Adding a battery to your Positive Grid Spark 40 amp
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- Simple way to go portable with your Spark 40
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Thanks for this video. I purchased from your link in the description. Fully wireless and a free tone cloud? What a great time to be alive!
You’re welcome
I got this battery pack. I left it on all day, then played for about 45 minutes and it still was charged. Works great!
That's a nice addition to an already great little amplifier.... thanks for posting.
Sir, that is Sick. I love it! I'm going to do this.
Great video...direct, simple and to the point.
Love this solution, thanks! I’m glad Pos Grid didn’t put in an onboard battery. Having an onboard battery is one more thing to go wrong and it wouldn’t be user replaceable whereas this set up is as easy as buying a new battery...plus you can charge your tablet and/or wireless guitar transmitters at the same time you’re using the amp *and* use it for other uses when in a pinch. Fits in the Spark bag with room to spare, too. Brilliant...
I'm glad you mentioned the Spark bag. I have one and was wondering about that.
You can also power pedals with it. No 60Hz hum
You may want to consider getting the carry bag Positive Grid makes for the Spark Amp. It fits the amp well, but there’s enough room for the battery where you’ve attached it, plus, it’s got a zippered pouch the battery, cable, etc., will fit into as well. I got the bag when I signed up for the preorder, and this solution of yours helps justify it. Great video man, thanks! Also: subbed!
The external battery may not fit into the bag...?
@@jamesmarshall9420It fits with the battery too
Holy crap. This is great. Thanks for post.
Awesome I really enjoy this video
works like a champ
Big thanks for sharing this Idea
that is sick dude...nice one.
very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing ,this is great, I was looking a Katana Air or Yamaha THR 30 , but I already have the Spark 40 and I like it , this will work
Don't get the air. It's a cool amp, but the Spark sounds WAY better.
Man, this is great. I will definitely check it out. Subd!
Would this one work? www.ebay.de/itm/272767031026
Just bought this specific power bank (now in stock on Amazon UK) and stoked to finally get my Spark 40 on battery.
They just brought out the Spark Mini available for pre-order (at the time of me typing this) but the claims they're making on volume just sound far too outlandish to be believable even to gullible ol' me....
Thanks for this video. You are a superstar!
It's official. Got my battery bank delivered today (on 1 day delivery thanks to being a Prime member) and it powers the Spark 40, much to my amazement. I saw it on this video and tried it, low and behold it worked!! Thanks, dude, you officially rock!!!
Quick question since I'm not an electronics guy and more of a semi-technophobe. If the amp is turned off at the switch (Toggle on the Spark 40) do I need to disconnect the power cable from the amp and battery bank? When I had the amp plugged in at the wall I used to leave it plugged in and just flick the Toggle on the Spark 40. Is that safe to do on the powerbank or should I remove the wire each time I've finished playing with (or through) it?
Just ordered one for my SPARK, it is exactly what I need. Me and a couple of friends are doing flash jams in city parks around Vegas. This is perfect. Let me know if you stumble across a more powerful battery especially if it allows for more than 3 amps of supplied power. God job.
That is a good question, I am not really sure, all I know is I can run the volume at Full for eight hours without the battery without getting warm
Thanks! It's on its way! Yet one more battery bank for the collection. 😁
Thanks JDSF, didn't like my Yamaha THR30ii as much as my Spark(after changing the speakers to PRV 4' and blocking the bass port). I hadn't been using it as much, due to the lack of portability. This is brilliant, just ordered and now that the weather is getting nice again, I'll be able to take the Spark out to my fire pit.
Interesting mods. How did it help with tone and volume?
This is an excellent idea and I feel very stupid for not thinking about it before. Here I was thinking I should buy the Yamaha THR--$450!--just to get a truly wireless practice amp. Thank you, sir!
Thanks. I'm ordering now :)
Don’t I’ve got one and I’m seriously disappointed by the sound is muffled and low even with the bass turned right off I want to lock it but I can’t
Way cool idea.
