I filmed this video about a month before releasing it. Always check for new firmware with any of these digital modelling devices just incase there's any major updates. I hope you find this video helpful navigating the amp. 00:00 - About & Disclaimer (Not Sponsored - Amp on Loan) 00:37 - Jam Track (3 tones) 02:14 - Positive Grid Spark GO Overview, Size, Weight, Specs 03:22 - USB-C port / Audio Inteface 03:47 - Under the Front Grill 04:13 - Battery Runtime 04:32 - Clean Tone / John Mayer Slow Dance 05:24 - Sweet Memory Clean Tone (How to switch presets) 05:56 - Off-Clean Tone Two-Stone SP50 06:32 - Great Blues Tone - Blues Ark (Fender + Pedal Tone) 06:46 - Turning off effects 07:01 - Turning Down the Preset Volume 07:18 - Rock Presets - Crazy Crue (Marshall) 07:56 - Soldano (Dark Soul) 08:22 - Metal Presets - Iron Hammer 08:57 - Millenial Lead (Friedman Metal) 10:01 - Alternative - Spooky Melody 10:50 - Alternative (Hide and Seek) 11:39 - How to Create & Save a Preset 15:25 - Positive Grid Spark GO Pros and Cons

@xtimator

Ай бұрын

Didn't find/see the link for the wireless pack. Which one do you suggest?

@joestapleton4845

27 күн бұрын

@@xtimator I was wondering the same thing myself

Who would dare skip Shane's sweet opening jams?

@TheOpinionatedGuitarist

6 ай бұрын

IKR!!!

@earthsteward9

6 ай бұрын

Yes and he has performance playlists and lessons on his channel

Very Cool, Thankyou. What an awesome little unit, with all the "amp" Options and Effects. Sounds amazing. All the Best. Cheers

Thanks for helping me to decide if I want to buy one or not when on the road and may be getting the wireless as well.. Thank you & keep rocking 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻

I’ve been thinking about grabbing either this or the 40 for times I am traveling. Great vid Shane! 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸

@strumlead8741

6 ай бұрын

I have the 40W and just love it! It's wonderful and quite louder and more realistic sounding than the Spark Go IMO.

Thanks Shane 😊

Cool video. I’ve got the 40. I like the positive grid stuff. Ive found it a really good platform for beginners and more advanced players.

Hey man awesome video Quick question, when using a single coil strat, the super clean sounds and so low in volume when the amp is gunned. Distorted tones are as loud as you would want though. Is that the same for you?

Should've watched this before I ordered one, tho luckily it seems it wasn't a bad choice after all, great review ty

These Sparks are great. Check out the mini, is like the best between portability and volume, also with internal battery. I had the 40, and the mini love it even more!

I love the Spark line of products. I started with the 40. When the Go came out I was intrigued because I wanted a deck/dock amp for convenience and portability. While I know it’s an IR etc, the Go on its own is simply too small. To my ears it sounded like a 70’s transistor radio. I returned it and got the Mini instead. I barely play my 40 since getting the Mini. I love having both though.

I have a few ways to plug in and shredd...but still find myself hooking into my spark, it's on as a iPod speaker all day...and when a song comes on I dig, there's always a guitar plugged in ready to go.

this is a very goo and help ful review, Shane, big thank you! Would be good to also get the Spark Mini and compare it to NUX Mighty 8BT MKii. that are the actual 2 rivals. I wonder which one has a more accurate tone. The Spark Mini may also be lowder despite its smaller size.

What really blows my mind is that this has the same functionality with the Spark cab and accessories as the bigger sparks. This might be the most adaptable portable amp in the market and they priced it really competitively. The quality of gear you can get dirt cheap these days is astounding.

What about plugging it to an acoustic guitar? Would the device be still good and effective or it’s just good when using electric guitar! Also, could I use it on its own and without connecting to another bigger amplifier?

Love mine. DLC is annoying, but not at all necessary. It's just for the Hendrix pack. I paid because I'm a sucker for Univibes and wanted the fancier one, but there is a perfectly decent one in the standard firmware. There's no shortage of amps as standard either. The "smart jam" feature seems pretty useless to me. If it wasn't there, it wouldn't be missed. But for doing the important stuff its great. I play with a cable and it causes no problems at all

Can't find the wireless guitar connection he talks about being in the description? Anyone know?

What wireless system are you using? The cable does tip mine over

What is the recommended headphone impedance? Will regular phone headphones work?

I have one! As an amp, if used “near field”,…because that is what it was designed to be used as,…it’s a lot of fun.

