$16,000 Van Halen Guitar Vs $129 Amp!

We got exclusive access to the GC Vintage Room to demo some of history’s most iconic guitars with Spark GO 🎸

[@RichardGarcia93]

That 129$ amp is the Spark Go and it rips. Has all the same tones as the big amp, just portable.

[@ChuckNorris-nb7do]

Thing sounds killer

[@mr.coolio4321]

Yeah, the entire video is just a promotion for the amp.

[@Purzeval]

I’m saving up for one, I have the other two and I use them just as much as my boss amp

[@hyperr1092]

Using it right now, things fucking great! Sounds better than my other bigger spark amp

[@OptimusMaximus78]

Well thanks for answering my question before I could even type it 😂

[@bones10145]

He's lucky there wasn't a sign that said "No Eruption"

[@philip_si]

No one can stop me from erupting when seeing that guitar, sign or no sign.

[@kaDOA-xg6tf]

never saw one actually, a lot of "no Stairway to heaven", " No smells like t.s.", "No smoke on the water", "No wonderwall" but i never saw "no Eruption")))

[@snapascrew]

Or one that said play eruption correctly lol

[@PaulieLauraXombie1331]

"No eruption? Denied"

[@fuckamericanidiot]

DENIED!!

[@tony_n316]

They were originally 25k and they immediately sold out of the 300 made. I’m absolutely shocked they’re only work 15k now… Given that Eddie is no longer with us.

[@netrioter]

And the real one sold for close to 4 million last year..lol

[@Eri1ck1BM]

@@netrioterReal one hasn’t been sold

[@nathanroessler3095]

​@@netrioternope. Was was a Kramer only used in the Panama video. Never been played.

[@sercastamere9853]

The shocking thing to me is why anyone would buy a $25,000 replica of a guitar whose entire modus operandi was DIY cheap guitar that sounds great

[@misterghee1]

​@@sercastamere9853ZackLee sir😅👍

[@TopSecretZ]

The last thing that guy wanted to hear was "im gonna do something illegal" while he hands you over a 16 thousand dollar guitar 😅

[@Nameless-pf1yj]

Lmao

[@palitolitola]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@lilvaginastain6643]

I thought he was gonna do stairway lol

[@Dr.evil.porkchop]

And put on some pants.

[@user-fs4wi3wl3i]

“Eruption” the “Stairway To Heaven” of guitar solos.

[@judgegarry]

I used to tell the crowd during our first set that we didn't take requests to play Stairway to Freebird...

[@chrisrigg3753]

​@@judgegarrywhat about wonderwall?

[@BobGnarley.]

im pretty sure Stairway to Heaven is the Stairway to Heaven of guitar solos.

[@blarghblargh]

@@BobGnarley. that's the joke

[@BobGnarley.]

@@blarghblargh there was no joke, it was a statement

[@johnwilson6202]

that picking at the end was nice very clean

[@devinstaats-walker9211]

You get the hall pass when you rip like that man. That was super clean.

[@walter7787]

No. Dont do that in a guitar store. It makes the employees mad because its really easy for some dumb fuck to break an expensive guitar showing off.

[@stateofchrysalis5483]

​@walter7787 if a guitar breaks because it's played, it was never worth buying in the first place.

[@bigboss3051]

@@walter7787if you break a string while tremolo picking you’re doing it wrong

[@mate8115]

​@@bigboss3051or the strings are old, could happen in a guitar store

[@kinneyshoes1]

When you spend $16K on a $499 guitar

[@N0remacsketch]

It’s barely 500$ saying it came with Van Halen memorabilia and it was made by the best Luithers in the world to make the most accurate replica of a extremely famous guitar. 🤘🤘🤘

[@SlickArmor]

That originally sold for 25k

[@stephensarmento3529]

16k for a guitar that was originally 25k

[@SlickArmor]

@@stephensarmento3529 I think there's an echo in here. 🤣🤣

[@DZblaze]

​@@SlickArmorhaha

[@TylerGibsonMusic]

Holy shit that was clean…

[@almeidabalqhin818]

uhhhm no. he got the solo wrong.

[@GucciaveGettindollaz]

tremolo picking and tapping are literally some of the easiest guitar techniques to do. it sounds cool for sure but literally anyone could do it with an hournor teo of practice

[@Ripper7ix]

​@@GucciaveGettindollazrecord yourself and do it

[@roberto3262]

​@neubernocker705 let's see it!

