Positive Grid Spark 2 Review
Today I’m checking out version 2 of something that many think is the best guitar practice amp in the world, the Spark 2. Positive Grid sent me the amp to review. I hope you enjoy the video!
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Does it work woth a footswitch?
So let me get this straight… you bagged on the gen 3 katana not being worth the money but this lump of junk is worth it?
I preordered. Being able to loop in my living room without needing a bunch of extra stuff will be nice
Hello, my name is Elmo Karlalablahblabanan and I shred the guitar
Do they have a foot switch
Is it better than the Mini??
This upgrade is absolutely great in every way except for one MAJOR FAIL!! Apparently plugging into the new stereo/mono line out mutes the internal speakers in the same way plugging in headphones does. This is gobsmackingly weird. I mentioned this to positive Grid who replied "this is the normal way amps with line outs operate". Um…. NO IT'S NOT!!!
This is a monetized review btw (biased)
My only question is… if you got it early? Are you one of the people promoting it making it seem better than it really is?
Don’t take that negatively I value your other reviews or I wouldn’t be subscribed, but I am curious since have it early
I purchased the Spark guitar amplifier at full price, only to find out two weeks later, without any prior announcement, that the company released a new model at the same price with additional features. To make matters worse, their marketing now portrays the old model as obsolete. I ended up with an outdated model in just two weeks, with no resale value whatsoever.
As for the company's promotion offering a discount to upgrade to the new model, it's simply laughable and insulting. I've lost trust in this product, especially since the company has not responded to the emails I've sent. I believe this product is not worth it anymore, as the company itself has devalued its resale value.
i have pre ordered mine from your link but with the problem of recovering my account, the choose of a pearl White, and to have make that purchase on 2 days…(family life with kids lol) i hope it has been registered for you too ! thank you !!
Hard pass. For that money, you can get yourself a nice tube amp.
Can you upload your tones to your cloud? ????
What about a spark 2 versus Hotone pulse comparison ????????
Top video Elmo, I am trying to pluck up courage to start looping with a view to doing solo gigs – so obviously the looper feature is huge as a current Spark 40 owner. Your playing is amazing and i can tell ive made a good decision to upgrade already!
Which one you'd prefer; the Spark 2 or the Hotone Pulze? They seem kinda similar to what they offer as a practice amp with all the bells and whistles.
This upgrade is absolutely great in every way except for one MAJOR FAIL! Apparently plugging into the new stereo/mono line out mutes the internal speakers in the same way plugging in headphones does. This is gobsmackingly weird. I mentioned this to positive Grid who replied "this is the normal way amps with line outs operate". Um…. NO IT'S NOT!
I want folders
If you run straight to front of house and in ears this is loud enough right?
It seems great, but I'm tired to having to drain my phone just to use my amp. I will pay extra to put a touchscreen on the box.
I have the spark 40, mini, and the Go and they are all really great. The one feature I wanted that they didn't have was the looper, so the spark 2 is pretty neat now that it comes with a looper.
Thanks Elmo for the demo/review/comments on this! Great playing as always
I got the mini one, love it.
Have the spark amp myself. Great piece of practise gear. But nowmather settings the sound is a bit muffled. You dont get that in your face mids. Maybe they adressed this in the updated 2 version. Sounds good tough.
come on put your hand in your pocket, we want to see Spark 2 vs Spark live review
Who does your scalloping on the Non-Yngwie Strat used in the video?
Hi does it sound good at low volumes …say 60-70 db and what is the headphone volume like ? Some people complained on the spark 1 it was extremely low and poor ? Tnx
Nice review! I may sold, the speaker sounds good for practice to small gig
Man, the scalloped Strat is so fucking beautiful, is that a Malmsteen style's Fender? I mean, a real fender? the headstock says something else.
The speaker stand is way off though :/
New subscriber here – what mic are you using to record the amp? Thx in advance
Thanks for the review – like you – I love my Spark Mini. No urge to upgrade at this point. My next amp will be a Princeton.
Great video! At 9:48, when you turned off the overdrive on the app for the Marshall amp, did you have an external overdrive pedal engaged? Thanks!
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Sounds better than Hotone Pulze?
Does anyone know the upgrade price for existing spark owners?
I went for the earlybird special when the first one came out and it took eight months for them to deliver so no thanks lol when I received it it was just a noisy mess. They were shipping them without a grounded adapter. They literally sent me an adapter two months ago, so I was finally able to use my amp and now the spark two is out. They treat Youtubers better than their actual customers. Other than that when I saw you were going to demo it I made sure to watch your reviews are the only ones I trust.????
Could have given a bigger discount for the upgrade… not worth the upgrade if I'm paying the same for spark 2
I had the Spark 1 for less than 24 hours. The speakers were awful even for a practice amp when compared to my little Marshall DFX30. It also buzzed like hell so I had to plug in a USB cable to remove the buzz. I'm hoping the 2.0 is a better attempt at what should have been a cool concept.
I HAVE TO WAIT UNTILL OCTOBER, AND THIS GUY GETS IT FOR FREE
I just bought the spark 1 lol
My original spark 40 makes a great paper weight.
Great review, the big question for me is how are the sounds compared to the hotone? Which one you prefer?
Did you see the new PRS SE CE 24 standard satin.? Youtube channels are all calling it the best guitar for $500. Your opinion on it would be great.
Could you do a review on the Jet-jt300 its Jets entry level tele style heard some good things about it and im looking foward to getting one, would be nice to see an unbiased review by you.
Especially on these crunch chords, the Spark 2 murders the Spark mini in terms of tone…
Does not sound as bassy (muddy) as the original Spark.
Did you notice a difference?
Thanks for a great video – I've got a Spark Go with a Spark Cabinet – Can't see any improvement over and above what that combo already offers here? – (Obviously you can tweak with dials but it's not a valve amp) so you've got to tweak on the go – thought that was the point of the app – punch in a preset – so what's the point? – Ultimately more questions than answers here. Perhaps you could shed some light on the finer points of this? As I've mentioned I've a s Spark Go with a cabinet – apart from ecstatically looks, coupled with "you can't get a REAL sound from that mentality" can't see the upgrade is worth it. Positive grid are offering a discount for Spark users – but not to the Go customers like me which seems mad as if it was that good / better we'd be queuing up and worthwhile for them offering an upgrade path?
I've a Marshall Avt 275 sitting in the corner, now gathering dust, as a practice amp its light years ahead at low volumes but limited in terms of effects. I feel thats the point at which this is all a grey area – "Gigability." The Marshall, as bought crossed that divide = an amp you could gig with – 4 channels – more versatile in 2004 – In 20 years I don't think anything has changed, looking forward to spark version 1, 20…. 15 !!!!. Anyway this is a great discussion point is'nt it – maybe ultimately its just all about maximum fun and for that alone spark wins?