Very helpful video 📹 thanks 😊 👍
I just found out last week that a few tool companies sell power inverters that clip onto tool batteries. I plan on getting the Milwaukee because I have a bunch of their batteries and it's a 175 watt inverter. This plan also looks awesome
Which model Milwaukee is it? Maybe it's one of those that can start car engines as well? :)
Thank you!
I’m in my
Loving your shirt bro
Thank you, I just received my spark. Going to order battery. I my try a guitar strap for replacement.
Super cool
Can you post a link to the wireless jacks?
Awesome idea! How long are you able to run the Spark on the battery bank? Thank you for sharing!
I use those cheap, nylon guitar straps. works perfectly.
Thank you. I have purchased this battery after watching your TH-cam video. But I lost the little cord DC5521 male to DC4017 male Cable. Do you know where I can purchase another? Thanks...
Hey I`m sorry to bother you again, but I know nothing about powering things that normally plug into the wall, using a battery pack. I have a Roland Cube Street EX that already runs on AA`s. But I want to use a Digitech looper pedal that says its (9vac 1300 ma) and a TC Helicon Voice live for harmony that says its (12v 400ma). Not sure what size battery pack to get to run them both, or even if I can run them both seeing that one says 9vac, and the other 12v. If you could give me some advise I would much appreciate it! If I had to buy two different packs that would be fine. Just not sure what ones to buy? Thank you!
I bought the only battery by Tallent that had a 19v (USBc) outlet still available... none of the cables going from USBc have a plug that fits the Spark, I bought many different ones on Amazon, but they're loose and wobbly inside the amp power input and won't maintain a connection. Any ideas?
Great video.
Any info on battery life when in speaker mode, no headphones? In "normal" practice levels with a guitar or bass.
8-10hrs
I wonder if you power the amp with a battery , it removes the noise,?
If you crank the volume to high, it weirds out. It's good for low to medium volumes. Not cranked.
What's the wireless system you got plugged in
also works a laptop charging cable car 12v to 19v??
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Have you got a link for the usb wireless system you're using? Completely mobile rules! Thanks again bud!
They are all over Amazon .
In Amazon UK I can’t find.
can ya share what wirless guitar system your using and thanks so nuch for your time in sharing i als used you amazon link to order my battery
The inexpensive Ammon wireless from Amazon.
Thank you for your presentation. Before I saw it, I had already bought a Poweradd 32000mAh/118.4Wh.It has a voltoage range of 5V/9V/12V/16V/19V/20V. Which voltage should I be using with my Spark amp?
19.2 is factory, so 19 is perfect.
@@windsweptguitars Thank you very much.
19v
How much play time do you get?
I went a cheaper way: myVolts 19V Ripcord USB to DC power cable, centre positive, model AA932MS under $30. It works off any 5v battery pack. I have some 6x18650 packs that put out 2A and they work great. The best part - no more 60Hz hum.
Getting rid of the 60 Hz hum was the primary driver for powering with a battery. Same result. Atleast 90% of that hum on my single coil Tele is gone. I wish I had done this mod sooner!
Thanks for this. What is the approximate life on a charge with volume at moderately high volume?
8+ hours
Cool man. I just bought one. But you put the Velcro on backwards.
The carpet always goes on the amp or bottom of pedalboard. And the rough edge always goes on the pedal or power pack.
But no matter if ur never taking it off.
Thanks…… good to know for the future
@@windsweptguitars thanks again for posting this. Just hooked it up. Works perfectly. Still fits inside the spark carrying case.
So much better than the new spark mini. That one has not nearly enough volume to compete on the pier and boardwalk. So I returned it right away. . I was always wanting to be able to have the 40w spark be battery powered and now it is!