[@Fadegalaxy-mv4mp]

@@roberto3262dog be isn’t wrong, he’s not calling eruption easy he’s just saying those specific parts are easy

[@itsmerowey]

Introduces guitar - "this guitar needs no introduction" 😂

[@Unn.amed.]

“Im gonna do something illegal” Him: *fucking runs out the store and steals the guitar*

[@JansenGlasc]

LMAO

[@steve4321able]

They wouldn't let me touch that guitar at Guitar Center.

[@youztuber5000]

Honestly, it's probably disappointing. They don't want you to go online and tell everyone it's shit, that would hurt sales.

[@GravyHucker]

@@youztuber5000 I mean at the end of the day, it's just wood and metal and wires.

[@bababoey.]

​@@GravyHuckerIt's not just any wood and metal and wires, it's FENDER wood and metal and wires, which instantly makes it 10x more expensive for some godforsaken reason😔😔

[@iamelvisman68]

​@@bababoey.Theres unfortunately some mental magic in some of those high end guitars that arent any better than parts casters you can build for pennies. And if you cant bond with a guitar it doesnt matter what its worth

[@looking_33]

@@youztuber5000they haven't sold them since 2007 and nobody is reading reviews for something that is essentially an art piece/investment

[@matthewhuerta5831]

Thats not illegal. Illegal would be playing the crazy train solo

[@philipshapkin2802]

Off. Thats what im learning right now 😂

[@caidencapone8643]

I'm learning that

[@rutvikrs]

035

[@philipshapkin2802]

@@caidencapone8643 same ;(

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is ' the forbidden riff '.

[@boots_33]

Playing that tapping section wrong should be illegal, that's for sure.

[@stonklover]

yep. fucking classic gen z noob playing it wrong

[@gball6755]

this right here lmao

[@rdgfx3]

He played a lame version of the tapping parts of Eruption. He didn't play it right and the guy is a douche bag, too.

[@paulmorgan5841]

You play it and post it.

[@user-yv3pu9wr4y]

@@paulmorgan5841 anyone can play the tapping part even beginner guitarist. no need for proof

[@kornelstrebl6782]

I work at a guitar center in Michigan Southfield and I’ve sold out our store of spark products like 3 times. I swear by em. I’ve had a kemper for years and although I do love that thing and it’s still my main gig amp I ADORE the sparks. The tones you can get out of them are pretty mind blowing. I definitely recommend it to anyone starting out for the versatility so you can have some fun when you get frustrated learning. Or for those that have been playing for decades for some killer tones and pedals/effects at your fingertips so you can play along to your fav songs. These products are 🔥

[@gunslingersymphony5015]

Watch commenting that store's name if you work there. Don't criticize their practices, or you're liable to get fired. Maybe they've changed their policy to allow free speech since then, but I saw it happen many years ago. Can't say I'm not happy that my hometown music mall put them out of business here. lol

[@ryanjohnston4249]

Normally, I'm not big on huge money guitars but damn does that sound good. It helps this guy can just play the hell out of it and that little amp is punching way above $129 dollars. But damn!

[@castleanthrax1833]

Tiny speakers often sound great when recorded. They fall down when that speaker has to actually "push" the air across the room.

[@blarghblargh]

I think it's 99% practice, and 1% the hardware

[@ryanjohnston4249]

@@blarghblargh Yes, you do have to work diligently. But good gear makes a difference when you get to a point where you're pretty solid. Most people are not there, however.

[@ho11owbone]

Honestly a $500 guitar can sound just as good if the player is good.

[@yourselfbch]

you killed it bro thanks for sharing

[@mtp04987]

Dudes face at the end was priceless😂

[@fonzie5170]

"Im gonna do something illegal" *proceeds to play Eruption wrong*

[@Allguitarinfo]

Right on. Dudes flexing on some wrong tapping

[@paulmorgan5841]

You play it loser

[@MetalHippie83]

Wrong? Who cares lets see you play it right then.

[@phillipsprague3275]

I love it when guitarists play songs, that need no improvement, exactly like the artist that wrote it played it!

[@chasing_dragons]

The amp is actually really nice. The playing though is flawless. Excellent playing man, seriously. I still don't have "Eruption" down yet after many years of playing. Small amps are great for practicing.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Well, that IS their primary function.

