Mod Your Spark Amp...Make It Battery Powered & Portable! +Bonus Jam
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- So, I got this nice Positive Grid Spark Amp, and love it. Only problem is that it appears to be so portable...but you STILL have to plug it in! Well, problem solved with this video.
Decided, since so many people ask me to bust out a guitar and play, lets do that! Got a little jam session at the end.
Links:
This particular item has sold out, but may be back in stock at any time. You can find a similar battery, or wait to see if this comes back.
Here’s how it was listed: TalentCel 24/19/5 V Rechargeable 64.74Wh
Power Bank NB7102
My plan is to expand a bit and include videos on some of my favorite electronics, e-mobility, and other interests here on the channel. New intro will be for these "other" videos, and I think we'll have a lot of fun with this stuff!
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My uncle and I went to a guitar shop recently and he tried out the Spark 40. He really loved it but was kinda sad when he found out it wasn't battery powered. Thanks to your video, he will be happily surprised to receive a battery powered Spark 40 in a few weeks for his 70th birthday. THANK YOU!!!
That’s awesome! They now have the Spark Mini that has onboard battery, but the 40 is better. I have both. What an awesome birthday gift that will be! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Tony, I LOVE my Spark amp! I can’t wait to perform this mod. Thanks for posting this.
You are very welcome man!
I performed this mod on my Spark this evening. After the intial test, I can say, It works fine. Thanks!
Awesome! Love to hear that. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Killer! I’m stoked to see my metal uncle kickin’ out some riffs!
Thanks Dude!
It's awesome how simple this is. I was waiting for f'ng wiring diagrams and all of that.
Right?!? Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
right! I did my install in 5 minutes thanks to this vid and been using it daily. One thing I realized quickly is I will probably never have a reason to remove the battery from the amp. I just charge it attached.
Nice Tony… good to hear you play the good shit 🤘 keep throwing some more at us from time to time
Thank you Brother! 💯☠️
I am the same like you. Skateboarding guitars and a electronic freak. Nice positive attitude from you. Nice video.
Killer! Thanks for stopping in. Hope you stick around!
This is all kinds of genius!! I saw an add for the Spark mini and I thought it would be cool to have a little amp to bring out on the patio for family gatherings ect. I was really put off by the price that Spark was asking so I looked for alternatives and really couldn't find anything for a reasonable price. This is such an elegant solution , Subbed, thank you.
I was just converting all my headphones for computer and TV to blutooth and was thinking of a transmitter for the Spark 40, it has blutooth already can you mate it up with the cellphone app and a pair of headphones? what do you think?
Awesome! Thank you got the sub 💯
Ya know, that’s not a bad idea. Not sure if it’d work, but always worth a try!
@@VaporTrailChannel Didn't seem to work, latency issues.
@@JohnJohnson-bo5sv Oh dang! Thanks for letting me know
Love your Evel Knievel stunt bike Tony B that is cool beans with some awesome sauce. That was one of my favorite toys when I was a young boy so much fun to play with. Have a good evening and God bless
Love that thing! They’re reproducing them and my wife bought me one for my birthday a couple years ago. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Dude. I haven't watched your channel since I quit vaping a couple years ago and I didn't even know you played guitar. Happened back upon you in search for the battery option for my spark. Awesome!! BTW, they're no longer sold out.
Hey Scott! Thanks so much man. I've been diversifying my channel to include my other passions, so hopefully I'll have more content you're interested in here. I also just got the Spark Mini and I have to say...it's awesome! I'll have some content on that here soon. Welcome back...VTC isn't just v@p3 anymore. Take a look at some of the eskate stuff I have on here too!
@@VaporTrailChannel It seems a lot of channels had to diversify once YT starts demonetizing. A lot of them just faded away. Glad to see you still going. I just got the white spark so I'm good for awhile. I didn't even know there was a battery option/mod for it until I saw a FB post about it and that got me searching. This is a gamechanger for me. Thanks for showing it!
Stay tuned man...I ordered a Keisel custom, and will be doing some content with that as soon as I get it!
@@VaporTrailChannel 😯
Awesome. I was gonna build a battery box but not now. My amps coming next week. Now I'm off to find one of these and some Magnets. Subbed, thank you. Next time I'm in OBX, I gotta buy you a cigar.
