Unboxing and In-Depth Look at Spark Amp by Positive Grid

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  • @Texasbluesalley
    @Texasbluesalley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Please redo this entire video with the thickest Boston accent possible because that is why I'm here, lol

    • @SFBGuitar
      @SFBGuitar  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol! Love you bro! 🤘

    • @joemorrow7691
      @joemorrow7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SFBGuitar was that a 1984,,,85 stratocaster

    • @captainrex9728
      @captainrex9728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I subbed just for the accent

  • @dianepelletier1210
    @dianepelletier1210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Received from fed-ex in 11 days and spent the 3 hrs playing and figuring this out. Where was this technology 40 years ago when I was 16. Best $349.00 Canadian I have spent on any music equipment.

    • @Sigma77-n2u
      @Sigma77-n2u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅you wind up playing this more than your regular amps

  • @Sonic_Ox
    @Sonic_Ox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I ordered one about an hour ago and I'm STILL waiting for it to arrive.😠

    • @23thornb
      @23thornb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I ordered mine Feb. 22nd and I have been told that it will Now be the middle of June before it will be shipped. I think people that order now will get theirs probably by next year if their lucky! I don't think that's the right way to do business. By the middle of June they will tell me it will be another 2 month before they will ship. Very disappointed in this company!

    • @kommi1974
      @kommi1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you'll enjoy waiting 6 months or more to get it unless your a TH-cam celebrity.

    • @alanpowell4655
      @alanpowell4655 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kommi1974 I ordered mine two days ago and I've been told I'll get mine mid June to begging of July. 🤟 keep up the great work Positive Grid in these uncertain times.

    • @larrymedeiros
      @larrymedeiros 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck - I just got mine yesterday after 6 months. I like the tones so far but really too soon to evaluate it honestly.

    • @nealixd.3011
      @nealixd.3011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine took about 4 months, and I suspect they speeded it up, since I did so much complaining on Phillip McKnight getting one free out of the clear blue to review before I got mine ordered in DEC 2019 as a paying customer, supposed to come in JAN, but came in late MAY 2020, even after one set of false email notifications for a couple weeks earlier than that! In addition to about three emails before continually moving the shipping date back with several excuses. Frustrating, be patient.

  • @phillipholt6005
    @phillipholt6005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That's absolutely the best review of my SPARK. I have a lot to learn.

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robert Clark and Steve from Boston likes the AMP. WOW! I was starting to lose interest in mine.

  • @tomhart9251
    @tomhart9251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I got my Spark yesterday (and Yes! They are finally catching up with the orders). Frankly, not being extremely well versed in the universe of tones and pedals, I was a little at sea when it came to manipulating those features. This video helped immeasurably. Thanks! Also, the instructions that come with the unit are scanty, to say the least. This video helps a whole lot with understanding the various controls.

  • @PeterDisco4
    @PeterDisco4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanx….a lot ….inmideatly buy it from Amazon…..you confins me….thank you…..keep on rockin..fromAmsterdam,grts Peter Disco.🎸🎸🍀👍

  • @Ratchman_5000
    @Ratchman_5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is Joey Diaz if he had gotten into playing music instead of kidnapping someone and then becoming a comedian.

  • @bluezguy145
    @bluezguy145 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You did an absolute outstanding job on this video Steve! Thanks so much!

  • @Nightbreed82
    @Nightbreed82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Is this the one with Smaht Spahk Technology?
    EDIT: DOOD! I typed this comment before starting the video and we made almost the same exact joke. Great minds! LOL

    • @tamsinmccormick
      @tamsinmccormick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mmmmh you need the complete expression - Great minds think alike and fools seldom differ !!

    • @Nightbreed82
      @Nightbreed82 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tamsinmccormick Do I though?

    • @skaybaltimore
      @skaybaltimore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I came here specifically to ask if it had Smaht Pahk Technology!! I swear I did. (I did miss the "Spahk" play on words, since this is the Spark from Positive Grid. Good one.)

  • @Virtual-Media
    @Virtual-Media 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Perhaps positive grid should compensate those who pre-ordered last year and didn't receive their order anytime close to the stated delivery date.

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! I've seen warnings on preorder musical instruments especially prepaying.