[@bdubberz]

*gives introduction* “it needs no introduction”

[@RessurectTheRage]

im saying

[@connorthecorgi]

It literally says "applause" in the captions lmao

[@Mike-wn7oh]

Eddie was amazing.. so many people can play the sins but imagine being the one guy who thought of it all… RIP EVH

[@Mike-wn7oh]

*songs

[@billdixon3752]

We all gonna miss eddie..

[@saiyancooop1217]

" this guitar needs no introduction" after introducing the fuck out of it

[@robertb5175]

Sounds like you are playing thru my alarm clock. I own the regular spark and with headphones it is great.

[@bababoey.]

If you think headphones is great with it you should get around to recording with it one day, it's a breeze and you can make it sound absolutely legendary.

[@florian_thrash]

This guy has larger holes in his jeans than I have in my soul

[@2centsam927]

yup! but his white tennis shoes are puss !

[@petepurdee]

Love that solo all my life. Ed the Shred.

[@michaelhicks9396]

Shreddie Van Wailin’ 🤘🏼

[@andydinger7339]

Stoked to see Bill S. Preston, Esquire finally learned how to play

[@dimitriostheodorides1580]

Im glad they are asking 15,999 because 16k would have been OUTRAGEOUS

[@R2R3Lockingnut]

Careful! You might scratch it 😂

[@marcaustin]

Imagine how good it sounds through an Amp not made by Fisher Price

[@guitarlover1370]

Owner of the store, "yea I can listen to that again today"

[@EclipseStorm923]

The smile at the end says it all!

[@ErnstJanBraakman]

"There you go" should be put in a DJ-mix :D Awsome and well performed!!

[@TheLK157]

Damn that was one of the cleanest eruptions I’ve ever seen

[@jimbobmim4538]

I was at that guitar center and it was pretty cool they had lots of memorials to famous guitarists

[@galaxyii]

That guitar is dope and you freaking SHRED!!! Great video! Thanks for posting and rock on!!!

[@zackmano]

Actually one of the best Eruption covers ive seen 🙌🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@dylanshallcross9356]

Freaking love this!!!!

[@vaughnmcmillan8400]

Fantastic rendition of that riff! Way to go!

[@caidencapone8643]

Bro that face when he first held it got me dying 💀

[@MontourR]

Dude just butchered both those riffs on probably the most iconic rock guitar of all time

[@JustGuitarThings]

Cope

[@brianb0326]

bro just shredded that. Very nice

[@JonDeth]

Those riffs can get you killed in some places lol, but you genuinely did them justice.

[@JesusGarcia-cs9wl]

Sounds great dude!

[@drew1055th]

Well damn bro.. You fuckin killed that! Keep it up man!

[@iamelvisman68]

Jesus man, you didnt have to do that to us. Cleanest picking ive heard in awhiiiile

[@stevebnarasky7994]

I love how this clips Background imagery is a collage collision of Les Paul and Stratocaster into what is the Brainchild of a Mastermind!

[@I36V]

Bro wasn’t shredding, he was ripping at the end .💀

[@YogsenForfoth]

When the camera stop recording, they took the guitar away from him and they told him to never come back. 😂

[@youknoweverything7643]

That guitar sounds amazing through that spark go amp

[@amandaflynn5835]

AWESOME PLAYING

[@GuitaringGuitarist]

Dude what your playing is immaculate!!

[@tbbainter777]

Yes it amplified the notes of the guitar with onboard effects producing a sound in the realm of what we were expecting

[@BiGGD313]

Comment I was looking for

[@jfh26]

I'm just here for that light blue strat on the bottom right 👀

[@R24914]

Hell yeah, man. You totally enjoyed that. Awesome.

[@joshuakirkwood6680]

Righteous, dude! We're not worthy.flawless. even added a little spice to a transition.

[@ScttSt_vocals]

Damn, your playing is like ON POINT, so awesome

[@evglern]

You have to hear these Spark Amps in person to truly appreciate their immense sound compared to other practice amps. I actually use my Spark 40 on gigs by just placing a house microphone on it and it sounds amazing. As good as my customary Fender Hot Rod DeVille and easier to cart around. I use the Spark mini for practice and the Spark Go for portable uses such as collaboration and Song writing. Awesome Amps, all of them. A lot less expensive too! You can’t go wrong!

[@Hendricks777]

Wow! Bill from Bill and Ted’s really did learn how to shred!!