I got one of this kind of battery for general purposes, the main thing i buy it bcz for igniting/restart the car's battery dead in case of i cant start my car,it works,and other using as well such as emergency led light.but im not sure to use with my spark amp.i will try it,Thanks .👍👍👍🇱🇷 well ,poor grammar is my fault.🙏🤣🙏
PG finally sent me a new replacement strap free of charge. Took 7 months lll
Here a suggestion about that strap... Take it off and replace the two mounts with Schaller Strap Locks, and get a guitar strap you like and use that for the amp strap. The Strap Locks are pretty industrial, but if the strap wears out, just buy a new one. I paid about $35 for the Strap Locks and a new guitar strap. :)
Thanks for a "Great" idea and for your time and effort to make this video. This is an Excellent idea my friend; I have the Yamaha THR30II, that has a battery (it Works Super) and have always thought that I wished it (Spark) was portable also. Your system may, also, work with my Katana 50MKII. These portable amps are amazing good for the money. Will they replace my high-end Amps and expansive Pedal Boards, of course not, but they aren't meant to do that to start with. I was wondering what (approximate) battery life you get with this setup. Again, thanks for your well thought out idea and time...
I have been trying to get one of these battery packs for nearly a year now, No luck, so I went for a cheapo powerbank setup instead. its basically just a plastic case with voltage selector circuit in one end, It cost abot $10 on Ebay. You might have to hunt around a bit to find one that will go up to 19 volts But they ARE out there! Then find a 6 pack of 18650 batteriesfor it. pack them in and away you go! It has less battery life than the pack on here but ist still good for about 6 hours the 2.5 millimetre output socket is the same as the spark input, interestingly so is the charging input to the bank which means you do not need a seperate charger, The Spark PSU does it just fine, I did this about 12 monts ago, no problems, so far anyway....
Anyhoo If you cannot get hold of one of the power banks mentioned here or you have a limited budget (it cost me about $40) its an alternative for you, happy busking!
Great idea, how long do you get out of a full battery.
8+ hours
That's great, any idea how long the battery will last playing time??
I’ve had 8+ hours at near full volume
How many hours are you getting out of the battery with the Spark? I'm just wondering if it's worth it to spend like $30 more on the 7102.
16+
You can use a regular guitar strap....
A few easy questions:
1. Can you charge the battery bank while playing off of the battery bank? In other words, can you just always leave it plugged in and never have to unplug it?
2. Can you use the Spark's cable to charge it?
3. Which wireless instrument transmitter/receiver are you using, and how have you liked it?
1. Yep. I do it all the time, I haven’t plugged my Spark into the wall using the factory power supply since the day I added the battery.
2. No you have to charge the battery with the supplied power cord that the battery comes with.
3. The Ammon wireless system. Got it on Amazon
Where did you get the wireless setup? Why did you get the one you did?
Amazon. Got them because they were cheap, but turns out they’re pretty good
If you have a 3D printer, Thingiverse has a battery holder you can print that uses the existing Spark screws, no permanent modification needed.
Great idea, but I would imagine that battery pack wouldn't last very long. But I could be wrong.
10+ hours at near full volume
@@windsweptguitars That was my second question, whether to go with this battery, or a bigger one that might not fit in the Spark case. Ten hours would certainly make my fingers sore, so this is the one!
any idea yet what the play time is when using that battery? what has your experience been so far? 2 hours? 3?
I’ve played over 7 hours with the 17500 battery only
Can someone help me with a link to a replacement since the talentcells out a stock on Amazon
Maybe this?
Voltaic Systems - V88 Portable Laptop Power Bank 24,000mAh / 88Wh with USB-C PD Power Delivery | Solar Optimized External Laptop Battery Travel Charger for Laptops Compatible with MacBook Pro, & More www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLK6258/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E38GV1WKEQ0699DS8B08
Why not fit strap locks to the amp and use a guitar strap for carrying it around
I did that with mine, works a treat
I cannot find that brand or same specification battery in the United Kingdom unfortunately
You need to look for a 19 V out on any battery and that should do it to power up the spark
Grest idea does the battery handle the load when running higher levels?
Does it cut out like overload?