    • @landon34ortego
      @landon34ortego 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They compensated me for delivery inconvenience, by giving my free access to their Bias FX 2 software. Which is normally $100. I would check your email, they sent me an email with a code for free access a couple days ago.

    • @Virtual-Media
      @Virtual-Media 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@landon34ortego Thanks for the tip, sounds promising however I already purchased the elite version of Bias FX 2, however I'll check my email.
      PG has a lot of things on my wishlist and this would certainly be great way to keep customers content.

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please bounce my gmail for software you mentioned

    • @noodler2979
      @noodler2979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats because its crap, so many bugs and they cant seem to fix the issues.

  • @IDGAF_PLUS
    @IDGAF_PLUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Yeah good luck people. I ordered mine early November and just threw in the towel when they told me now as late as April. And my order was prior to another 20,000 units they sold. It appears the only ones getting these are TH-camrs. Meanwhile PG is sitting on north of $7million of preorder money and nobody other than paid reviewers have them. I suspect this may bankrupt PG and when that happens those preorder people will be shit out of luck. Meanwhile some people at PG are living large off of the profits. What a shit show.

    • @bradspinks
      @bradspinks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang that sucks...ordered mine late August 2020 got it in 10 days. Pretty cool, fun to play with...on my 1st weeks so still learning it. Good luck

    • @IDGAF_PLUS
      @IDGAF_PLUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradspinksYou're a complete anomaly then. This shit went on and on for months for thousands of people, other than youtubers. I've seen uncountable posts across dozens of TH-cam vids and nobody got one that fast.

  • @czstar
    @czstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much! Of all of the tutorials on the sound yours was the only one I could really understand! You rock!

  • @jwilder2251
    @jwilder2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    FINALLY got mine and was a bit underwhelmed with the tone. Part of me wishes I’d just gotten a Katana MKII 50 for the same price, but I’ll keep playing with it, bc on paper it’s perfect.

    • @jelmeromero
      @jelmeromero 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just got mine and it seems that the presets are set with quite a bit of bass. I tweaked a few things and it sounds a lot better. I have a line 6 amplifi 30 which to me was the original idea of this. I can't say that the spark is all that much better tone wise but it does seem like the line 6 has an advantage with the signal path options. I do like the spark look and and the backing tracks etc.

    • @shawnshipatsd8949
      @shawnshipatsd8949 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not going to buy one.

  • @garrysmythe
    @garrysmythe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for doing this video, I am a 67 year crap guitar player, but have a Marshall Accoustic amp I bought when I bought my Martin guitar, ,its 100 watt, weighs a ton and I just dont use it, this looks like it would be idea for accoustic and my electric guitar, looks incredibly versatile, think I will see my accoustic amp a dmy little electric amp, and buy one of these, I also have a set of TDK 9 roland electric drums, with it's own amp that I bought, maybe the drums would play through this too, one happy old man you have made me sir, and I thank you for your time and expertise, from Garry in the UK

    • @garrysmythe
      @garrysmythe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @100 thanks so much mate, do you have the model number of the Yamaha you mentioned please.

  • @frankgib3208
    @frankgib3208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm still waiting for mine......…….....................

  • @mikemaceachern4590
    @mikemaceachern4590 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good review I just got one last week. Learned a lot from you. Thanks 👍🤘

  • @crlguitar1
    @crlguitar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    'Spahck' Amplifier....Sounded like 'Spock'....
    I rushed to buy two amps. Positive Grid has really poor Customer Service...
    I agree that the amp sounds 'boxy' when playing blue tooth tracks.
    Guitars sound pretty good through it, EXCEPT, my brand new Taylor 814 CE acoustic which has a really bad 60 htz hum....Other acoustics using L.R. Baggs or Fishman pickups on my guitars don't create the hum. Just sayin'....

    • @crlguitar1
      @crlguitar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      An update;
      Complaint to Positive Grid did pay off as they sent two new power supplies which DID alleviate the hum issue on my Taylor. External Power Supply is a tad cheesy and they should have been built in to the Spark amplifier with just a line cord. Otherwise, these Spark amps do sound pretty good.

  • @nazmoking3171
    @nazmoking3171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tremendous review Steve! I just started using mine today and tried most of these features but wished I saw your video first! Nicely done as you helped fill in a few gaps from my session today...

