Turn Your Spark into a MONSTER! - Powered 140w Spark CAB!
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- Опубліковано 15 лис 2023
- What does the 140w Spark Cab sound like? Let's take a listen!
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I tested the spark cab out with a few different sources - small analog amp (non-powered), digital pedalboard, and of course spark amps. This cab is a really great piece of gear!
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Thank you for this great information, Darrell! 🎸🎸🎸
Wonder how this cab would sound with strymon iridium.
Way to muddy!
What about the contour button?
Was this video a paid sponsorship?
60 year guitarists here. owned it all 4x :) i bought a spark go 2 days ago. plugged it into my HR 108 and have been playing ever since. ,my spark was really bright so i added an eq pedal between it and the HR. killed the irritating frequencies. i had read that the spark was bassy but mine was not. i had zero probs getting it all to work and it pairs with my phone perfectly. i play mostly satriani tunes so the sustained lead is where i live. i found that the american hi-gain is the ticket for me. just ordered the footswitch. with a bit of tweeking it sounds just as good as my tonex,helix,etc. i cannot imagine how they can sell this quality of tones for this price.
thanks for all that you do darrel
Sounds Killer! Hmm, might be under my Christmas tree. Thanks Darrell!
Darrell - I think you should try the cab with one of the multiFX units like the Headrush or Valeton. That might be a very capable, easy to carry around rig.
Dang Darrell, it's been a long time since I checked in with your channel (really trying not to buy gear) and I see you're closing in on a million! Nice work!
I am also experiencing , along with many people , a constant 50 db white/brown noise floor when measured 6 inches from grill cloth that is present regardless of whether a Spark 40 is connected or nothing is connected . None of the UA-cam reviewers are mentioning it in their reviews . Darrell , did experience this ?
I did not hear the Spark Cab hum in your video that I'm experiencing with mine and so many are posting about and being told it's normal. I have tube and solid state amps that are quite or have very little noise. This is just an observation. Anyway, I've been watching your channel (subscribed) for years. Appreciate everything you share with us. Cheers to you Darrell!!!
I'm always impressed with the Spark stuff
I’m glad you did this video. It helps me in making an informed purchase.
That is a pretty cool little cab, Also the Les Paul is amazing. Great video.
As a teacher visiting schools the Spark is perfect. I have even used it for bass in a school production. I cannot ever see myself using it live. It's not that i don't like digital, I recently bought a Blackstar Amped 2 to save my back. I just feel the Spark is better as a full range speaker / modeller.
I ordered the Spark 40, Spark Cab and the footswitch... all 3 already enroute via Canada Post👍👍🤞🤞
Thanks for the vid! I just got my Cab and noticed that while it is powered on, there is constant white noise coming from the speakers. Did you unit have a constant noise coming from it?
Good stuff bro and it works pretty fine even with Line 6 multi preamps!
It would be really interesting to see if Bias FX2 mobile with the Riff (plugged into the power output to charge it) would work. That way we see if we could actually use the Tones we prepared in the desktop version and uploaded to the cloud with with the pedals and amps of choice, etc..and take it to the real world.
Ok. I see what you’re doing! You want me to spend even more money!!!😊 Seriously, great demo! I appreciate your thoroughness.
You know, I hadn't played my Spark in quite while until last weekend. I got a new strat (a daphne blue '62 avri) and updated the firmware on the Spark as well as updated the app and it sounds noticeably better. Before it was too dark or muffled, too much bass. But it sounds a tad brighter and it's really a great little amp and I use it primarily with headphones at nice. They couldn't have made a more user friendly platform with this thing and it's endless options. The dumble-esque amp REALLY sounds good. That one was the sweet spot with my new strat! Anyway, I might look into this cab, although I don't really have a use for one, it looks really really nice!
I always use an EQ to even get better tone + I pulled the grill & stuffed a small towel in the center tube, alleviates the bottom even more! JMO
Man i love this guy
This is awesome.
Mine is on the way!