Cheers Martyn
I can run it at max volume without any clipping fo hours
That's great I havent got a Spark at the moment, the only thing putting me off as it hasn't got batteries.
If it was stolen would you buy another one or something else?
Martyn
@@martynrandall7652 well, I like it so much I bought another one...
Haha bloody hell your worse than me, well that answers my question. Not long sold all my old valve amps kept one it's at my brothers. We sold up and live on a sail boat hence why I want a compact battery amp. I like the look of the new Fender junior go with the built in looper but more than double the price. Anyway thanks for the chat.
Cheers
Just did this and found your video while trying to figure out what to do about the grounding problem. When I first got the Spark. I had to buy another grounded power adapter to fix that. When I did this the grounding issue is back. Any idea what I might be able to try to fix it?
How much playing time do you get with it before battery goes dead?
About 7hrs
Hello, I checked out your solution on Amazon and not available at the moment. Which alternatives do I have? Is it possible to make my own power supply with two 9volt batteries?
POWERADD Pilot Pro2 23000mAh Power Bank 4.5A DC (5V/9V/12V/16V/19V/20V, 3 Ports) Output External Battery with LCD Display for MacBook, Laptops, Smartphones and Tablets www.amazon.com/dp/B015OAJFOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_bus7FbW0RHEFQ you’re looking for something like this
@@windsweptguitars Hi, I justed checked out the unit on Amazon and it´s for IPad, IPhone 7, IPhone X, IPhone 8, IPhone and I´m using Android 10. Would it still work?
@@barredo60 Yes the DC out goes up to 20 V. That will work.
@@windsweptguitars Okay, thanks for your advice...I will let a friend of mine build something in that order.
@@windsweptguitars Would this work too? www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B00P7QM5UK?pf_rd_r=JVJ7RXTYABNN2MDHJN94&pf_rd_p=f6634045-2cd8-4654-8338-b9246a89c6f1
It's official. This works great. No ground issue hum or cycle noise. Just great sounding Spark tones but on battery!
Quick question though. When I used to plug it into the wall I'd just turn it off after playing using the toggle on/off switch on the amp. I never unplugged anything and just used the amp toggle. So, can I leave the battery connected to the amp and continue to just use the toggle on the amp to control the power draw or do I have to disconnect the cord each time? If I have to disconnect, do I need to pull out the wire on the battery AND the amp? Can I leave the wire connected on the amp for ease next time I come to use the amp?
Thanks again for an awesome video. Totally changed how often I'm using my Spark 40 again.
Yep. I don’t unplug the battery, even when charging the battery.
Just flip the amp switch.
Glad you like it
i just use one of my 18v makita drill batteries
Wow! Could you explain how to yo connect it??
@@marcosmag7955 easy really just use a connection to go into the amp I got of ebay about £1 then cut the other end off made 2 wires ,soldered a paper clip to each end ,1 poss 1 neg and connect to battery
...other TH-camrs ave suggested using a suitable guitar strap and strap locks 🎸
This battery pack seems to be discontinued. I can't find it anywhere. Do you happen to know of another good one? Thanks :)
There is a link, it’s available at Amazon USA, the show it in stock, is your not in America, look for a 19v battery
@@windsweptguitars Thanks for the reply. I'm looking at both the US Amazon and the Canada (where I am) Amazon and it shows unavailable for me, unfortunately. Positive grid sent me a power supply with a "ground" that took care of the hum issue. Do you have problems with that at all with the battery? Thanks again.
The NB7101 is readily available on Amazon, is the same as this one minus the USB-C port, and is only available in white (wish it were black!). For me, this is strictly dedicated to running the Spark and tablet running the app which is USB-A, so I got the NB7101 anyway which incidentally is $20 cheaper than the USB-C version. You can’t use the DC2 and USB-C ports at the same time anyway and that hideous white is nicely tucked out of sight, thanks to this brilliant video.
@@chip6954 Awesome. Just found a NB7101. Buying it right now. Thanks for the tip. Cheers!