Yea, it’s super nice. I also bought the Spark Mini, so we’ll see how that is. Hit me up if you come out here! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Thanks for sharing this video, Just what I was looking for, worked GREAT!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
The Spark Amp is so Amazing, some people say the sounds to dark, but that is not true, you have a 3 band Eq! You can dail in any tone you want! And the low end of the Amp is the beauty of the amp, it’s full range and full fill the whole room! In my room I have on less volume unbelievable rich power!!! That is what I like very well….this amp blows me away!
I personally love mine! Wish it had an output other than the headphone Jack, but other than that, awesome! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel Just use a 3.5mm to 1/4 cable then you have yourself a head.
@@VaporTrailChannel perhapes ...you can work on making one ......now THAT would be a good video i have to say ......we await with abaited breath lol
@@Keometheus True story! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@davidlangford5383 Perhaps I could! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Hey just wanted to say thanks I did this upgrade and it works like a charm. Did a few tests and dont seem to lose any power/volume or anything. Battery lasts a long time. I also have the wireless control stomp box which is very helpful and battery powered! First day out busking paid for the battery so was a great investment. I was able to find the same battery although I think they only had like 2 left in stock and that was a few days ago. I will tip you soon since I couldn't use an affiliate link or anything.
Thank you man! Really appreciate the feedback. It’s a game changer for that amp and portability. Busking would be the perfect use for it. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I wanted to add some info and check if you have had the same experience. I used my amp until it ran out of juice to get an idea of how much time I truly get. I also estimated it would be six hours. However upon testing I discovered the battery lights are not accurate test on time for this device. When I get down to two bars you start to get low power issues. I did get MANY hours. This is still the proper battery I think for the job. But I think people will find its closer to 4 hours if your playing and streaming backing tracks. The first thing I lost was my Bluetooth connection and things get really buggy with typical low power issues once that starts. It may just be my battery so I would be curious if you have ran your battery down yet and what your experience was? I was playing fairly loud and got a good solid 4 hours which is plenty for me. I think the battery still has juice at two bars just not enough to run the amp. This also made recharge faster.
How long dod it last?
@@guitary it's so rare that I run the battery down all the way to properly test but easily get 4 hours. And 6 may be very possible. I have done many 3 + hours sessions at near full volume without issue.
Perfect mod. Thanks for the vid...!
Yea, it works really well! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
AWESOME VIDEO! GREAT JOB!!
Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
What is this??? Two of my worlds colliding... vaping and guitar. Hell yeah dude. Im thinking of getting that battery pack for this guy. Great video!
Lol 😂 I know, right?!? Did you see the new guitar I got? Custom Kiesel is on here from a couple weeks ago
Basically just had the same feeling!!! Was watching his vids over a decade ago on Vapes ...I get a spark 40 and here I am again. As soon as the vid popped up and I saw him it gave me a chuckle. All these years later I'm back again.
Tony B!!! I watch your vape vids and always wondered where the guitars fit in😂
I’m a guitarist/singer/all around musician/80’s kid. I wanted one of these spark amps but haven’t gotten one yet 🤘🏻😝 good stuff brother
Thank you Robert! 😎
Great mod. And bad ass guitar playing bro....
Thank you Jerry!
Looks like a mini Marshall. I wonder how it would sound my keyboard setup. I love the baby blue Telecaster!
It's a really nice little amp man! I bet it would be great with a keyboard. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Such great video thanks very much. I wonder if using powerbank reduce the normal noise coming form the amp?
I suppose it might, if you have noisy power outlets. This makes it direct. I don’t hear any noise when I use it this way. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Now all you need is a Bluetooth guitar connection. 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸
Right?!? That’s probably gonna happen 😜
Nice! Truly creative thinking Tony. When there's a will, there's a way! Lol Such a great feeling when you can do what you can imagine with a piece of equipment even though the manufacturers seem to go out of their way to make it impossible. Should have come with a car adapter straight from the factory. Being portable from the get go would have probably sold even more of them. Great riffage selection brother \m/
Stay safe
Thank you!!!
My man! Awesome to see this! I’m always down for guitar content.
Thanks man! Appreciate it. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Good video Tony. As your into Guitars check out a Japan"s band Lovebites they do some increadable guitar work and they are an all girl band.
I will! Love Bites is also a great song from Judas Priest!
Does the spark still fit into the carrying case with the magnets?
With magnets, yes, and you can pic the battery in the pouch. Sorry I missed your comment! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
great video man!! How long does the battery last playing out on the beach???
I’ve run it for 2 hours, then another hour at home before and at 3 hours it starts to deplete quite a bit, but still has juice! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
You da man!!!!
😎💯👍🏻 Thanks man!
Hi thanks for the vid, does anyone know if this allows the spark to run at full volume?