Awesome ....loud mud!
a docking station for an amp - that's bloody brilliant
I know this has probably been said before but 2 features I wish Positive Grid would add to their Spark application is being able to use different types of speakers/cabinets within the app itself since they have already came out with this new speaker cabinet and also adding the BIAS FX/BIAS Amp 2 into the app like they have before in their previous apps but maybe they will in the near future. I don’t see any reason why they shouldn’t add those features to the Spark amp since this new cabinet has came out unless I’m missing something lol but who knows, time will tell.
Wow, this is really good to know! 👍👍👍 I have a black Spark 40 and thought that when I wanted to upgrade to a gig worthy amp, I'd have to buy another amp. Not only is this a really nice Cab to pair with my Spark 40, it sells for a very affordable price. 😻
or you could get a harley benton 1x12 and an orange micro amp
ARTIST TWEEDTONE 20R TUBE GUITAR AMP ....cheaper and only amp you'll ever need
The Artist is a nice amp. Its biggest plus is the tube sound. It would be less expensive to add the Spark Cab. I'll have to think about what I want in my big gig sound, decisions decisions.@@thornwivans
Oooooh yeah! I am getting this!
Got mine on order. Waiting to ship. Excited I am.
Was one of the first to order, will be here Monday. We’ll see. Almost anything can be tweaked.
i cant believe they finally made this possible. the spark is such a nice piece of tech that it bothers me so much they limited its full potential.
Spark Cab sounds good. My dilemma, my amp will output XLR (DI) to an FRFR like this Spark Cab or regular amp output to 8 ohm cab. I know there's pro and cons to either, I'm just not settled yet which is ideal for me today. I rarely use a speaker these days, doing mostly recording the DI so either way I want to keep the cost low. There are some good 12" cabs with at low prices. Whereas FRFR cabs are pricey though this Spark Cab seems reasonable. For garage/venue a 8ohm cab is best, but for working with mix boards the FRFR is, but I could end up either way that rare time.
I would have liked to have heard a comparison of the built in speakers vs the cab.
Hey man. Great tip on the Spark. I pick up a THR 10 after checking out your review on those. You think you could do a mod video for the Epi Coronet Reissue?
Recently got the Spark 40 and love it! Great for both guitar and bass, great for both home practice and small practice sessions with friends. It wouldn't keep up with a drummer though (especially when I'm playing bass), so I'm considering eventually buying the Cab for it (there's no big hurry though as I don't currently have any gigs). Hoping they eventually make the Cab in white/pearl too, as my Spark 40 is white, it would look perfect!
I need to check out one these Sparks!
I heard Metal Dude gives them a thumbs up 🤣
I have a Spark 40 and it's just freaking killer. I can use my phone to search thousands of tones from Slayer to Stevie Ray Vaughn and then set them as physical button presets on the amp or favorite them on the app for later. It's easy to make your own tones too but I never do lol. I'd buy another right now if mine died.
Zebra pickups are a must on a les paul. I love that look.
Waiting for a pearl white version ❤
Thank you Darrell, for reviewing stuff! I rely on you and others like you to review gear. This helps me to make buying decisions. Ignore the bawlers who complain that you provide this VALUABLE service!!
The only thing holding me back from using my Spark 40 and purchasing a Spark Cab for large venues is the fact the Spark EQ and Modulation cannot be used separately in the same Preset/Tone. If PG created a SPARK software update with separate EQ and Modulation I would purchase a Spark Cab. I play Rock, Pop, Funk and Ballads with a weekend gigging band so I use a variety of Tones. I don’t find it practical or effective to add an external EQ as I use different EQ settings for different Tones. Until then or if it ever happens I will continue using my high end Guitar Effects Processor. But keeping my fingers crossed that it may happen some day.🤞
I’ve been trying to find the right thing for the helix in a FRFR cab and have yet to find something. This came out of nowhere and seems to be the answer to all my needs. You agree ?
Cool video..Your LP sounds like my G&L Legacy on that amp.
Great setup for my gig at Little Caesars
The little caesars mosh pits are wild
Nice cap thanks 🙏 you 😊 I’m getting one 😊
Good sound
We need a pearl white cab!!! 🤘
hi! can you give your opinion for the saprk - using acoustic guitar? their website claims it also for acoustic but ill be happy to hear your thoughts.
