Get the GO and the CAB! You’ll have the most versatile best of both worlds, for traveling or jammin at home. The CAB can get Very Loud with the GO pushing it, and you’re able to dial in Nice tones! Can’t beat the size with some phones, late night or in a hotel room.
@marcinjulius3 ай бұрын
Agree, I have the go because for most cases that’s the best solution for me, if I need more volume I just connect it with my ZT Lunchbox.
@swayiglesias2 ай бұрын
What’s the CAB?
@BJJandBS8 ай бұрын
Had all of them. Only kept the 40 becauss its the only one that can actually put out enough volume to make it enjoyable and feel like a real amp.
@beaukneaus7 ай бұрын
Now there's the Spark Live, with 150 watts. And that thing is apparently a BEAST!
@garrysimmons1118 ай бұрын
I'm a fan of the Mini. I've created four presets that are loaded into the hardware slots: clean, crunch, gain, and bass. I bought it to practice/jam while on vacation. I can stream my band's set list or new songs to learn via Spotify on my phone to the Mini and play along. Plus the Mini makes a decent Bluetooth speaker when paired with the phone for use in the garage while working on vehicles or at the beach or where ever. It doesn't get much day-to-day use as I usually just plug my guitar in my PC's audio interface and use software amp sims, but it's perfect for traveling.
@anotherheadlessdemo8 ай бұрын
BUYER BEWARE. I bought a Spark 40 and while still under warranty, it stopped working. I contacted support and they asked questions, sometimes sending me duplicate emails (which became very confusing). They said I would be getting information on where and how to return the amp. I've heard nothing and they no longer answer any emails. This started last September. The worst support of any company I've ever had to deal with. Fender sent me a replacement Super Champ x2 within 3 weeks.
@kirkwilliams21273 ай бұрын
Have had mine a year and use it almost daily no issues.
@MrBluescruiseАй бұрын
I bought my Spark 40 used, but it had never been registered. Fast forward to June hardware update time... which immediately bricked my. I contacted customer support who sent me a different file to try. It didn't help, so I again contacted them and they sent me an RMA label to return the doorstop Amp, postage paid and 2 weeks later, a brand new one was at my door, no muss, no fuss so apparently your mileage may very. In my case, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Kudos to Positive Grid 😊
@valueofnothing24878 ай бұрын
I got some different speakers for my 40 - it's a little brighter. But if I was starting over I just get the cheapest one buy a 12-in full range speaker cab.
@jea7838 ай бұрын
I plug the Spark headphone output into a Katana 50 MK II guitar input with a 1/4 to 1/8 jack. . Lot of power with great sounds !
@musicalpurpose2566Ай бұрын
You can actually use the phones jack to an auxiliary port on your PA and it sounds incredible.
@Sea_Jay8 ай бұрын
Yep, I think the Go is the one to get. I'm shocked at how often I use it. It goes everywhere in the front pocket of my travel guitar.
@vocalion95198 ай бұрын
I still use my Spark 40 all of the time. I've been using it with an external battery for a couple of years. There are a variety of ways to attach the battery to the back of the amp so that it's not in the way.
@DaveHarper7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I've had the Spark 40 since they came out and love it. Though I have a battery attached to back of mine and NEVER use the power cable. I rarely play through anything else anymore and also use it in the workshop and outside around the bonfire as a bluetooth speaker for music. Adding the battery to the Spark 40 makes it serve the purpose of what the Mini would do for me. Think I'm going to have to spring for the GO though, that seems SO handy and to remain in the same ecosystem and same app is a huge bonus. ( I do use the app for playing along with tunes and getting different sounds at times).
@Nostreborlatsyrhc8 ай бұрын
Had the Pod Go. Thought it was so useful. Sadly , software kept crashing after i tweaked Presets so back it went. Bought the NUX Mighty Lite 2. Simply fantastic and totally reliable.