[@chuckshaw1593]

Eddie said that these were much nicer than the real Frankenstrat. Which isn't surprising i guess.

[@charlesshepherd2004]

Those Sparks are awesome. I have one. Im no pro, Rockstar. But I get down on the weekends 🎸

[@quantumtwig1303]

"Gives introduction" "This guitar needs no introduction"

[@JamesStreetStation]

Where's the burn mark on the head stock?

[@scotttatlock3188]

At least you didn’t disrespect the guitar. Great playing!

[@chrish7]

Instead of signs in music stores saying no Stairway to Heaven, now they need no Eruption.

[@TheQman69]

Worked at a local guitar store for many years when I was younger and we had nothing against kids coming in and playing Stairway or whatever they were learning. We had this kid who was about 10 at the time who could play the solo perfectly and put the adults in the room to shame. It was beautiful when he would come in and shame the unsuspecting Chad's playing Wonderwall, any RHCP song, or the intro to Smells Like Teen Spirit.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Haha..that dive at the end, the face he makes😅😂

[@blendo12345]

guitar side of youtube is so chill

[@user-pl7le1jc6m]

He was just checking to see if the manager was barreling towards him at that point

[@js7003]

Nice chops mang

[@_TomasS.]

My dude straight up played aint talkin bout eruption

[@spectrumdisorder]

Look at all those LPs!

[@marshallholland2248]

The red paint looks so much more vibrant than the new EVH striped series mass produced Frankenstein guitars lol

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I built myself a Frankenstein Ibanez RG and it's one of my favorite guitars now.

[@officialWWM]

That actually sounds amazing!

[@codythedoggo7671]

What impeccable phrasing

[@chasebovenschen2267]

Damn shame you had to trim it that was a hell of a representation of eruption well done ❤

[@BEATURAZ]

Eruption was such a killer guitar solo song. And dude, you did it justice!!! Congrats you're one of the best, period, end of story, top thousand guitarist across the world! Nothing to be ashamed of EVER!!! And anybody who's ever watched the great EVH play on his strat, has every right to fanboy out when there's one put in their lap! I hope you ended up getting that guitar for yourself. And also, EVH RIP! Dude gave us so much entertainment. I'll never forget the first time I saw him put his cig in between the strings on the neck while sweating playing this song. God bless!!!

[@johndaugherty4127]

I highly recommend that Slash goldtop behind you.

[@MikeAmerica219]

Great guitar work 🙏

[@SilverWatcher.]

That baby amp is adorable 😅😂

[@optiTHOMAS]

Absolutely sick, man! 😁😎👌🏻

[@blxkmxss3151]

You got my subscription... Outstanding

[@mattiashjort9608]

Wow, that tiny amp rips ass. Cool kit.

[@ReefReview]

Dude that was sick

[@brandon4812]

I don’t understand how guitars go for so much cause their a replica… just find a cheap guitar your not afraid to cut up and customize and there you go, now you made that replica and saved a ton of cash

[@brianstrutter1501]

Ok I'll take 2 of those amps please

[@TBArtz1]

I have that red and orange Les Paul back there

[@JoeRoberts-ow9zz]

that guitar plays the sound track to my life love it thanks

[@MrPlayfilms]

Its hard to believe that amp is cranking out that sound all by itself 😮 The Spark 🔥 GO .? I’m going to look at this again then mine 😮 good show.

[@pgman5416]

“i’m gonna do something illegal teehee hehehe jaja” *god tier eruption*

[@JameaJimea1175]

“ Breaks string “ ight boss you’re done here

[@Taxevader-gk9ms]

this guitar needs no introduction after giving guitar introduction

[@Qynth]

Introduces the guitar “This guitar needs no introduction”

[@cuberlychee]

When he said “imma do something illegal” I legit thought he was gonna play stairway to heaven 😂

[@thenext9537]

I used to have 4 full stacks. 2 of them were crates, other 2 were “Tubeworks” with a mosvalve. Basically needed a truck just for my gear. Now? You can roll up with your MacBook or iPhone or spark and plug in front of house. I believe Nita Strauss does that. I sold them all, went to a small combo amp. They just mic the one speaker anyway. Now I don’t even have to do that, sounds great and easy to set up. Drummer still gets hosed though 😮

[@M.E.P.Sinambela.AA03074]

He’s face like Jason Becker? Awesomeness🙏