The Spark cab is suited, IMHO, for stage volume...get it mounted at ear level and ur gold. Not to mention the Spark can just go straight to FOH and monitor mix .. this amp was more than ready to gig even w/o the cab.
It would be interesting to have a shoot out with the sound of the spark cab microphoned vs spark amp D.I . thru a P.A
Darrel, here’s a topic for you. Which type of cabinet is louder, sealed or open back. You could test this with two cabs or a convertible cab and if you use two cabs, use the same speaker in both. I’ve heard that sealed cabinets project the sound better, but an open cab can provide a bigger radiating effect when positioned in a room properly.
If you haven’t seen it yet, GunsAndGuitars did a thing on that using a cab he made with a 10” (12”?) speaker. He made it so that it could convert from closed to open back with the removal of a back panel.
Hey Darrell, i was on the PG website watching Spark Cab demos last night, and there alot of people complaining that there is a fan in the cab that is loud to the point of annoyance or ever sending thr product back.
I also watched a vid of a guy who plays his Spark 40 thru a Katana and it sounds good. Any experience using the Spark as a head and another amp as a speaker cab?
So, you said that you had the volume at 1/4. I assume you mean the volume on the cab. Where did you set the volume of the Spark amp? I am supposing that the 1/8" cable goes from the amps headphone output, to the cab. I want to get the optimal signal going into the cab. :)
nice review video
😎Hope my neighbors get ready for me this Christmas 🎄🤘🏽🤪🎸🔊🎶🔥🔥🔥
Hey Darrell, is it possible that you could do a review of the Gretsch G5422TG in Snow White Crest? Cause I'm looking to get it soon and I want to know if you can do it before I get it
Darrell, I have a Spark 40 and a mini. Would the CAB work for a bass amp?
Got mine today. Can’t open till Christmas.
Top!
My problem with it does the cab silence the spark amp if you plug in the audio cord to the cab.
So basically a Spark FRFR? Would the Spark products work with other FRFR's? I don't see why not with the right adapters.
Me being me, get the go plug it into it, use and A/B box and plug in the 40 and walla overkill. And maybe stuff some socks in the ports. I wish they put the c to c cable in the box.
Is this rugged enough to travel around to gigs, sessions, jams etc.? The input, aux, and power connections on my Spark 40 have all shorted or failed in some way, so my impression is that Positive Grid's general build quality is not up for regular use/wear and tear. Although it sounds great for what it is, I have come to consider the Spark 40 more of a cool toy than a reliable piece of gear.
These CAB,s have a bunch of lo white noise when turned on, volume off, nothing plugged into them. Many people have experienced this high noise level. To me it sounds like someone is taking a shower in another room
Could this be used with something like a Fractal Axe or Kemper type amp too?
Is there anything you can plug into this and use it for a microphone speaker
I would like to know how it sounds with a bass guitar. The Spark 40 was all about how you could use bass on it and it sounded pretty good. Curious if the cab still handles a bass guitar tone well
It sounds fantastic with a bass and the 40.👍
Hi guys so the spark 40 has his own sound with those little speaker I use it in the livingroom and I like it’s don’t know how to call it surround soundish tone ? Anyway I wonder if the cab still have that nice tone just more amplified or is it very much different from the spark 40? Thanks
So you can use the spark app with this & get any tone you want pretty much?
Any white noise ? I’m thinking of getting one through Amazon because of their 30 day return policy. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
My Spark 40 all of a sudden stopped working. When I have a guitar plugged in, it has no sound output. Weirdly, it still works perfectly fine as a Bluetooth speaker. Seems like a pretty common issue since I gave seen several other people experiencing the same thing.
Pretty disappointed since I didn't even use it that much and it is already broken. Unfortunately it is out of warranty too, so I'm basically stuck with a Bluetooth speaker that I paid hundreds of dollars for. Won't be getting anything else from Positive Grid because of their poor QA.
Contact help and support. They can replace it for a cost, although challenging them that it’s unacceptable is worth pursuing.
Here’s what their email actually says - “Upon checking your issue, we've verified your unit as out-of-warranty, please note that a fee of 60 USD is needed for the process.” The process means a new replacement. Of course, it would need postage adding on. All details are provided in the email from their support.