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you use UBcable to use with amp and ipod? im so new at this..thanks

  • @danbires8050
    @danbires8050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Its amazing I see a new youtuber everyday with a free spark amp but they cant even ship one out to a paying customer that purchased one in october. Terrible business practices. Not saying you didnt buy yours but if you didnt just shows positive grids true colors.

    • @jasonmullinder
      @jasonmullinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm getting really sick of these Spark reviews, I wanted a comparison to another interface amp and didn't realize release is still months away so there will be no comparisons until we can get non- sponsored reviews

    • @dphotos007
      @dphotos007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dan Bires I agree I am still waiting for mine that was supposed to be delivered in February. The company needs to be honest with their paying customers. They have not been truthful to the paying customer. If they are having production problems then tell us. The company needs to stop sending the amp to TH-camrs and send it to paying customers. Has any paying customer received their amp? I would like to know.

    • @1gerardt1
      @1gerardt1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dphotos007 5 months and still waiting

    • @Alkatross
      @Alkatross 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They had better get those pre orders out before we all get riotous.

    • @dphotos007
      @dphotos007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Alkatross Good luck on getting your amp. You can’t even call them. They took our money and were not truthful about delivery. Even before the virus hit they still had not delivered to those that had ordered first. They just give the virus as their excuse. I strongly suggest to this company to stop sending units to TH-camrs because it is making us very angry seeing them open a new unit like that. If they keep on doing this they will start to get bad reviews about how this company operates.

  • @RandomUser179
    @RandomUser179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy that you demo'd the Smart Jam feature a lot more than others. Good stuff.

  • @TheGuitarGeek
    @TheGuitarGeek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh Steve. I’ve missed watching your videos! Sounds like you had a lot of fun with it!

  • @JWS1968
    @JWS1968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wish this sort of thing was around when I was learning guitar. Great bedroom kit.

    • @Lost-xl6im
      @Lost-xl6im 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I learned by playing to albums 50 years ago

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I dunno, you don't seem convinced. At the end of the day, Marshall brought out the Code and even the 100 watt version is only a little more expensive, but with a hand held device you have the option of saving 200 different presets with in built effects.
    Every guitarist has pedals hanging around, and with the Code (100) you can also stick em in front or even in the effects loop in any position you want.
    Did you ever review the Marshall Code 100 Combo? If not, spend some time messing about with one, it's a versatile
    little bugger.

    • @jasonmullinder
      @jasonmullinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has to be careful, too honest and Positive Grid and maybe others will stop sending stuff. By 2021 when average people can actually buy one and we will have completely honest reviews nobody will be watching reviews/demos on the spark

  • @airgliderz
    @airgliderz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They just updated the app with new drummer and much more... Ooooooh life just got better. Lots aof cool new features and features...

  • @wolverine3344
    @wolverine3344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm glad they got you this unit for review Steve. It shows a lot of promise. Yamaha and Line 6 might wanna look in the rear view mirror.

    • @halnewell2007
      @halnewell2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha, Ha Ha! By the time PG actually delivers? Line 6 and a host of other manufacturers will have developed a far SUPERIOR product with MORE features at a better price and will ACTUALLY deliver!

    • @gosman949
      @gosman949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@halnewell2007 they have't yet one year later!

  • @moogdome2562
    @moogdome2562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never mind best demo in the world, but the universe. Well done.

  • @zackw.9793
    @zackw.9793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My spark has arrived! I am not a youtuber or influencer or anyone important on the interwebs. I pre-ordered in November. The unit came with a sweet carrying case too. I must say I LOVE my Spark. It is great for all skill levels and sooo much fun!!! #Ampofthefuture

  • @jmc2138
    @jmc2138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid - do you have a video that shows how this amp can interface with a DAW (I guess presonis software?) to record multi track using the app / spark amp? I didn't receive my amp yet, but when i do, i am interested using it primarily discover new and easy ways to record... Any info on this would be appreciated... thanks

  • @purpleguy2159
    @purpleguy2159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the In-Depth review & tutorial Steve! I've been on the fence on this amp for awhile but you've convinced me to pick one up!