With the battery I used here, it works just as it does when plugged into the wall! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel superb thank you
@@rosshorne4769 very welcome!
Do the magnets on the battery pack and the rear of the amp interfere with the operation of the speakers in any way?
that was my primary concern. I love the utility of how this is put together, but the magnets cause some concern for me. Hopefully it's a non-issue?
I haven't had any issues with the magnets and audio. I considered that as well, but figured I'd try it anyway! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Yea, it wasn't an issue.
Thanks I’m ordering the same battery it’s available now, where can you buy the magnets, are they sold in stores?
I got them on Amazon as well. I think I searched under “phone magnet mount for car”. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Great Video. Great Sound. Vaping is always nice but playing a guitar is haven.
Greetings from Switzerland 👍
Thank you Dieter!
I don’t vape but I came here for the PG mod upgrade. Great job! Keep rocking and keep vaping. Do you ! You are just too cool the way you are. Can’t wait till you put up the links for the parts you bought. One more thing, how many hours do you get out of one charge of your battery?
How long does the battery keep a charge? Like say you play for an hour a day, how many days to drain it?
For this particular battery you’d probably get at least 3, maybe 4 days in that scenario
At six recharges my Talentcel would only charge up to 50%. I suspect these magnets are strong enough to damage the battery medium. Suggest to use Velcro instead.
The problem with Velcro is that it often tears from the surface it’s stuck to. I work with magnets and batteries quite a bit and have yet to see it affect it. I would contact the Talentcel people to see if they have a warranty, and / or Amazon of it hasn’t been more than 30 days. They’re pretty good about that type of thing. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Very cool! Could you share the link for that battery?
That battery sold out and didn’t come back I stock. It may be there now, or you can look for one with the same specs. If I see it, or one like it, I’ll add a link for ya. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
how much playing time do you get from the battery?
Ranges from 4-6 hours! If you’re playing out in the heat or cold it does affect the battery life. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Tony do you think this will fix the the ground issue with the power pack that came with the original Spark? All my Spark does is make this God awful buzz and hum which started 3 months after I got it.
It might! I don’t have any ground problems with it while using. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
How long does the battery idea last on a single charge?
I suppose it depends on some conditions. Like, temperature where you're using, it etc. I get at least 4 hours with mine, and that's sometimes being on the beach on a hot day. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Im a little confused. I put the cord in the DC 2 out into the spark but it doesn't power on like yours is. Any reason why that could be?
If it's the exact same battery, it should work perfectly. Have you tried using the battery to power / re-charge something else? Just to make sure it's not the battery itself. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Hey! Sorry for the random question - what camera are you using for this video? Super sharp!
I use a Sony A7 III for my on camera footage. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
how long does the battery last??
Cool . Liked sub and shared
Thank you so much!
any idea how long it'll last on battery power?
There are a few factors that will determine that. The ambient temperature, because batteries react to heat and cold, the amount of time that you play continuously, and the amount of processing that the particular effects that you’re using require. In general, you get at least three hours of charge with this battery
How long can you get off that battery pack?
That’s going to depend on your usage. Using it outside in the heat or cold? That will shorten it. Using it non-stop for a couple hours? That may shorten it. Typically it should give you about 3-4 hours. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Hey Tony, how you doing?
I've seen this video a couple of months back and I came back to it now to ask for your help.
I have the Boss Katana Mini (amp) and the Boss GT-1 (multi-pedal) that I like taking to the beach with me quite often. In total they take 10 AA batteries to operate (6 for the amp and 4 for the multi). It's very useful and it has all my tones and I plug my phone into the aux of the amp to play along songs.
Anyway, I was wondering if there is a Power Bank that I can buy that can power both the amp and the multi for about 3-5 hours of use at a time. instead of buying batteries all the time or buying rechargeable batteries.
Thanks and would like to hear from you!
You know what I would look at for those purposes? I would check out a "power station" (also called a solar generator sometimes). I have a few of them here on the channel. Like the Bluetti or Rockpals. They'll power everything you have, and as an added bonus, you can buy a solar panel for around $100-200 and never loose power at the beach! Something like this battery might work for you, but it only has one output. Hit me up on facebook if you need more help. Just look for Tony Brittan. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel Hey, thanks a lot for the quick reply! The power station is too big/bulky for me abs the price is way more than I'm willing to pay (even tho it offers more options than a power bank but still). I think I'll just get 2 25000 mAh power banks with dc output option and I should be fine. Right?