You could get the replacement and sell it and get a fair chunk back. Regardless, contact support and see what is offered.
I’m curious how it would compare to the Headrush FRFR. They are both similarly priced and I was looking at the 8” Headrush to use with my Headrush gigboard, but now I’m curious about how this stacks up.
The headrush 8” unit is terrible. I would probably save up and just get the new Fender FRFR units.
Terrible? I disagree. I have 2 of them and using only 1 with my Spark GO or Mini sounds huge!@@wootks
@@jlepre752 Are you a mostly clean player? The overwhelming, but poor sounding bass is what kills it for me on the headrush 8".
@@wootks bass? Are you playing bass?
@@jlepre752 No. I am speaking to the 40-100hz range. It's not flat at all on the headrush unit even with the contour switch set to "flat." Boomy and farty bass coming out of the speaker. Others have complained about this as well.
You can sorta EQ this out of course (getting it off the ground helps too), but the speaker is not even remotely close to flat in frequency response. Likely the PG Cab will sound better than the Headrush unit, but that is not saying much.
Hey Darrel, what string tree are you using on the Les Paul? Thanks!
Same question here... I was only aware of the "String Butler"-type products.
I have a Spark 40 and am thinking about the cab. The only thing about the 40 is the fact that even with all it's innovation, they didn't build a looper system in it. To me, that would be the ultimate. Instead of introducing smaller and smaller amps why not come out with something similar to the 40 with that looper system built in. Call it the "40plus" maybe. I would buy it.
I 100% agree with you. The lack of a looper is the one thing holding me back from getting a Spark. Side note… why the heck is fender not in this space? I know they have their little Mustang GT20s or whatever it’s called, but it doesn’t work with the a fender Tone app, and I don’t think it has a looper either. To me, a looper is a no brainer. I wonder if it’s just software based? If so, they could add the feature to current Spark owners and generate some goodwill. If they ever make a Spark 40+ or whatever they’d call it, I’d like a looper, a wired 4 or 7 button foot switch (the wireless one should be comparable… just make that optional), and perhaps even a wireless system to compete with the katana air. Find a way to undercut the Katana Air and they would sell a million of these things.
@@jasonswitzer1748 The XSONIC footswitch can add a looper to the Spark but I want to research it a little more. Also, since we are on the subject of a Spark 40+, they should add a second input jack. That would make a great unit. I would most definitely sell my 40 and get a 40+. With the cabinet added this would make a great system. Do you think Positive Grid would build that?
@@donrepcon7704 no idea if PG would build it, but it seems like they’d be crazy not too. The Boss Katana and Yamaha offer wireless options, as does NUX, while NUX offers a built in looper. I don’t think any of the current desktop amps offer two input jacks, not I could be wrong on that, but it would be cool if someone did.
White noise has been repeatedly mentioned as an issue. Hopefully a firmware update will resolve that. Can this be used as a speaker for a Katana Head?
Yes
Does it work with other amps outside of the spark series?
My Spark is plugged into an Orange amp. Works fine.
That’s it…. What else do ya need!!!
Do you think it sounds any better than the Spark 40 at low volumes? Is volume the only advantage of the cab or does it improve the bass response, make it less muddy etc?
I have tried my bass through the cab and I was surprised at how good it was, I am happy that I took the plunge I bought it to supplement my Spark amps I am thinking of getting a Fender Tonemaster Pro as this is FRFR I am hoping it will perform as well as it does with the Spark amp
I love my Spark 40 and Mini for practice but I can't imagine using them for gigging. Not because of how loud it is or how it sounds. It just wasn't built with features for gigging. There are a lot better options for gigging at $500(Spark and Cab). I'm sure it will be a huge success anyway!
Just curious… what features would you have liked to see to make it a more gigable amp? Thanks!
@@jasonswitzer1748 you need to be able to control everything with your feet which you can't really do even with an add on pedal. More than 4 presets. Floor tuner. Control multiple effects with 1 switch. Expression/volume pedal. Setlists. If you look at something like a Pod Go or HX Stomp, you will see dozens of gigging features that the Spark doesn't have. No shame for the Spark. It was built to be a practice amp and it's great for that. It has lots of practice features that other amps don't have.