  • @Coppercustomz
    @Coppercustomz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FINALLY a proper explanation of this little combo masterpiece!! Thank You Lixxx.. If you would have told me this amp would one day be available back in 1988, Id have told you your bat shit crazy LOL I still think having a 48 track recording studio IN my iPhone is completely nutzzz....Rock On!!!!!!!!

  • @Sigma77-n2u
    @Sigma77-n2u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Check out spark 2 coming up !

  • @lesharrison3739
    @lesharrison3739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was by far the best demo, with the most usable and palatable tones, I've seen of the Spock so far. Well done. Thanks!

  • @gyslainbeauchamp9241
    @gyslainbeauchamp9241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best review steves thank you my friend

  • @greglynes183
    @greglynes183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just a friendly suggestion - I found it a little distracting when you get too close to the mic that it distorts and we get a lot of plosives happening - maybe the use of a headset mic or lavaliere mic would help (something you might want to look at ) - otherwise a very good review.

  • @MobileDecay
    @MobileDecay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I had something like this when I started learning. All I had was a cheap Fender frontman. This amp would've been so inspiring!

  • @rhinomonton
    @rhinomonton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    \m/ \m/ delaying the delivery of my spark is a good thing, I already knows everything about the amp. Still got over a month to wait.

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      im gonna guess mine isnt going to be coming until may, yesterday they said early bird and super early bird packs are going to be arriving somewhere in march, but they start shipping february, im guessing the players special wont start shipping until april and then it will be arriving for everyone that ordered the players special deal in may, which is absolutely devastating since that is a very very long time to wait

    • @tamsinmccormick
      @tamsinmccormick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get your money back !! They are only sending out freebies to "influencers" this demonstrator has 64.k subscribers This means that they have hardly any to send to purchasers and they told me thay will not be using the retail network -( not going in shops) Some of the features are extras you have to pay for. None of the demonstrators tell you all of it !!

    • @captainfruitbatify
      @captainfruitbatify 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tamsinmccormick Which features are extras you have to pay for? I have seen nothing about that anywhere. The app is free, access to ToneCloud is free. What else is there?

  • @meowthew-ou812
    @meowthew-ou812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I give this 5 out of 5 wicked pissahs. Thank you, sir.

  • @robertholtom9345
    @robertholtom9345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I already did some research on this amp back before the Namm 2020 show came out in January, they were already selling this amp faster than it could be produced, because you had to preorder one and pay for it before they had enough available to ship out to all their customers. It still looks the same, preorder ahead of time, then wait until you can get your order, so no wonder why this product won awards at the Namm show.
    Anyways great review, well done, a guy that can play like you with your years of experiance could definitaley even sell this amp faster.
    Cheers!
    Or should I say "Rock On Steve from Boston"!

    • @halnewell2007
      @halnewell2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      By the time PG finally finds their geeky asses with both hands? Legit manufacturers will have run their asses out of town.

  • @jeffersononetwo
    @jeffersononetwo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope mine comes in soon ... waiting patiently since late October 2019

    • @ernestochang1744
      @ernestochang1744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      the waits killing me and i pre ordered since january, apparently if you got the early bird yours should be in your house by march... probably late march, mine wont be here until at least may or june

    • @KickArs
      @KickArs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ernestochang1744 I ordered mine in December. They've put the date back twice already. End of March for me for now.

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KickArs , bummer but good things are worth waiting for. Are you others in the USA ? Thank ya

    • @noahbones1221
      @noahbones1221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ordered in like December/January. march 28 and still not arrived.

  • @minigmac1
    @minigmac1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve many thanks! I've got one on order. Most helpful. Thx for your efforts. Long time viewer!

  • @dawnfosterlemaire2870
    @dawnfosterlemaire2870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ever get the feeling you have been scammed.

  • @BogStreet
    @BogStreet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that part where you said. "OK.. let me get this setup" - that's the part I need a video on.