@DylanTalksTone8 ай бұрын
The pod? I had the nux and it was so terrible I didn’t even review it
@Lazarus_G27 күн бұрын
Right on the money with the Go, Dylan! I've been using those little Fender and Vox plugin things since they came out and cigarette amps before that for practice. Practice amps with 10 or 12 inch speakers have always just been too large to be easy to use. The Go fits in my backpack with my laptop, music, and headphones (if I really need them). I don't have to find a place to plug in an extra thing AND it sounded like my guitar on clean. I didn't think that would be what sold me when I first turned it on, but it did. I'm hoping it works well with my bass, that'll be even better.
@michaelk73838 ай бұрын
A good, honest review. I have all three too. Do you happen to have your tone presets available on the Tone Cloud? Those would be interesting to try out.
@shanewalton88888 ай бұрын
Just picked up a Nux myself. Such confident little amps.
@TFShaw8 ай бұрын
Yes! Love my NUX
@BIBSTERSrepairshop8 ай бұрын
Oh and that Texas toast is making me give half my guitars that look that Joe dirts parents gave him when they left him at the Grand Canyon
@dougc848 ай бұрын
I bought a Mini for Christmas and was really, really disappointed with it. I'm pretty sure the one I had was busted though. It would be really quiet - like, you couldn't hear it over a small fan - then there was a point in the volume where it would go from quiet to clipping the speaker. And, for some reason, both volume knobs had to be up. You couldn't just use the guitar volume, or you'd hear nothing. It was a very negative experience, which only further emphasized the negative experiences I had with PG apps on my iPhone or iPad in the past. It's neat, but I returned it 2 days later.
@garywebb50588 ай бұрын
I have the 40 and the go. The 40 is used to stream music…….. But I use the go fairly often. I sit on the couch with the go on the coffee table pointing at me from about 3ft away at an angle. I do use the app as I find some very good tones. I think the thing sounds remarkably well using it like this. I also have a Yamaha thr30ii. I also like that a lot. I think that is far better that the 40.
@luckyspartan18757 ай бұрын
You can get a powerbank for the spark 40 to make it more portable
@MrSSIRON8 ай бұрын
Can't tell ya how much I appreciate your perspective on this. Just what I needed. I boughtvthe mini. Please with the purchase
@CANNIMAGINE8 ай бұрын
I use my Spark 40 every day and love it. I have the 40 and Bias FX2 (which I hardly use) since the Spark 40 can run USP or headphone out into the computer, and I have saved presets on my Spark. It is small and light enough to carry anyplace if I wanted to do that, so I see no reason for the tiny amps for my use. I am an older guy and find it interesting how some of you complain about having a power cord😁Everything in my studio has a power cord except my acoustic drums🤣Good demo thanks!
@AvLGuitar8 ай бұрын
Hey Dylan, I'm curious if you have looked into the Gibson Tony Iommi humbucker pickup (currently discontinued). From what I have read it uses a very unique construction, with 2-3 different magnets. I'd be interested to see a deep dive video into the construction of it if that is something that sounds interesting to you and if you can find info on it. I guess Gibson kept the secrets pretty close. I have one in my SG and it is a great pickup. Just wish I had bought more of them when I could.
@ny72948 ай бұрын
I love the Gibson Iommi pickups and the Dirty Fingers .. two favorites of mine
@AvLGuitar8 ай бұрын
@ny7294 I haven't tried the dirty fingers myself. I would like to someday. But my sg has that iommi pickup in the bridge and a dimarzio air Norton in the neck. Probably my all time favorite combo.
@Adub3368 ай бұрын
I bought the Go at the holiday price basically for the same purpose and an upcoming trip. The only thing I tried that wasn't great was that the little speaker farts out with a bass at max volume, but meh, it can get still loud enough or I can just use headphones, still worth it just based on it being hilariously small.
@joewg38 ай бұрын
I got the Spark 40 in July 2020. I really like it, BUT it's way too muddy. Mine also cuts out when the volume is over half. I started just running it from the headphones jack to my tube amp and it sounds awesome. I'm considering the Spark Cab now instead of running through my tube amp.
@freesk88 ай бұрын
8 Minute Axe on KZbin did a really good video on how to fix the bass on the 40.
@patcaza61668 ай бұрын
thats a mighty good looking guitar you got there. Dylan thanks for sharing the info about those amps, i had an eye on them but wasnt sure but now Im fixed 👍
@BIBSTERSrepairshop8 ай бұрын
Excited about this I’ve been thinking about getting one but have been trying to decide what one
@BkBk-gy6vr6 ай бұрын
Don’t do it there are better amps out there.
