@@rosshorne4769 all still really good, only cut out once when I was playing bass guitar with a heavy bass packing so I just upped to a stronger power pack and still no probs. Thanks again..
@@rosshorne4769 I have a few lying around, and a £10 one works fine, but for bass used the cord with the usb out from a UK Ravpower version of this I can't see on sale anymore , although to be fair I was lazy and could have just plugged the main lead in anyway!I use it for summer TV in garden... www.storkz.com/novoo-noesspw24sjbgus.html?currency=GBP&country=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9O6HBhCrARIsADx5qCSzUDOOGQXPFbiKtGtDtNyyokhtWRrp6m18aQ47P-2T-E5oqAlYndQaAivaEALw_wcB
Hey thanks for watching, I’ve been out busking with it the last week. I use backing tracks and play lead over them. It is loud enough using the external power. But does blip if bass is tooo heavy. Keep rocking bro
I have 2 talentcell power banks velcroed to my spark amp, comes with the cable and loads of adapters for various laptops and other devices, think I paid 90 quid for the 2, probley get 8 hrs out of each, great video👍
@@solotralafolla hey, I don’t know how to copy the link for it, but it’s a poweradd pilot x7 20000ma , seller is poweradd on Amazon £19.99 at the moment. I can send link via email but don’t know how to just copy it.
@@rosshorne4769 Don't let the photo of me holding 2 guitars fool you. I'm only looking to be able to take it to the beach here in Thailand. Also, I looked for the powerbank you used on Amazon but couldn't locate it. Will any powerbank with 20-30 thousand maH work?
Hi Ross I was telling you I was taking to Scott and he was to send a replacement lead but he hasn’t sent it and I was sending emails to myvolts but they are not answering to my emails so still have had no luck with getting it to work
So a question for you. The Spark amp requires a 2.5 A current. The ripcord supplies 0.47 amp. In theory, the ripcord would be inadequate to supply the current the amplifier needs. Unless the Spark uses way less and just advertises a need for 2.5 A current.
Hi, I presume the 2.5 is at maximum volume output, I use the spark with backing tracks and play guitar over it(outside for busking) and the ripcord deals with it, only on one song does it stutter. But I can live with that,
@@rosshorne4769 Thanks for the quick reply. That was the only reason I hesitate to take the plunge and buy the ripcord. I e mailed myVolts to ask the same question. I’m waiting a few days but leaning towards getting it. Btw, the powerbank you’re using, how big is its capacity? Would a 10,000 mAh work?
@@rosshorne4769 So I ordered a different item. Still waiting on it. It's a power bank that has an output capability of 19V instead of the ripcord. Will let you know if it works on my Spark 40
@@rosshorne4769 Hi Ross. From one Bluenose to another thanks for that video and info on the battery etc. I’ve just got the Spark amp and it’s unbelievable. Cheers pal! Hope the ‘ Gers have another good season. 👍😊
@@alanbeck5518 haha , glad you got sorted with the spark it’s awesome. The room is my sons tho, I’m a bairn (fakirt) . But all the best on the new season .
Hi there! The Spark seems to require 19v whereas the Poweradd pilot x7 seems to be a 5v output. Does the cable up the voltage? Could you link me to a UK supplier of the cable or is it only able to be imported from the USA? Thanks for your time!
Yes the cable acts as the inverter. www.myvolts.co.uk and the part number required is AA932MS. They have free uk delivery on orders over / £12 . Mine is still working fine for busking
@@choxiden3776 I haven’t noticed a way yet , I’ll look into it. I use backing tracks via an OFFLINE app which provides me with backing tracks (so I don’t rely on mobile internet)
Good idea. I am preparing myself for a bikepacking busking trip around the UK and wanting a way to amplify my acoustic guitar and voice. Seen a few options but are generally expensive. If could use the amp I already have that would be awesome. The aux in on the back is only potential option I reckon. Alternatively will need buy other battery powered amp/pa. If can find a small one just for voice and use spark reckon that would work. Thanks again for help! 👍
I bought the parts what you advised. It works but, it cuts out when you turn the amps volume up halfway or even less..It's obviously an issue with the voltage coming from that Poweradd backup pack.. Do u have breaking up volume issues?