  • @hutchfromba
    @hutchfromba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job pixie. Very good, informative video. Amazing job Steve. Thanks ! Blues On....💙

  • @sharksfan2011
    @sharksfan2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @dphotos ...yep. I ordered mine like Nov 8th or something and it finally came in on Tuesday of this week. However, I did get several emails about the production delays, so I was resigned to “I’ll get it when I get it” ... I’ve done several Kickstarters before and trust me, this is just how it rolls. Always great ideas by people who are not typically business saavy and they waaaaaayyy under-estimate what it takes to produce their product at scale and jump through all the hurdles of working with overseas mfgs (I’ve done that personally and unless you speak Chinese or whatever, it’s really easy to mis-communicate and set your progress back a month). Not making excuses, but I think if you buy anything on Kickstarter, you just have to figure it’s going to ship late ... sometimes a lot late. That said, I just adjust my expectations accordingly. Disclaimer: The preceding is my opinion based on my experience, your mileage may vary.

    • @sharksfan2011
      @sharksfan2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fraser Marsden Photography So far I love it. The app works great and its powerful and fills my living room pretty full with sound. I love all the different settings you can download and play around with. I have a Line6 multi-effects pedal which has some similar functionality, but for home use, it is a pain to setup and connect to an amp etc and the app does not always connect or stay connected. So far, the Spark app seems flawless. I have only scratched the surface though. Def worth the coin for a great practice amp. IMHO

  • @vicarelli
    @vicarelli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best review of the amp so far! Steve, have you been in our store yet? Music Go Round in Natick?

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    lovely video

  • @utubehound69
    @utubehound69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These kids today w/their Smart AI amps that teaches via their phone??? no wonder they are Gtr wizards at 13 yrs old learning is just to easy today. haha

    • @Coppercustomz
      @Coppercustomz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TAKES AWAY that special nostalgia we use to have back in the 80-90's, Only thing I do miss about the past

    • @Coppercustomz
      @Coppercustomz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Took me like a month to learn a song only got 30 minutes a week with a guitar teacher & tabs there were no tabs lol

    • @utubehound69
      @utubehound69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Coppercustomz I had Doug Marks Metal Method on Cassette Tape & Booklet ran off on a copy mach back in the day haha. That taught me a LOT it but it takes years to implement the knowledge in your playing creating your style .. seeing someone play a lick / riff makes it so much easier.

    • @utubehound69
      @utubehound69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Coppercustomz The TABS that you could find were wrong most the time. I.e. I figured out how to play Hells Bells on my own then got a Gtr mag that had it tabbed out very hard to play…a few years later Angus showed how he wrote it & plays it Angus played it just like i had learned on my own. They showed Angus the TABs for Hells Bells & he laughed & said "thats probably the right way but this is how i play it lol".

  • @TH-bl9gg
    @TH-bl9gg หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video 👍👍

  • @MarcCoteMusic
    @MarcCoteMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bias in a box. Well, Bias FX. But that doesn't roll off the tongue as well.
    I ordered mine on November 2 of last year and am STILL waiting for it to be shipped. As much as I like Jamup and Bias / Bias FX - and I've been using them for over 5 years - Positive Grid has a lot to answer for in this botched product rollout. To say communication has been spotty and less than enlightening is the understatement of this new decade.

    • @Cigarsnguitars
      @Cigarsnguitars 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do they have a lot to answer for? Demand for a product has far and away exceeded supply of said product. I have purchased and use every product that Positive Grid has put out as it relates to amp simulation, effects and recording. They are all great products. Use them constantly. Now they are offering more than a download so for them the game has changed. Personally I’d rather wait a couple of months and get something that is going to work. You can check their website for updates on shipping.

    • @MarcCoteMusic
      @MarcCoteMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Cigarsnguitars - I understand you. That, however, does not absolve them of responsibility. I was told my Spark would ship in December, then it was January, then it was pushed to end of February. Now I'm hearing it may be late March.
      Because a pre-order was more popular than predicted (which is likely garbage, but whatever), doesn't mean shipping dates should get pushed back... you start making the product, then you start shipping them in the order in which they were purchased. If more people order, THEY should be informed that they won't receive theirs until such and such a date. But if you knew, based on how many were going to be made in the initial run, when they would be shipped, and I am in that early group, then my shipping date should not need to be pushed back.
      No, PG are catching hell for this rollout, and they deserve it. I'm not entirely surprised, however. Positive Grid has a history of poor communication and for not delivering what customers want... I.E. Bias FX on the iPhone, with the lame excuse that the U.I would have to be redesigned and that would be near impossible for them. I, too, have been using PG products for a long time - over five years, in fact. This situation is nothing new from the company. But it is disappointing.
      EDIT. This is not their first piece of hardware... they have lunchbox amps, mini-amps, and pedals... they've been making hardware for years, so they should know how it works.