@baranina19864 ай бұрын
@@BkBk-gy6vrLike what? Tell my which i may chose
@AlekseyNelayev7 ай бұрын
I also use the Spark Mini) I think, it is awesome for home or taking somewhere! Good smart thing)
@PaulChoate-s4v2 ай бұрын
The Spark 40 and Can are awesome. Damn it rocks.
@alwayslearning83658 ай бұрын
I have the Spark 40 as well, and like you I find it inconvenient due to the power cord. The sound is good though.
@shanewalton88888 ай бұрын
I know it is an amp video, but man, that guitar.
@nalukeko5 ай бұрын
Selling my Spark 40 and Control. It's been sitting on the shelf as an ornament. Thought I'd resurrect it at the desk, but it's such a hassle to keep the phone around. Plus the Bluetooth for audio playback isn't working anymore. It doesn't show up on devices to stream to it (Edit: there's a way to reset it. It's now showing. Might keep it as bluetooth speaker). Spark Control only works when connected to the app. Pointless. Selling that for sure.
@TechnoRiff8 ай бұрын
I agree with Dylan on the Spark 40 - it seems to have an awkward set of features: too large to easily travel with, too small for real gigging, etc. I'm thinking the Go might be the most versatile if paired with a larger thin powered speaker for travel.
@ronnieblanchet40722 ай бұрын
God bless you cat! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie
@RudeRecording8 ай бұрын
Have the Spark 40 and the control pedal. I also have Bias FX and Bias Amp. I never use my Spark 40 for several reasons. I've had problems with the Spark App not working on more than one Android device at a time, which is still not resolved after several emails to tech support. Most annoyingly, it doesn't work with Bias FX which I use more often for practice study as I live in a condo and I've gotten used to practice under headphones. Also, the Spark App does not have a player that would allow me to use my own self generated, mix minus tracks. I am more likely to use Line 6 Helix Native with HX Stomp for live applications as I can use my the tones I've created with the tracks I've created. My Spark 40 is for sale, I have the bag and the previously mentioned 4 switch control. Make me an offer, FOB Detroit, MI
@watchingthecrazyworld77618 ай бұрын
The Mini is the best. It's for the living room. The 40 sounds like it's under 2 blankets, and the Go sounds like a speaker in a can.
@jamesangelucci3142Ай бұрын
is the mini loud enough to play on beach or on porch for friends?
@watchingthecrazyworld7761Ай бұрын
@jamesangelucci3142 Yes. And if you want even louder, get the Spark 2. But I play in the woods, on the beach and even in the work shop with a mini.
@deejannemeiurffnicht17918 ай бұрын
that tiny one is SOOOOO useful, potentially (having not experienced it ''in the flesh''). Late night sudden sit-up-bolt-upright-with-an-idea-late-at-nite-with-in-built-neighbour-protection, if you don't always wanna sit around with headphones, or there's alate-nite light social going on. As are he other two for relevant occassions ( 2 C's and 2 S's in occassions?) too. Dylan has a way about him where I'd enjoy plugging his knowledge for affordable high quality serious mini combos, or even seperates/mini-stacks, particularly if they include DC power options (And AC. Or either), suited to grown-ups round a camo fire late night festy loud or chilled, garage party, where you ca;t blast too much, parks, anywhere they are easy to take along to make best use of the summer. But, which model guitar and bass amps of the past I enjoy (13th floor Elevators, Butthole Surfers, The Sonics, Shockabilly, Bingwater, Ween, Stooges, Velvet Underground, Sex Pistols, Link Wray, The Cramps, etc. Classic R&B/Garage/Rock n roll bass and guitar amp modelling wise.) Yeh, it springs a well of possibilities seeing stuff like this which may serve a purpose for the buyer beyind having a token to show they paid for something called a portable amp! You donlt expect certain miracles of mini tech, but, it's nice when within context appropropriate situatuons, you're getting something which points the right way for you, when not using big gear your used to. Little socials, and impromptus. Worth paying good money for (without taking the piss) something which really does serve a decent solid purpose. In theory. I suppose?
