POSITIVE GRID SPARK GO...Is it ACTUALLY Worth Buying?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

For those curious about the overall volume of the GO: measured at 3 ft away, it reached 90db before the limiter kicked in - So plenty of jam as a practice amp! This amp (just like the mini) sounds much bigger than its size suggests! SPARK GO Link: bit.ly/3lS17pn Enjoy :)

[@clarkbabin9799]

I guarantee if you went see Ted Nugent all those speaker were wired.

[@markdoolan3424]

The Spark 'Nano' coming next lol!

[@pads-zr9ln]

Any idea when they will start shipping

[@janzahalka9096]

Too bad we could not actually hear how it sounds...

[@pads-zr9ln]

@@janzahalka9096 probably like a box of bees, let's be honest it's a headphone amp with a speaker

[@stevenarmstrong5364]

Ughhh dammit Darrel, everyone knows what the library sounds like, we wanna hear the damn speaker!!

[@TheChicagoTodd]

That is a very good point Steven. The "Go" provides everything that the other two provide...which we have seen a million reviews on between the 40 and the mini......it would have been good to hear it on its own.

[@realdocloco]

Exactly what I was thinking too

[@rockerbuck967]

exactly!! I don't want something that sounds like a bad AM radio

[@maclean525]

Yup, that's literally all that matters. We already know what the damn tones sound like!

[@christoofart]

@@TheChicagoTodd Came here to say same. We want to hear it's speaker!

[@MattZildjian]

I can't believe you did it again, you demo'd an amp but only recorded a direct signal out. you didnt even MENTION the speaker or how it actually sounds, that's what we all want to know!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

I could mic it up, but that is not a true representation either as no one else has the gear I do - people will just have to try it for themselves! It sounds nice and clear and good volume for the record 😊

[@KennedyIvy]

​@@DarrellBraunGuitar couldn't you say that about any gear you record for your videos? It's not truly a perfect recording but gives people an idea. I have a feeling this amp is trash, but you got paid for advertising and didn't want to show how it truly sounds

[@conordyer2307]

This test just uses the spark as an audio interface for the 'amp software' on your phone because of how you recorded it...and not as an amp. Why not mic up with an sm57 the most widely used, and cheapest pro mic for amps? (@ £95) That would be a fair test, then add other mics you have if you choose to.

[@alanshawn3058]

​@@DarrellBraunGuitar I understand your point Darrell, but I would assume Positive Grid uses the same internal electronics used in the 40 and MINI. With the same software, I don't think there will be a significant difference between Spark 40, MINI, and GO with direct signal out. So the real question, at least for me, is how the speaker sounds.

[@EJH-jn6mo]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar not a good answer to your constituents. You do remember the viewers are your constituents and not these companies, right?

[@BuckFlicks]

I said this for the Mini review as well: given Spark’s speaker sound issues with the 40, and the way that the majority of people use these amps, it doesn’t do anyone any good to hear this recorded direct. We need to hear the speakers. Everyone knows they sound great when they’re not being played through Spark speakers.

[@aphotosyntheticworld]

Speaker sound issues? It's definitely bass heavy but the amps all sound solid to my ears.

[@Brotelho]

I heard that the 40 was too bass heavy. I have the mini and don't find it too bassy at all. Maybe because of the smaller size, but the mini sounds incredible for its size. But I do agree that this thing needs to be mic'd up. Don't know why Darrell only used the line out. Everybody knows Positive Grid has excellent tones, but we need to hear the actual speaker.

[@BuckFlicks]

Yeah, I have the Mini and it sounds loads better than the 40 did. I didn’t mean to imply that the Mini had sound issues, but there is no debate that the 40 had serious sound quality problems upon release and both this demo and the Mini demo used direct recording. My point was that both of those reviews should have a miked up demo. Given the history of the sound problems with the 40. The whole demo doesn’t need to be miked. Just give us an idea.

[@andychen4212]

Sponsor video lol

[@theproblemmustbeinyourpant5910]

You must live a pretty good life if you think the sound quality on the 40 isn’t enough.

[@Sadtiric]

I'm a big fan of your work, but you really do need to update this one with how it sounds through the speaker and showing it working with the pedal, which I just assume it does.

[@allmystuff8637]

When you say you're a fan, do you mean the Guitar Center lobby riffs? I cannot for the life of me understand how someone who doesn't play guitar has a guitar channel with 845000 subscribers

[@Sadtiric]

@@allmystuff8637 His channel isn't one focused on playing, his channel is focused on tech. He's a guitar teacher in his offline job, this is about the gear. If you're looking for people playing guitar, you should look into Polyphia or The Dooo. That being said, this gear review was lacking in a lot of ways.

[@sleepless_160]

I would have loved to hear the speaker with a room mic and maybe a more budget friendly guitar going along with the budget friendly amp... something like a squier or an Ibanez. I think that would be a more user friendly test than playing a Majesty

[@itzigloo]

agreed

[@PerryCodes]

200000000x agreed. This video is useless. Might have well demoed the SPARK software application, since all we're hearing is the algorithm... not the actual amp. USELESS.