@@rayana4250 yea, that should work well. Keep in mind that most power banks dont have fans in them, and being on a hit beach on direct sunlight will not only decrease the watt hours but may damage the batteries. You will wanna keep that in the shade.
@@VaporTrailChannel I didn't think of that... Until now I've been jamming at the beach at the evenings/after sunset but that's a really good point! Thank you!
How much playing time do you get?
I’ve gotten up to 5 total hours…but that’s on and off in a few sessions. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
How long can it run the amp for?
As with any battery operated item that depends on a few factors. Are you using it outside in extreme cold or heat? Both of those will reduce your battery life. Are you using it in one sitting constantly for hours on end? That will also reduce the battery life. Are you cranking it to full volume? Also, will likely reduce the battery life. For me, in general, use, playing for about an hour at a time, I can get about 3 to 4 sessions out of it. Hope that helps.
I know this question probably has an obvious answer but does the app still work after installing the battery?
Yes, when you see my playing in this video, that is under battery power. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
how long will the battery last @ say vol 4
Same as if it was on 10 I’m pretty sure. I can get up to 4 hours depending on ambient temp (if you’re outside in the cold it runs down faster) and whatnot. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Where are the links? Love the idea but I don’t see the links.
Sadly, this one went out it stock after I published the video. You can find similar ones on Amazon. Sorry I missed your comment! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
link for the power bank?
That particular one sold out unfortunately. If you find one on Amazon that matches those specs, you should be good! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Do you have link to the magnets?
[2 Pack] Magnetic Phone Car Mount, OQTIQ Phone Magnet for Car, Universal Stick On Rectangle Flat Dashboard Car Phone Magnet Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets (Rectangle Flat) a.co/d/6int9Wv
That’s what I used
What magnets and plates did you use?
Here’s how it’s listed: OQTIQ [2 Pack] Magnetic Phone Car Mount, Phone Magnet for Car, Universal Stick On Rectangle Flat Dashboard Car Phone Magnet Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets (Rectangle Flat)
Not sure links will work, but here goes: [2 Pack] Magnetic Phone Car... www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZVJ7191?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
The linked worked, thank you!
What about the metal plates? Probably any with an adhesive backing, right?
@@robraaiii Yea, the metal plates are part of the package and they use a 3m adhesive. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
How long does the battery last?
I can get up to 4 hours easy
@@VaporTrailChannel Is that at high volume.
Where did you get the battery pack and how much? I can't find it.....I want to to go totally portable too😂👍
Apparently that pack is unavailable right now. Check the specs of other “laptop power bank” you find and if they supply the same output, they should work the same. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Hey Tony.....great info! Just wondering, what magnets did you use? I don't want to have the difficult Velcro on mine, either. Thanks bro ... Rock On!
They’re called OQTIQ. Car phone magnets. [2 Pack] Magnetic Phone Car Mount, OQTIQ Phone Magnet for Car, Universal Stick On Rectangle Flat Dashboard Car Phone Magnet Mount for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets (Rectangle Flat) a.co/d/6WBWbjm
Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel Thanks for the reply!
@@miker1473 you bet!
Don’t use magnets. Your battery is too heavy. It will fall off using magnets, unless you supplement the installation with some sort of bracket to keep it from dropping and or falling to the sides. I tried large, very powerful Almaco magnets stronger than these, and the metal plates are too slick, as is the surface of the magnets.. These magnets are just fine for mounting a light mobile phone. Not a heavy lithium battery. Sooner or later your battery is going to go skidding across the sidewalk when you’re swinging your Spark amp . Pick another method. I recommend 3M extreme snap locks. They work just like Velcro, but they’re made with tiny little plastic mushrooms that interlock. They look good on the unit. Your battery will never fall off and it’s easy to remove for charging by the black snap locks for the black spark, the clear for the pearl spark. The pack costs five dollars. It’s cheaper than the magnets. It’s literally impossible for the battery not to fall off with magnets no matter how strong they are. I have perfect alnico magnets, and in testing, swinging the spark back-and-forth. It always fell off within two minutes.
Does it fit in the case still
Unfortunately it doesn't quite fit with the battery attached. I'm sure it could be worked out in one way or another. Also, I think the battery is available again. I just got the Spark Mini, so watch out for video on that as well! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
You need a work table dude.
😂 Yea, I do
Where we can buy it in UK?
Your best bet is to look at the specs of this battery 🔋 and find one in your county Amazon store that matches.
there are no links to the battery or other items in video
The battery I have in this video isn’t available…or wasn’t for a while but may be again…so I removed it. Might try searching for the specs on Amazon. Sorry man!