Hi, I’ve had mine out busking and a girl telling how far away she could hear it, which was about near 80 feet . That was with backing track and guitar on top. I do however get a similar issue to yours if there’s to much bass .
@@rosshorne4769 Thanks, I'm thinking on getting a stronger battery pack now. They sell higher voltage packs. A few on Amazon at 20 volts. Not cheap in price though. www.amazon.com/TalentCell-NB7102-Rechargeable-17500mAh-Smartphone/dp/B07RDFM55J/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H0GX8SX1Z7Y96VA42C9S
Hi from Berlin Looking for battery for the spark. So what you are saying is, the spark does not run on full or half volume? Only bedroom volume with the suggested battery? Thanks for answering Yrs Frank
Hi, thanks for watching, it runs loud enough for backing tracks and guitar for outside busking , and loud enough indoors to annoy everyone else in the house.
@@rosshorne4769 yes friend I was trying everything but no luck so I phoned Scott to ask was it possible it could be the lead so he is sending a replacement to try that
Hello again, Ross. Contrary to the rumoured delays I took delivery of my 'Spark', from the USA to bonnie Scotland 13 days after I placed the order. I've now got my Poweradd (got two at £18.00 each) plus the Ripcord cable at £14.95 and I'm delighted with both the amp and the cable/battery. Haven't checked battery life yet but I'm quietly confident. Thanks again for the video/info. Well done. Cheers, Ian C.
Yes - www.myvolts.co.uk should do the trick. Mines is still working out ok , reduced volume but loud enough for outside busking. The poweradd pilot x7 power bank I got from eBay, I’m in Scotland
You my sir, deserve a knighthood. Cable arrived today and works perfectly with my spark. Thank you.
That’s great to hear. All the best to you
Hey Gary, how are you getting with the cable and spark now?
@@rosshorne4769 all still really good, only cut out once when I was playing bass guitar with a heavy bass packing so I just upped to a stronger power pack and still no probs. Thanks again..
@@smithgary ah, good to hear, what power bank did you upgrade to?
@@rosshorne4769 I have a few lying around, and a £10 one works fine, but for bass used the cord with the usb out from a UK Ravpower version of this I can't see on sale anymore , although to be fair I was lazy and could have just plugged the main lead in anyway!I use it for summer TV in garden... www.storkz.com/novoo-noesspw24sjbgus.html?currency=GBP&country=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9O6HBhCrARIsADx5qCSzUDOOGQXPFbiKtGtDtNyyokhtWRrp6m18aQ47P-2T-E5oqAlYndQaAivaEALw_wcB
This makes me wonder why they didn't include a replaceable/rechargeable battery in the first place. Thank you Ross. And thanks for the Kaleo bit too.
Your welcome, I’m sure it’ll happen , I hope they keep the costs down tho
Thanks Bro. I wasn’t gonna purchase the Spark amp unless I could use an external power base. Now I’ll go and order it!👍🏽😁👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Hey thanks for watching, I’ve been out busking with it the last week. I use backing tracks and play lead over them. It is loud enough using the external power. But does blip if bass is tooo heavy. Keep rocking bro
This is really great!
Greetings from Iceland.
Tryggvi
I have 2 talentcell power banks velcroed to my spark amp, comes with the cable and loads of adapters for various laptops and other devices, think I paid 90 quid for the 2, probley get 8 hrs out of each, great video👍
That’s good news, I’m m glad we don’t need to carry car batteries around with us , thanks for commenting , I’ll check out your channel.
Can you send me the amazon link in the UK?