@deejannemeiurffnicht17918 ай бұрын
Yehhh! LOL, the medium one had a slightly early Hawkwind edge it would suit with it's drive/gain/fuzz, and reverb style going on there for are-we-still-awake-yet-? moments! Especially if a few of you have some, with WHATEVEr plugged in,
@briancampbell52437 ай бұрын
Hi. Love the gear reviews. I love the app. Do you get all the app features with th mini (Backing tracks, KZbin, Apple Music jamming etc).?Thanks to you, I’m going to sell the 40 and but the mini! 😂. I have the Hendrix pack. Is there anything I need to do like unpair the app from the amp before selling it? Thanks.
@sergiof36306 ай бұрын
Just in case this info is useful for someone, I just realized that the sound using headphones is not the same, Spark Amp has a fuller, richer and more realistic sound than the Go. I mean, maybe I was misinformed but the thing is that I have both, the Spark 40 and the Spark Go, both updated to latest firmware. I used to understand from review videos that both Spark devices had the same "brain" and just different construction, body and speaker size so theoretically they should sound the same when using the same set of headphones at the same volume and testing the same patches just downloaded from ToneCloud (without any modification after downloaded into the devices). I use them to practice in the apartment so I always use headphones, some Audiotechnica professional studio headset and they definately sound similar but for heavy gain (rock and metal patches) the difference between them is notorious. Just because of this I decided not to sell my Spark Amp and keeping it. The Go is still such a great piece of gear but I use it now for travelling only.
@nickm.94748 ай бұрын
Funny thing. I haven’t touch my 40 in a long time too. I actually prefer the mini. I think it sounds better. 40 is just too woofy sounding. And yeah. Gotta plug it in too. Haha. The go fits perfectly in my travel tech case. Sounds ok. Still better than those Marshall ones.
@jamesangelucci3142Ай бұрын
is the mini loud enough to play on beach, classroom or on porch for friends?
@AlexVonCrank7 ай бұрын
Great video. Love that pink paisley axe!! ❤
@haveagoodone58308 ай бұрын
Dylan, why did you stop using Kemper? Sorry if you answered this question before. What do you think of the new Kemper Player pedal and the apps?
@MattBrodeurMusic6 ай бұрын
6:10 Wouldn't you be better off connecting the amp to the phone via USB for direct sound?
@ltgray27808 ай бұрын
There's a lot of great players out there not sounding like they're playing through a Marshall stack.
@ChrisHendrix1178 ай бұрын
So… there’s still a case to be made… for more than one! Cause the Spark is fine for stationary use, but the Mini offers the portability of the battery and such… interesting…
@freesk88 ай бұрын
8 Minute Axe on KZbin did a really good video on how to fix the bass on the 40.
@brianasbury2493Ай бұрын
Dylan, How is latency with the Mini plugged into your DAW? I’ve been reading this is an issue, but those a Videos are plus a year old. I will be doing the firmware update immediately. Hopefully I am good or this thing gets sent back to SW.
@DylanTalksToneАй бұрын
It’s fine. I use it aaaaallllll the time
@clintonhaws89848 ай бұрын
Great review. Subbed.
@markpilloud47263 ай бұрын
Dig that Texas Toast!…shoutout to Matt and crew!
@DNYS8N3 ай бұрын
I added an external power pak that came with right adapter But Bad customer service. I have spark 40 and Go. My email log in has never worked. I can’t use most of the software. Customer service sent me tons of emails with peoples names (you can’t just call in). They made tons of work orders. When nothing was fixed they closed the inquiry.
@beaukneaus7 ай бұрын
My brother bought me the mini recently, and I'm blown away by how well it sounds! I was considering getting the cabinet that they sell, but now I see this Spark LIVE thing, and OH MAN!!! THAT THING LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
@BkBk-gy6vr6 ай бұрын
Lol
@swayiglesias2 ай бұрын
Can i connect these to studio monitors? If so, will they all sound the same?
@IMPULSOESTATICO8 ай бұрын
Love my Spark!