Thank you. Thinking of turn my spark into the same, and you give some idea what level of battery is needed. BTW, how long does it last for your kind of battery. Just wonder.
Man, I’m so sorry I missed your comment! It really depends on usage. Temp of your environment always affects batteries, how long you use it per session, etc. I get a good 8-10 hours from mine. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel holy moly I was thinking it might last 45 mins or something but now I gotta try it if it can go hours on end!
@@KevC1973 Yea, it's definitely a worthwhile mod! Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
HOW DO YOU USE A TABLET FOR THIS? I HAVE A MINI AND DONT KNOW HOW TO HOOK IT UP ALSO, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO THE SITE REALLY DOESNT ANSWER MY QUESTIONS.
I use an iPad and it was as simple as downloading The app and connecting the amp to that via Bluetooth. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
how long does battery last
Depends on where you use it (ambient temperature, etc), how loud you’re using it, and other factors, but I get at least 2 hours straight of power…with some to spare. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
@@VaporTrailChannel awesome thank you! great vid, very helpful
@@boyo3221 Very welcome!
What happened to Default?
Hard to say man...I haven't heard from them for years. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Download my Friedman Roids Patch on the Spark 40 Download, and Ratt will sound like Ratt. The patch is insane.. trust me... You have to search Friedman Roids within the App. You'll thank me tomorrow. It's a great heavy metal patch.
Sweet! Thanks for the tip.
You just need thicker strings
Sorry to give you bad news, but here it goes. The Battery Pack will die if you don't use it at least once a month! This is what the manufacturer told me. I bought one February 2021 but I didn't use it very often. When I tried to charge it, almost a year from the purchase date, it didn't charge. Since you made this video about a year ago, I want to know how the battery pack is working for you. Thanks for your video.
Are use a lot of products that have lithium batteries in them, so I’m very familiar with upkeep of them. And yes, if you’re going to store it for long periods of time without using it, you need to start at around 60% capacity. If you leave it sitting for four months, five months without charging it, the batteries will get unbalanced and you will have that issue. Mine is still working fine.
I wanted that amp so bad, but sadly they are not delivering to India.
Really? I wonder if Amazon would deliver there? They do stock it on Amazon. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Checked on Amazon too Tony, not delivering 😭
What is the battery life on it
Of course that's boing to depend on your usage, but I've been able to get a solid 2 hour session one day, then turn around and get another hour and a half, at least, the next. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
I was told not to use magnets,it shortens battery life.
I’ve been using batteries in conjunction with magnets for years, and that isn’t true. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
No longer available.
It comes and goes. It’ll be sold out for a while, then it will restock a few weeks later. At least that’s how it has been for the past year.
skip to 4:10 thank me later
🤣 ok. Point received.
I hate Jeff Bezo , he ain't getting any of my monies or data.
Me too! I messed up one tiny thing on the Amazon affiliate crap and they dropped my account. Sometimes it’s the only or easiest place to find things, but I avoid it as much as possible now. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
Nowhere to be found now..
It comes and goes on Amazon, but if you can find one that matches specs, you should be good. Thanks for watching! 😃👍🏻
That's not a vape. Perhaps you should start a different channel for this stuff Tony instead of piggybacking on the vape channel cuz I sub for vape content not Tony's side projects that have nothing to do with quitting cigarettes or vapin. This is following in rip tripper foot steps. Imagine you subscribe to computer/tech channel and a a year or 2 they just start reviewing firearms or perfume and makeup. Would you not be like wtf why am I seeing this here?
This is my channel, that I've spent 7 years building. I will still do vape products on this channel, as long as they are available. One of the reasons for the separate intros. But that is getting far more sparse, and generic. I suppose I should just let the channel die when we have nothing to review? If you are that much of a..well, if you really feel that way, so be it. I'm ok with you leaving. I've given years of my life to this community, spent untold dollars doing this, and have worked very hard to build this channel. The bottom line is that if you don't like it, you don't have to watch it. If you don't support me, after years of my giving my time and money, then you never did. I don't follow in anyone's footsteps, and have always paved my own way. And that's what I intend to do.
More like wtf did you click on a video you didn’t want to watch?
True story! Nothing to see here. Move on 🤷♂️
I don’t vape but I came here for the PG mod upgrade. Great job! Keep rocking and keep vaping. Do you ! You are just too cool the way you are. Can’t wait till you put up the links for the parts you bought. One more thing, how many hours do you get out of one charge of your battery?