? Amazing, unique and tasty playing style. Loved it.
Great demo!
Without a doubt the best and most helpful review I’ve seen on this amp
Just stumbled across your review and thought it was great! I have one of these amps being shipped right now. Your explanations and examples of the features are the best I've seen plus what you played with that digital delay... kind of blew my mind! I subscribed. Thanks for making this!
I once bought a guitar because I saw Justin play it. Today I bought this amp and am so happy to see Justin play it!
Never commented on a video before, your analysis and abilitis convinced to subscribe and to buy the product. It is definitely a game changer
awesome insight and demo on the amp
Great review Justin. I got my Spark the other day. Love it!
Thank You so much for this great review! Ordered mine in February, this review makes the wait until It arrives much bareable.
A refreshing and inspiring ☺️ demonstration mate which opened up practical examples of what you can achieve with the different amps and pedals. Also had some similar light bulb moments when you were playing with almost the same reaction on your face 😂. First time my ears didn't hurt listening to a review. Helps that you are not computer illiterate too but I really like your soul vibe. I have got one myself already as I liked the Spotify personal playlist chord provision and as a new learner I recognized what an amazing tool which provided me with the information I wanted to progress with your journey. Loving the experiences. Thanks for your review.
I love your style..great vibs..thanks for the demo too..
Your opening playing sounded perfect for “Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)” Hendrix of course. 13:05 also . Good salesman .
Thanks for actually putting a mic in front of it so we can hear it as an amp and not just a direct out.
Even though I'm rather late finding this, I found it to be immensely helpful and useful as well as impressive. I've already got my gear, but indeed, speed, size and weight are each individually such a game changer, when you find stuff like this that actually provide the needed performance and improve all three elements, the way you've presented and shown how amazing it is, no wonder I'm seeing more and more musicians selling their analog material. I may even consider selling some of mine and getting one myself! Doubled through any other amp/head and/or Cabinet this thing could potentially blow any audience away lol
Great video, thanks so much.
Catchy title as I am unboxing my new amp so I thought I would watch. I just have to say, thank you!! Your playing is great and you helped me immediately dial in some very nice tones that sound great with my guitar lines as well. Instant subscribe!! 🙏
🙏Thanks man 🎸🤘
Justin that device and you are both just simply amazing I wish I had more time to practice I would buy that thing in a heartbeat spend all day long playing with that thanks for showing us those things and being such a wonderful Guy sharing we all love you man
Thanks Jason,,,, great demo of the spark amp,,,, RJB.
You rock Justin🤘I love your music! You are definitely an old blues soul for sure man.
I ordered my Spark about a month ago, and you just got me jazzed all over again.. Thanks!
Probably the best review I've seen yet, and I totally enjoyed it...
Also, I've never heard of you before and you are a 'great' player... Wish you were local, I'd love to take lessons.. I want to absorb some of your style... It's really really good and way different than mine.. Love it..
So now I and look to see if you have any music for sale, on line lessons, etc...
You just gained an instant fan!
~SUBSCRIBED~
(Ditto on wishing I had this when I was starting out.. All we had was a record player and our finger)
Thanks again.. You Rock!
Are there any interviews out there where you describe your journey from beginning to where you are now?
Just put two of your albums in my Amazon Cart!
Ty
I currently own a Line 6 150 W Spider IV and I’m thinking of getting that Spark. Great vid, JJ! 😎
They are the coolest Amps ever, and I also wish I had that when I started, but hat was in 1981, and no one heard of a Personal Computer yet. Thats crazy, Makes me feel really old.
It is very cool got a little late. Heard about them 2 years ago but supplies were short. Recently saw them on Sweetwater and pulled the trigger. Love it a new friend lol.
The best demo/review I've seen, and I've seen them all.
Thanks Justin, I just watched your video and I ordered the Spark amp today. I also wanted to let you know that I love your playing style with the finger picking and the movable bass lines. Anyway I’ll let you know what I think of the amp when I get home in a week. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again
Awesome.I was just umming and ahring about buying another piece of gear to adding to my collection.I'm leaning more and more towards buying one of these.
Justin you always find the coolest equipment. Thank for sharing, get a big bite of the weekend, stay safe
I've been watching you for years Justin glad to see your gaining in popularity and having so much fun in what you love to do....
Thanks Justin, awesome sound and playing🔥🎶🤘
Just got the Spark on a sweet Amazon Prime sale. Really cool practice/jam amp. The app is excellent and a lot of fun.
Cool Guitar loft ! You demoed the heck out of that little Amp. An Amp that a lot of people have trouble evaluating it. But you made it clear that you can have some fun with it an make some worthwhile music and sound effects.
Nice video Justin , lovin’ my amp too, not to mention the drums that will jam along with you.Keep on Rockin.
Loved the video man! Subbed!
Thanks!
Thanks! Rock on! 🎸
Sounds really nice, I hope it's more stable than Bias FX (which is the software only version) which fails sometimes during the play and create a harsh noice. Over the years I had so many issues with software from PG. It's a hell if it stops working on stage. I will buy the Spark, but only after a year of enough people show that it works flawless. BTW: This walking throuht the settings it a terrible time eater. You can fool hours and hours with the sound. I like this in the same way, you like you showed in the video. It can gives you endless ideas, but sometime it's a sort of very nice! procastination. I'm not a pro, so this is a part of the way to create soundscapes and it gives me the chance to experiment with stuff I never had the money for.
Justin is going to be in the Guitar Loft all day!!)
This sounds amazing and I love your shirt!
Thanks for this review. I have a Spark on order right now. Can't wait to use it.
This is one of the best reviews I have seen and I have seen then all I'm pretty sure. 👍👍
That spooky melody setting has a very Bailey Hounds vibe. Spot on
Thanks bros. Trust your advice
Awesome I just bought one. Should arrive soon. Whoop whoop!!!!!
Justin, you are awesome!
sounds pretty nice Justin!!! Amazing where amp simulation has gotten to in the recent years!!! 😁
Great vid and lovely playing dude. Watching your surprise at it, made me relive mine. Such a great wee tool for learning to jam for new players s you said. I grew up in the sticks, it's hard to find folk to jam with. You're new and not connected. My gf is upset I didn't get the Pearl edition though 🙄
This is a fantastic demo ..made me decide to order one ....
That spooky sound music you played sounded amazing. I want to play like that. Your talent is mind blowing.
Eres genial no me pierdo nada en tu canal GRACIAS
My God that was a fantastic demo.