  • @DAKILLTA
    @DAKILLTA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am I crazy or do the speakers sound like they are being covered? I watched a lot of videos on this and it sounds a bit off to me

  • @Jason-hq1mk
    @Jason-hq1mk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an absolutely gorgeous guitar! And also thank you for this in depth review. I just ordered mine a couple of days ago and it's due at my house Wednesday. After watching your video I'm twice as geeked as I was to start with!

  • @carsten904
    @carsten904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Steve! Very informative...maybe its a dum quistion....When I'm improvising over a backingtrack....can I save what I played and hear it again....

  • @eddie51502012
    @eddie51502012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi steve! in your personal opinion, what do you think in quality sound vs the Yamaha THR10X amp?

    • @Giova7
      @Giova7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Intriguef since I have the THR10X.

    • @rrguitar1
      @rrguitar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Giova7 I was thinking the same thing. I'm in between this or the yamaha

  • @andrelangenbach4202
    @andrelangenbach4202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have mine since a few days and don't like the sound. Too much and muddy bass, not much highs... all mids and sounds annoying when turning up louder. Also annoying is the noise gate that kicks in hard (but is needed because the amp is very noisy on gain tones, even on quiet crunch sounds) and I cannot see the 40W.
    I also have an early v1 Yamaha THR10 and it sounds way better (guitars and as boom box) and is as loud as the 40W Spark... of course it has nothing of the other bells and whistles.

  • @jono5900
    @jono5900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, most people on TH-cam comment that it's best use is that of a practice amp. Was wondering why not bring it to your bar gig and throw the house mic in front of it. No?

  • @TotalHealthTurnAround
    @TotalHealthTurnAround 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got mine 2 days ago, it comes with an ungrounded power supply?!? The humming and unwanted noise is stunning. Over a 90 day wait for an amp with great features and an ungrounded power supply. Who does that? BTW customer service has not responded to my request to return this humming machine. Not sure how all of these Spark demonstrators pull off their videos with straight faces?

  • @HomeRecordingMadeEasy
    @HomeRecordingMadeEasy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great demo of this new amp. Probably the best review of this on YT I have seen. Great job Steve!

  • @Domino81
    @Domino81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did this channel change names? Wasn't it previously pixielicks?

    • @labyzoune5751
      @labyzoune5751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      youtube made him change it because on the three XXX in it

  • @rgbrin
    @rgbrin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sir,,,,I didn't even know it did half this stuff you just showed us,,,,,I learned a ton of stuff by watching your video,,,,,

  • @cronos42
    @cronos42 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to talk and ask questions about the Spark, without all the (understandable) fuss about the current state of logistics, check out the new Spark-only forum at www.spark.zone !

  • @bonez6349
    @bonez6349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best review on this amp I've seen.! I should have ordered one of these when i had the extra cash lol oh well.? Great review as always steve

  • @Courtjester7
    @Courtjester7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like a cool alternative. But unfortunately nobody demonstrates the bass and acoustic sound. And since you have to wait forever, I'm already turned off.

  • @larrysvintage
    @larrysvintage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    rubbish amp, pathetic depth and low and behold as predicted they want people to buy software updates. junk, waste of cash. used mine for 2 hours and got bored. avoid this like the plague

  • @mainsblanches8793
    @mainsblanches8793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kind of yes and no for me!!...missing a 1/4'' out / and or / XLR out / and or external speaker send...and that jam-record thing is just a simple 4 bars structure that you can record and play back?...what to do with that?...always messing around with modeling trying to find the right tone out of so many options?...wireless bluetooth open all the time?...playing over other people's songs?...not sure I want to get into all of that!!...but great video!!...but hey, only fools don't change their mind!!...

  • @MegaGman221
    @MegaGman221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shipping seems to have finally caught up. I ordered mine mid July, it came today. Not only that, they actually sent me an email firstly apologizing for any previous delay, then telling me my amp was handed off to Fedex (or local distributor) So, it appears, amps are being shipped much quicker than previously. Hope this helps if anybody is thinking of ordering one.