@@solotralafolla hey, I don’t know how to copy the link for it, but it’s a poweradd pilot x7 20000ma , seller is poweradd on Amazon £19.99 at the moment. I can send link via email but don’t know how to just copy it.
That's great. Only problem is is that they are currently unavailable.
Nice! Thanks Ross!
Thanks again for all your help in getting mobile, I can’t wait till I can go busking
Ripcord available from - USA www.myvolts.com - uk/Europe on www.myvolts.co.uk part number is AA932MS
Thanks man, I just ordered the ripcord today….
@@DALEMATER thanks for watching, and hope you enjoy.
Very cool !
Thanks buddy, hope you are on the mend
Ordering 1 now.
Remember it is a reduced volume but more than loud enough for busking and home use
@@rosshorne4769 Don't let the photo of me holding 2 guitars fool you. I'm only looking to be able to take it to the beach here in Thailand. Also, I looked for the powerbank you used on Amazon but couldn't locate it. Will any powerbank with 20-30 thousand maH work?
@@ldiablo9921 try eBay I’ve had more from there 👍
Hi Ross I was telling you I was taking to Scott and he was to send a replacement lead but he hasn’t sent it and I was sending emails to myvolts but they are not answering to my emails so still have had no luck with getting it to work
Hey buddy try and Email Scott@myvolts.co.uk I’m sure he’ll have it in hand
So a question for you. The Spark amp requires a 2.5 A current. The ripcord supplies 0.47 amp. In theory, the ripcord would be inadequate to supply the current the amplifier needs. Unless the Spark uses way less and just advertises a need for 2.5 A current.
Hi, I presume the 2.5 is at maximum volume output, I use the spark with backing tracks and play guitar over it(outside for busking) and the ripcord deals with it, only on one song does it stutter. But I can live with that,
Harold I’d give the cable a try and see how well it works for the Akai. It might surprise you.
@@rosshorne4769 Thanks for the quick reply. That was the only reason I hesitate to take the plunge and buy the ripcord. I e mailed myVolts to ask the same question. I’m waiting a few days but leaning towards getting it.
Btw, the powerbank you’re using, how big is its capacity? Would a 10,000 mAh work?
@@hrldoliente1 yes, it’d just run out of power. The poweradd pilot x7 is 20,000
@@rosshorne4769 So I ordered a different item. Still waiting on it. It's a power bank that has an output capability of 19V instead of the ripcord. Will let you know if it works on my Spark 40
I don’t want to risk using a power supply with different settings with something expensive like this though 😭
Good point, I think the difference is it produces less wattage with the ripcord
Hi What volts ripcord do I need, the 19volts?
Yes it’s code is AA932MS 19v , I’ve since used the amp busking a few times
@@rosshorne4769 I just posted this video on a thread on our forum. www.squier-talk.com/threads/spark-40-battery-pack.186054/
@@Arcturian1111 thanks, I’ll check it out, and thanks for subscribing. Means a lot
@@rosshorne4769 Hi Ross. From one Bluenose to another thanks for that video and info on the battery etc. I’ve just got the Spark amp and it’s unbelievable. Cheers pal! Hope the ‘ Gers have another good season. 👍😊
@@alanbeck5518 haha , glad you got sorted with the spark it’s awesome. The room is my sons tho, I’m a bairn (fakirt) . But all the best on the new season .
Hi there! The Spark seems to require 19v whereas the Poweradd pilot x7 seems to be a 5v output.
Does the cable up the voltage? Could you link me to a UK supplier of the cable or is it only able to be imported from the USA? Thanks for your time!
Yes the cable acts as the inverter. www.myvolts.co.uk and the part number required is AA932MS. They have free uk delivery on orders over /
£12 . Mine is still working fine for busking
@@rosshorne4769 Thank you for the reply. Gonna order one now! :)
P.S Can you fathom a way to use the aux in as a method of amplifying my voice as accompaniment? Perhaps using a vocal pedal or some such's line out?