@cchavez2488 ай бұрын
The Spark Go is the Smokie amp of the 2020's! 👍😎
@MarioMicheliAZ8 ай бұрын
Can either the mini or the go be used for busking with an electric guitar and a vocal mic? I have read that some people believe a vocal mic with a preamp could be inserted into the input usually used for backing tracks. Thoughts?
@luckyspartan18757 ай бұрын
Maybe with a splitter into the 1/4, there is an issue with input lag on the aux in on the speaker
@davva3602 ай бұрын
In my opinion the Spark 40 sounds significantly better than the Mini. Cant speak to the Go because I have never tried it. I don't really understand why people complain about the bass on the Spark 40. Just turn the bass down. On one of my other amps I have to turn the bass up, but that's why they have tone controls.
@jasonthemason19717 ай бұрын
I’ve been using the Spark Go for a year. Works incredibly well. My preordered Spark Live just arrived today. Can’t wait to get into it !!
@ScottfromBaltimore8 ай бұрын
Curious how it works if you plug the headphone out into a big amp's effects return.
@BkBk-gy6vr6 ай бұрын
Which is the worst? All of them.
@jeffsimslmt8 ай бұрын
Compare the Spark amps with Boss
@DylanTalksTone8 ай бұрын
If you sponsor the video I’d be happy to
@tychormthorpАй бұрын
You play guitar better than Steven Seagal
@LukeMaynard5 ай бұрын
"Here's the main reason I don't like [the Spark 40]: It's not very portable." LOL... *cries in Marshall 4x12 cab* Seriously, this is an excellent review, which is not just targeted and informative, but puts your own dissatisfaction in the context of your own intended use. It recognizes that we all have different needs, and it's this context that really makes it a valuable guide. Whether we should consider these amps is not really so much a question of whether they're "objectively" good; they are. It's a question of whether the obvious and unavoidable limitations of these amps are "deal-breakers" for us the way they are for you. For your intended use, the Mini is absolutely a better purchase than the 40. For myself, I think it's the other way around, and I have a bit of regret now that I didn't shell out the extra $50 difference for around 4x the power.
@MatthewWorthing8 ай бұрын
I managed to destroy my Spark Amp but putting the wrong charger in the back :(
@Rodrat8 ай бұрын
My mini's battery only lasts like 5 hours max. You must have a better battery than mine.
@luckyspartan18757 ай бұрын
It's supposed to be 8 hours battery
@Rodrat7 ай бұрын
@@luckyspartan1875 it's supposed to be yeah. Mine rarely lasts that long.
@ThreeHeadedThreep7 ай бұрын
I'm sorry, I can't tell you "what's going on?"
@dadtimejamtime8 ай бұрын
“Dumb questions from guitar KZbin” & “which one is worst?” You okay buddy? The negativity is an unexpected swing.
@DylanTalksTone8 ай бұрын
You must not be actually watching
@dadtimejamtime8 ай бұрын
@@DylanTalksTone oh, so it’s click bait 😜 JK Jk - I’ve been going through a move and a layoff so I’ve had less time to watch. Glad you’re alright.
@DylanTalksTone8 ай бұрын
No clickbait here. Exactly how I feel. “You must not “know Dylan by now” …. also…. I think it’s hilarious when people have opinions and assumptions about content they haven’t seen
@dadtimejamtime8 ай бұрын
@@DylanTalksTone well, technically, my opinion was about your thumbnail, which I have seen. And I can say that the negative bent to it, while intriguing, kind of bummed me out. Not trying to be the positivity police. But I love how generally kind and supportive guitar KZbin culture is, it’s a special place on the Internet compared to negativity zones. So this just sort of caught my eye as different. When you do a premier and put out a thumbnail before anyone has a chance to see the content, you are sort of asking for opinions based on what little information out there. So that’s what sparked my original comment. Love your stuff, and can’t wait to find out which one of these is worst. ✌️
@deansayers74358 ай бұрын
I've got a 40. And it's as bassy as hell. The cabs a disaster for guitar.. The software's ok,it's just the cab
@freesk88 ай бұрын
8 Minute Axe on KZbin did a really good video on how to fix the bass on the 40.