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah got mine to after 4 months..

    • @lostrait
      @lostrait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I ordered mine on july 20th and i'll be getting mine this friday. :) so 3 week wait is not to bad

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lostrait yup...once they added the warehouse and stuff ...its all good,,you will love it...good luck!

  • @juanpabloechenique5583
    @juanpabloechenique5583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I have a Fender tube amp which I love to play, but it's always hectic to plug effects, pedals, cables, power supplies, etc, when children are around. This amp looks like a great solution, and the fact that can be used as bass amp, even better... My question is if I switch to this amp, am I going to sacrifice the smooth and natural sound of my tube amp?

  • @woodstoc55
    @woodstoc55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought that this sounded like a great practice amp, but with all the uncertainty around when you actually get the damn thing I went ahead with the Boss 100 MKII. It arrives today. And I bought it on Amazon two days ago.....

  • @shaunmcinnis1960
    @shaunmcinnis1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this amp and love it. I wish it would keep your rhythm guitar when you lay down your own track. It just keeps the bass and drums, unless I overlooked it, but awesome feature anyway.

  • @jasonmullinder
    @jasonmullinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I clicked on this thinking the Spark was final;ly released, just checked Positive grid and and it's still Pre-release. I wish they would stop trying to build hype on these, too many "reviews" and not seeing anythingon when they will be available

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You mean to say this amp is not available yet. I want to purchase this amp. I have the VIP1 which I bought 3 years ago but it's not stereo.

    • @jasonmullinder
      @jasonmullinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@phillipholt6005 Reading through comments there are people that pre-ordered in October and still waiting, so it could be a while until they are in stores or even shipped if you pre-order today.
      More importantly we have no reviews from anyone that spent their own money to buy one of these, everything online about the Spark is paid advertising or at least risking losing any further relationship with Positive Grid if they say anything critical. TH-camrs want to have the latest gear for demos/reviews to maintain clicks so nobody wants to give a bad review and lose out

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you think it's worth the wait? I don't know any amp is in this league except for the vip series

    • @jasonmullinder
      @jasonmullinder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The blutooth function looks limited to the Spark amp, it probably needs USB to connect with any other Poaitive Grid software.
      I already have an iRig Micro amp that can do that and also allows me to attach my speaker cab. It connects to PC or iPad so I have home and portable options
      If you want the best options for amp/fx sims better to get an interface and studio monitors then pick and mix software as much as you like

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to their website and they are saying that there is no issues. Please try that and let me know what your opinion if it's BS.

  • @Yimello
    @Yimello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It actually seems easier to start a youtube channel, build up a few subscribers and get PG to send you one out rather than actually buying one.

  • @ericobrien2674
    @ericobrien2674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Locked in and purchased after your review....Wish I could say the same about other reviews/bloggers, but I do not regret my time spent here ;-)!

  • @paulmurphy7028
    @paulmurphy7028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there ..just bought this amp ( waiting on delivery ) and found your channel ...I am from Watertown so i love it !

  • @belo1971
    @belo1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got mine and it is noisy and a lot of him even with crunch sounds...No need to speak about rock and heavy rock sounds’ hum.
    Do you have the same problem please ? Thanks for your answer and help. Kindest regards from France 🇫🇷

  • @reno145
    @reno145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What sold me about your review is the along the lines of just as a separate Bluetooth speaker is sounds amazing. Funny, as I have been looking for a BT speaker for my garage and this may be the one. Plus I get the added bonus of having a guitar amp too.

  • @rockmachinenorderney7916
    @rockmachinenorderney7916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. Nice review, thank you. Just one question, is it possible to use the headphone output as a balanced line out? So I could use the Amp with a PA? Thank you

  • @DNYS8N
    @DNYS8N ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like I’m the only guy that had a bad experience with buying from them. It started with a misspelled email followed by a series of automated ticket numbers followed by inability of my amp’s serial number to be recognized to gain access online.
    I’m sure they are great and trying to catch up. I am just preferring simplicity. There is no phone number just a series of emails.
    We will see if it can be resolved

  • @belltown88squid28
    @belltown88squid28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These look (and sound) amazing, and packed with functionality. Mine will be here on Wednesday.

    • @VesicABand
      @VesicABand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you like?