[@ellesnyder942]

Would have like to have heard how loud it was on it's own.

[@brendandavidson6120]

You'd have to try it in person to get any real understanding of how loud it is. It's not going to be that loud though, they have 2 other amps for that. This is mostly going to compete with headphone amps like the fender Mustang micro.

[@Peasmouldia]

All it needs is another 50 watts and 2x12" speakers.

[@RickMcCargar]

@@brendandavidson6120 he should have included the audio from the speaker so we could hear it. Most people will buy it to use with the speaker. the fact he chose to not demo the speaker, speaks volumes about what he thought of the tone

[@tonepilot]

I don’t care how the headphone sounds as they all sound great. What about how it sounds as a speaker?

[@charliexu3126]

Really bad without a headphone, I’ve already tried

[@tonepilot]

@@charliexu3126 Thanks bud!

[@EricWestphal]

Why test/show only the headphone output?! The only real difference between this and the Mini or 40 is the size of the speaker. You would get the same exact results plugging headphones into a Mini or 40. So this isn't really a review of the Go, it's a review of the Spark software. What I really wanted to know was how the speaker sounds. Obviously not as good as the 40 (or Mini), but is it adequate for jamming/practicing in a small room? How about hooking it to your belt and playing while walking around? What's distinctive about the Go?

[@randygomez9595]

I gigged with another guitar player for about a year who played through the original Spark amp and he would put it on an amp stand and Mike into our full sized PA system. It looked hilarious on stage but actually sounded pretty good. Now I wanna do the same thing with that mini stack 😂

[@TheChicagoTodd]

The Spark product line is pretty phenomenal ....my pre-order is in! Darrell, in reading the comments....your people have made it clear....we want to hear the amp on it's own! As indicated by many, we know what the engine sounds like and can do. I have both the 40 and the mini and pre-ordered this as well. Based on what I know from the other, I bet it sounds as good as it can for that size. They've done a great job with the other two from hardware perspective. Would be great if you could do a 3 min follow up with the actual sounds, or at least talk a little more about it. We all know...lol...it's not going to keep up with a drummer...that's not the point! :-)

[@fredstevens799]

yes, yes, yes!!! {pleeeese}! tia!

[@stevestalock3200]

I think Positive Grid should go the other direction next and create the Spark MEGA! Put those Marshall stacks to shame!!

[@MashaT22]

I have said the same. They need a larger combo like the Boss or Catalyst. Not sure we quite need Marshall, lol. 😉 😂

[@courier11sec]

A spark 40 v2 with a mono amp and cab out would be great.

[@DMSProduktions]

And go TO 11!

[@stevestalock3200]

@@DMSProduktions With today's technology, I think they could go to 12!

[@karnbroad8504]

They went there before the Spark even existed with a head. It didn't sell well enough to stick around. The Spark & Spark Control not working without the app means you need the 3rd party solution to make this ecosystem look gig-able. Not really going to hurt the likes of the Katana from a practical point of view without some serious changes. I'm a lover of the Spark Mini & Spark control too, but it needs streamlining somewhat for live use.

[@RWUBRISTOL]

How about comparing this to other $100 amps in a room? Compare to Fender Frontman 10g, Orange Crush Mini, Mooer 15 watt, Boss Katana Mini, and Vox Mini 3. Everyone is right. Virtually no one is going to use it the way you demoed it. Please just let us hear it as it sounds in your room. Don't mic it. Just use your smartphone. If you do it as a comparison, at least we can hear it next to models that we may have heard in person, so it would be a more valid comparison, as we'd have a point of reference.

[@danidelanava]

First user comment nailed it 👍🏼, the video did not 👎🏼, we want to hear “in the room” sound (compared eg. to the mini).

[@peakvisiontv]

I’ve pre-ordered one, but I have to assume it sounds really bad in the room! As everyone else has said not giving any feedback about the room sound is just too big an omission!! You need to update this video and come clean with us all

[@nickcabrera663]

Ive got the spark 40. People are saying there's no reason to use this amp in this way but there really is.. the positive grid software is pretty great, this is essentially giving you that capability on whatever existing equipment you might have.. anyone who wants this tiny amp for on the go sound can probably guess about how it sounds. It's a tiny speaker, it's prob not going to be anything special.. but pair that with some headphones and you have a powerful practice (or like demonstrated here, recording, interfacing) setup.. one that is also very compact.

[@johNvega]

Hi there. I'm following your channel since a few years now. Just wanna say thanks for your easy to follow "english-spoken" posts, because I'm from Germany and often, depends on from where they are talking english, it's hard to understand everything. Especially when you're in the age of 63 and trying to follow with your school-english, learned 45 years ago. 🙂 I'm using the Spark 40 and it's lot of fun, and almost unbelievable how room-filling the different settings can be. Internet rules 🤘Nice to met you here !