Daryl I ain't joking I don't think anybody in the background or to think that I am I like to hear you play The Star-Spangled banner with that guitar amplifier
Nice. I haven’t seen anyone else review this and was curious.
While using the sparks 40 with the cab, does the out put speakers still work on the 40?
I came here to ask this too
Interested to hear the differences between the different Spark amps through the cab. Cannot see that the Spark Go is going to drive the cab the same way as the Spark 40.... Or does it?
All of the Spark amps will drive this or any FRFR cab the same.
@@jlepre752 I am sure they would but there is going to be a difference in tone between the Go and the 40 no?
@@akwamarsunzal no
@DarrellBraunGuitar-. is this a scam?
Is it too bassy? Ola Englund said it was even with a different mfx unit. He thought it was how the cab was made. You mentioned how the Spark 40 was bass-heavy. I wouldn't want another speaker that carried over this issue, since my Spark 40 is also way too bassy.
It definitely has a lot of bass (full-range) I EQ'd my spark 40 a long time ago to minimize the boomy bass frequencies so the cab/40 combo sounded great!
@@DarrellBraunGuitar Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear it!
@@DarrellBraunGuitar if you run the spark without the EQ effects pedal in the chain does the cab speaker boom like the 40 speakers do?
I'm with Darrel ...I have no trouble dialing out that bass. But I have heard this before.
@@DarrellBraunGuitarwhich eq do you use?
Can this be used with a Modeler - I am not convinced. I plugged mine in, and it sounds like a paif or headphones. I am not using this with a Spark Go/Mini or 40.
Question, does the sound come out of the amp AND the cabinet at the same time? Or does using the cab bypass the Spark Amp speakers?
The amp is bypassed.
@@jcinmn8794 Thank you. Bummer. Rock on!
Would have been nice to see you try some other things into the extra inputs.
I'm also wondering if they fixed the tones and made the cab less bassy then the spark 40 itself.
I made my Spark 40 less bassy by putting a couple small of pieces of acoustic speaker wadding inside the cabinet. Just unscrew the speakers and position it inside.
hissssssssss
Can you demo using air step light spark
cool
Downtown Darrell Braun!
When you have the head and cab connected like this, does sound still come from the head, or only the cab?
Came here to ask this
Hi Darrell. Are you sure the usb charger isn't intended to keep your iPad, iPhone or android device powered whilst using it with the spark.
Yes, you can use it that way too
Great review! How much does it weight? I can't find it on the website
28 pounds
Thanks 👍
Just got mine yesterday. And I have to say, I am somewhat disappointed with this review.
The base noise level when switched on with all knobs turned to zero is a bit high for my taste. But more importantly, the bass response is drastically different from the Spark 40 itself. Even with stuffed bass reflex tubes (the front is velcroed on), this cabinet is *far too boomy for a guitar amp.* Most amps are *open* on the back of the cab to avoid this exact problem.
This means that I cannot use clean profiles with a bit of low frequency on both speaker systems. Given the limitations of the tone stack, the only option to fix this problem is really the 6 band EQ in the Spark app, which eats up your MOD section of the signal chain, so you cannot use choruses or flangers any more. And even then, you have to change the settings every time you change the cab.
I would expect limitations like this to be *mentioned* in a well-rounded product test.
Just buy a proper secondhand Marshall cab and be done. Old school stuff never disappoints.
The most important questions are how’s the tone & is it drummer capable ? Always abreast with the latest. DBG has a lifetime warranty.
It's not my thing. If I really want to play guitar in a band context I would buy me a proper amp and a good cabinet, because you need a solid and good sound. If I only play guitar for practicing, it could be an option... it also depends on the type of music you want to play.
Darrell please help just bought my first electric guitar
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Back of the neck.... Cannot find anything on UA-cam.
Please help..👍😢 anyone
Does it work with bass ?
Anyone tried using an HX Stomp to play through this or use the cab to power it?
Joyo Tweed into Spark cab?
Interesting