Back in stock on Amazon 1/13/21 in white. Just ordered one!
What's delivery dates now, 2 years?
I ordered mine may 2020 got it end of June 2020
how long does the battery last?
10+ hours
No longer available on Amazon
It is now, they also have it in white. So if you get the new white spark, there you go
I think I prefer the magnets like Tony did….
How long does it last?
About 10hrs
@@windsweptguitars perfect thx
@@windsweptguitars Thanks, is there a newer version of this battery?
You should of played it on this video. If you crank the volume to high, it breaks up.
On a full charge I can run the talent cell battery at full volume for almost 3 hours with no issues
Brilliant! I don't understand why PG made such a huge number of mistakes, like built in battery, when they designed this amp...
I would love to buy one, but only after everything is corrected in a version 2...
I figure it was a price point, they wanted it below $300. Now that it’s established, Gen II will have a few more features. This battery is amazing. I’m getting 12+ hours on a full charge. Best $50 I’ve spent on guitar gear
@@windsweptguitars they could have made this the product of the years for almost any musician, for many years to come with some changes... If they would like a cheaper version, well then do as Yamaha with the THR10/THR30II...
I would love to buy this, even with double the cost, which is about what the THR30II costs...
Here"s my wishlist of changes for the Spark 2.0...
The tiny Aux volume knob should be the same as all other knobs
The Spark should have a foot switch option
The Spark should have a send/return option on the back
The Spark should have a much better quality carrying strap
When used as an interface, the Spark should send 4 channels, both wet/dry, left and right, for later re-amping inside a DAW. Even the first gen. The THR10 had this 7-8 years ago.
The Spark should have the full BIAS FX 2 built in. This would mean axcces to the WHOLE tone cloud and ALL user presets. Today ths Spark can only use the few user patches with the exact same signal chain as the Spark.
With the full BIAS FX 2 built in, the amp would have a bigger focus on vass players and acoustic players, and area that is really minimal/limited today with only a tiny optuons of amps and pedals.
The Spark should have a line out for connecting to a PA, externat speakers etc.
The Spark should have a totally flat channel for use with any mic:ed sound source. This way the Spark could ve ysed by (and sold to) just about any instrument, for an singer/musician, in any genres, and in any situation. That would open up a huge potential market with just a small change in the product
With a 48 v XLR input built in as well, guitarist/bass players, and really all other musicians, could use the Spark as their main interface for recording a whole demo. Now you still need a another interface to record for example vocals and thus reduce the importance of the Spark as an interface. And with most other interfaces and for example the BIAS FX 2 you could record a whole demo including vocals.
The amp should have a build in battery. I hear about more and more people that are powering the amp thru a separate USB- charged battery like you, or the guy on internet showing how he uses a battery from a carpenters batterydriven hand drill.
The Spark should, if claiming to be partly a learning device, have mp3-tone matching like on the Line6 Amplifi, where a user loads a song and the amp/app selects the best combination of amp/pedals to recreat that guitar/bass tone.
@@msgn8i11s2 Don't forget a built-in looper.
And you covered this by suggesting using BIAS FX 2, but being able to use multiple drives, multiple modulations, and in varying signal chain orders, to me, is the most needed improvement. The other things you and others have mentioned are important, but the signal chain options are so limiting I went ahead and invested in some cheaper clone drive pedals to be able to have more freedom. I'm mainly using the Spark for amp modeling, and a decent set of mod/delay/reverb effects without having to spend a fortune on pedals.
@@jscoppe agree, a 5-10 min (or more) looper shall of course be on the list.
Yes, the fixed signal chain means you can only download and use those user presets on the tone cloude with the exact same signal chain.
In the beginning, I wanted a Spark, now I dont.... planing right now on gettimg a used Vox Pathfinder 15r instead..
The instructions never mention the switch or it’s operation.
Lol You don't need to buy a belt and drill holes. The buttons are basically strap buttons. Just use whatever cheap guitar strap you have lying around.
How much play time do you get?