  • @dukegfsl
    @dukegfsl ปีที่แล้ว

    Someone could make some $$ publishing a book along the lines of "Spark for Dummies". I'd buy it!

  • @jojolapraline
    @jojolapraline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sound is weird,very dark ,I doesn't give me desire to buy one.

    • @tomb8430
      @tomb8430 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree. I could never get into the positive grid products. Never liked the tone.

  • @DerekPaulGuitar
    @DerekPaulGuitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review!! The best one I’ve seen, digging your chill approach 👍 this thing looks good!

  • @huskvarsm
    @huskvarsm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always steve great job honest funny interesting and you never get into all the he said she said bullshit you just keep it real.....and thats why im still a follower.NEVER CHANGE.

  • @electricgypsyblues4761
    @electricgypsyblues4761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant think of anyone better to demo this than you Steve. This seems like a good alternative to a blaring amp without any options. What was your overall take on the simulation quality of all of the amps and effects?

  • @matteoburani
    @matteoburani 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great, great amp... for four months. after that it started humming like crazy. customer service is useless. now i find myself with an amp I raved about, that doesn't work.

  • @antonioaudet2627
    @antonioaudet2627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had seen this advertised on FB. It looked cool, but I wasn't sure it was worth the money.. Steve, you've sold me! Thanks!

    • @tamsinmccormick
      @tamsinmccormick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do tell when (if) you ever see it !

  • @ricriel6351
    @ricriel6351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice BUT!!!!! A video on How to set the amp up not how it works. Some of us are very new to amps, Bluetooth etc. How does the iPad hook to it etc. Lots of how it works videos. Thumbs DOWN on this one there are better how it works videos.

  • @shane011471
    @shane011471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about this for a thought PG? How about sending the units to your customers that PAID money for one and have been waiting for months instead of all these TH-camrs. Total Shitshow !

  • @temp289
    @temp289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done very informative video. Unfortunately costs a lot more when ordering from Germany.

  • @VideoMcVideoface
    @VideoMcVideoface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope they haven’t feature-bloated it out of the realm of viability. I love my Katana Mini, but my Katana Air app and the way it interacts with the amp is not user friendly so I mostly just set it and forget it. I really hope the supporting app experience is good on the Spark.

  • @niceguyfory0u
    @niceguyfory0u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ordered mine on December, 2019 and I received it yesterday. It was worth the wait! Been using the free plug ins on my I Phone.

  • @mikefabian2560
    @mikefabian2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spark?? Sounds like he's saying "Spock". Live long and prosper, Steve.

  • @DocHollidayGames
    @DocHollidayGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As much as I like the autochords feature, it does not work well at all for Devin Townsend music. Also, the option to use my Apple music makes no sense. It often grabs the live version from youtube even though the studio version is in my iTunes library.

  • @Grumpyoldman60
    @Grumpyoldman60 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I guess there's a function button my computer volume control called 'loud mouth schnook'.

  • @yomomma9815
    @yomomma9815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tired of waiting for this thing! I got my money back and bought a Boss Katana MKII 50for the same price.

  • @surrealchemist
    @surrealchemist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I kinda wish it had more features like Rocksmith. Like if you pick a song it could suggest a matching tone. I also want something to learn scales. Give me a backing track and show me where on the fretboard I can play a scale so I can jam.

  • @harry9392
    @harry9392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steve I am getting me one of these ,
    I had a stroke about 10 years ago , can't remember how to lead but cowboy cords
    I remembe, with the smart jam it might help me make some NOISE

  • @theboofin
    @theboofin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    People say it is a dark sounding amp and it certainly sounds like it. Don't know why they don't include a basic EQ pedal?

  • @alexcamalda9898
    @alexcamalda9898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonjour from Montreal Steve! Best Spark demo on TH-cam by far!!! Thank you!

  • @MrMangano421
    @MrMangano421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you like a hum and buzz , terrible customer service and long wait times this is the amp for you!

  • @richardsefecka6552
    @richardsefecka6552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got one of these and your demo was really great
    I appreciate the time you spent showing all the things the Spark can do
    Thanks

  • @wgolden3
    @wgolden3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything that's not in the manufacturer's manual can be found here. Thanks for this!