@@choxiden3776 I haven’t noticed a way yet , I’ll look into it.
I use backing tracks via an OFFLINE app which provides me with backing tracks (so I don’t rely on mobile internet)
Good idea. I am preparing myself for a bikepacking busking trip around the UK and wanting a way to amplify my acoustic guitar and voice. Seen a few options but are generally expensive. If could use the amp I already have that would be awesome. The aux in on the back is only potential option I reckon. Alternatively will need buy other battery powered amp/pa. If can find a small one just for voice and use spark reckon that would work. Thanks again for help! 👍
I bought the parts what you advised. It works but, it cuts out when you turn the amps volume up halfway or even less..It's obviously an issue with the voltage coming from that Poweradd backup pack.. Do u have breaking up volume issues?
Hi, I’ve had mine out busking and a girl telling how far away she could hear it, which was about near 80 feet .
That was with backing track and guitar on top. I do however get a similar issue to yours if there’s to much bass .
@@rosshorne4769 Thanks, I'm thinking on getting a stronger battery pack now. They sell higher voltage packs. A few on Amazon at 20 volts. Not cheap in price though. www.amazon.com/TalentCell-NB7102-Rechargeable-17500mAh-Smartphone/dp/B07RDFM55J/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H0GX8SX1Z7Y96VA42C9S
Used the link and it says nothing for spark amp ????
Its a 19v ripcord AA932ms you need ,
I ordered the wire and a 30,000mah powerbank but it keeps cutting out when I play, even at low volume.
Hi, some power banks have an auto off, does it have an on off button?
Hi from Berlin
Looking for battery for the spark. So what you are saying is, the spark does not run on full or half volume? Only bedroom volume with the suggested battery?
Thanks for answering
Yrs
Frank
Hi, thanks for watching, it runs loud enough for backing tracks and guitar for outside busking , and loud enough indoors to annoy everyone else in the house.
@@rosshorne4769 hi, thanks for your reply. What I meant is, we don't have the full 40 watts? I guess?
TC
God bless you and your family
@@Tigers25hey buddy, I think it does if only guitar is used but it blips periodically when backing tracks are used, I presume too much for it.
@@rosshorne4769 i put headphones with the battery and no guitar sound it is now only a bluetooth speaker.
Hi friend I got the cable and the poweradd pilot x7 power bank and it’s not working with my spark any idea what is wrong thank you for any help Liam
Hi Liam, I may be asking a stupid question the x7 has an on off button?
@@rosshorne4769 yes friend I was trying everything but no luck so I phoned Scott to ask was it possible it could be the lead so he is sending a replacement to try that
@@liamporter6347 awe that’s good, Scott does take care of you. Let me know how you get on,
@@rosshorne4769 I will Ross thanks for your time top guy
Well done, pal! Many thanks. PS Does the door behind you lead directly onto the park?
No , we’re a street up from the park, a bit of grass then roads
I did go to do this in the park but the wind was too much for the microphone, I agree would have been better
Hello again, Ross. Contrary to the rumoured delays I took delivery of my 'Spark', from the USA to bonnie Scotland 13 days after I placed the order. I've now got my Poweradd (got two at £18.00 each) plus the Ripcord cable at £14.95 and I'm delighted with both the amp and the cable/battery. Haven't checked battery life yet but I'm quietly confident. Thanks again for the video/info. Well done. Cheers, Ian C.
@@iancheyne2672 that’s brilliant, the fun you’ll have. You’ll be stunned at the time you’ll get on battery power. Awesome
@@iancheyne2672 ps my spark amp was around the same time for delivery. I guess they have supply chain sorted now
Hi what voltage ripcord do I need?
Impossible to buy it in Uk?
Yes - www.myvolts.co.uk should do the trick. Mines is still working out ok , reduced volume but loud enough for outside busking. The poweradd pilot x7 power bank I got from eBay, I’m in Scotland
£16.99 and not in stock
Message them and ask ?