Mine arrives tomorrow! A few of my students gave me Amazon gift cards. I’m a teacher so I’ll be using this a lot!

@Handschar1

2 ай бұрын

How is it?

If you were going on tour with a four-piece band in a mini-van to play in clubs, would you take something like this, a large modeling anp, Peavey Bandit, or a tube/valve amp?

@BrownAlan07

5 ай бұрын

*Small* modeling / tube amps

I was choosing between the nux and the spark go, i already have the spark 40 for home and i line it. I watched one of these for at work or travel, i just bought the spark go mainly because of recharge ability and the app since i already have a spark. Hope i made a good choice should be here this weekend.

I have the mini and its great…plenty loud enough for a bedroom or office…I run mine thru an frfr and it’s fantastic…fyi…the EQ is your friend, if you find it too bassy👍

The DLC is for the Jimi Hendrix Amps (jimi's family wants to get paid) and I got it and didn't feel I need it. Every other feature is included. I love my Spark mini and recommend it to any player who needs a small practice amp.

I ended up returning mine. Loved the form factor (size) and concept and was thought it would be great for travel, but it didn't feel good under the fingers (no "sponginess") at all.

How are the sounds of this amp compared to the NUX mighty lite BT?

a few years ago I was using an OOntz angle with a compressor pedal. or my Ukulele with active preamp. the recent ones I have have lag but I'm pretty sure most little speakers do it

Looks like a nice wee busking amp, heard its loud and I can strap it on my belt too.

does it sound good using electric acoustic guitars?

Can I ask what Bluetooth kit you used on this video to link to the Positive Grid Spark GO?

@intheblues

5 ай бұрын

I was connected to the Spark via Bluetooth. There's an official app you download to interact with the amp.

Just saw this video, have had my spark go for a few months and the presets sound nothing like these, any advice?

I have the Spark 40 and I’m pretty sure the only pay-to-use downloadable content is the Jimi Hendrix add-on.

I’m thinking it would be work well attached to the guitar strap with a short cable to the guitar and it would stay on the strap in the gig bag.

You mentioned a link to the wireless pack. Couldn't find it.

The only DLC is the Jimmy Hendrix tone pack, right?

Does the amp come with some jam tracks included to practice?

@jgudzik

5 ай бұрын

You can jam along to any song on KZread, Spotify or Apple Music. The app even analyzes the song and tells you what chords to play. It's great and a whole lot of fun! 🤘🎸

The wife (I may have hinted) has got me one for Christmas.

Damn! That amp it smaller than my prospects once I reach retirement age! TINY! 🙃😅😅😅😅

Mini, me. It rocks.

I dont know but shane has a kinda weird type of holding a pick. And i dont mean that hes a leftie.Thanks for the honest review shane. Love my spark 40, but for traveling and as the "were i be atm" moment i use a nux ml 2. The spark was to expensive for what he does and i dont like the app\dlc

Locked content? Nope. I will go for the NuX

Say's he's not a metal player and confirms it by playing a 7b5 chord immediately.

It was ok. A LOT of modern gaming is a total scam!

No, it's shite! Don't believe all the hype, you lose definition of sound when you pull back guitar volume, play a backing track and guitar, both sounds fighting each other, it simply can't handle it, not bad for headphone use, but spend some money and get something decent ;)

@stephaneruhlmann3262

5 ай бұрын

What would be something decent according to you?

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5 ай бұрын

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4 ай бұрын

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Replaceable batteries are better. Do we know how long they will make these? Do we know if they will continue making these built in batteries? Built in batteries eventually need to be replaced; just like cell phone and computer batteries. If they aren't made anymore then your amp becomes a paperweight. Rechargeable removable batteries are the best. They are easily replaced when they stop working. These Spark Go amps must be updated with Windoz software. Sorry. I refuse to use spyware computers. GNU/Linux for me. I love the concept, but won't buy one of these.

@SiegfriedFarnonMRCVS

6 ай бұрын

Really? Once the batteries are no longer charging can't you just keep it plugged in and keep it working? Loses the functionality of portability has to be near a power point but not the same as being a paper weight....or have I got that wrong?

@MrMoneyHelper

6 ай бұрын

Not all battery operated devices can function while charging. You would need to read the manual to know if this will function while plugged into the wall. @@SiegfriedFarnonMRCVS

It sounds exactly like it looks to me, very small, and very plastic. To me, this is for a 6 year old kid who wants to be a rock band player. If this is all I had to practice with, I'd quit playing. Just being honest with my opinion.

I bought one a few months ago and its my best guitar based purchase for years. Its sat on my shelf near my guitar and takes me seconds to start playing. More than enough volume for practice