[@enzoloveless132]

Now we need a versus between the Mini and the Go!

[@DireWolfForge]

Really bummed you didn’t mic the speaker on it. It’s like literally what everyone wanted to hear. Glad I read some comments before watching the whole thing waiting. Bah!! Usually like your vids man, but come on!

[@BirdYoumans]

And for us old geezers that stood in front of too many Marshall stacks early on in our careers, they could just put a mike on the front of each temple lobe of those glasses (would be stereo) and on the back of each lobe put bone tech transducers so that they activate the mastoid bone so that we hear thru our skull (this works by the way, check out bone phones) and we could hear again lol! Cute little amp by the way. We live in wonderland now.

[@NemoNepersonne]

I’ve ordered three, but they haven’t arrived yet. I often use a Mini, though. I set one up for Bass EQ, and set up a couple presets to sound like a stand up bass using a U-bass. Then I took it to a bluegrass jam with 20 performers and 50 in the audience in a 40x50’ room with bare floors. The stand up bass player moved from his bass to the U-bass and Mini and back. The Mini sounded about 90% as good as the real thing and was just as loud without feedback. We were pleasantly surprised.

[@TheSunnyGun]

Just searched this amp from an ad I got and this video was uploaded 2min ago. Coincidence? I THINK NOT (Thanks fbi man)

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Small amps are practical and can sound very good. Got a Marshall DSL-1 and Boss Dual Cube LX (JC + phaser and Dual Rectifier gain on 11 + heavy octave are my go to settings). Small amps do not have the volume but for sure can have and convey the sound.

[@sumi_plays_games]

They should maybe consider Positive Grid Headphones, bluetooth, same software, touch buttons on the ear cups.

[@Dobermanator]

Glasses ?

[@scotthewitt6047]

The whole point of this amp is to play without another amp or PC you didn't even review how it sounds alone

[@iowaal7671]

How about a follow up review of the speaker. More views for you and make your subs happy. What’s it sound like sitting next to it playing? What about for someone listening across a room? What about outside? Is the weight of the cable a problem considering the device is so light weight? Come on Darrell help us out.

[@jerrylee087]

Ive got a chance to play one of this.. and i can say its really good if im just at my room and for a practice amp. Its fair enough for me

[@valentemartinez4082]

My only concern with this one is the amp being so light and dragged around by your cable(s) unless you pocket it or hook the amp to your belt. Other than that I wish for one thing considering its size: Please include a BT transmitter at least, Would be really nice to be able to connect wireless from your guitar to your spark amp, like an affordable Yamaha THR 30 II. I would be happy with a half priced one of those in this form factor...even in the Mini.

[@Joe-hm1zk]

How does the speaker in it sound?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

It sounds really good! Lots of clarity and volume

[@MattZildjian]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar cool, I look forward to the video demonstrating it!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

@@cochase Well, I could have mic'd it up but nobody has the same mic, audio interface, recoding software and monitors as I do, so either way people will need to try it for themselves 😊

[@SpiritDK]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar but you mic up every other amp you show, how is it suddenly a problem that we don't all have the exact same equipment for precisely this one ONLY

[@conordyer2307]

​​​@@DarrellBraunGuitar I enjoy your content but that's a terrible excuse...Sm57 is the widest used and cheapest pro mic @ £95....use it and a few other mics you have to show the speaker as all you did was show how the mini acts like an audio interface for the phone software Your audio interface, recording software ( that's a new excuse iv never heard before) and monitors ( again what is this about?) dont come into it at all so why you are saying that? Also how would that not affect every guitar review you do since we dont have the amp you do... Your recording software doesn't affect a mic recording and why would your monitors affect anything either as we are not listen to the mic or recording through it..... you simply record the sm57 direct to the recording software via your interface.....boom simple as that

[@simonpeek37]

Typically, I really dig your videos. So did they specifically ask you not to use a room mic or a mic in general? Or did you know people would lose their minds and it would cause them to comment more? Not mad either way, I just find it interesting.

[@PAINFOOL13]

So we have no idea how it sounds 😂 on its own 😮 Does it eve. Have a speaker?

[@rooster_cogburn1001]

I pre-ordered my SparkGO last winter, arrived in May so I've had plenty of time to use it. High quality build for sure. It's great as a practice amp and plenty loud in that capacity. Didn't come with a full product manual, so I downloaded the PDF version to fully understand the features. Once I figured out how to navigate the app, download patches to the presets, use the jam tracks, etc., I really started enjoying this thing. I also use it frequently as a bluetooth speaker. Sound quality isn't great there, but hey, it gets the job done.

[@donkeymagician]

Some people have already said it, but this seems a pointless promo rather than a review. Anyone buying the amp is probably using it on its own as a portable practice amp. You can plug any amp into an interface and record directly. The likes of the katana can do exactly the same. The difference here is the portability. People will want to know, if I put it In my bag to travel and plug in for a noodle, how will it sound in the room. That's the entire point of this. The bigger PG amps have exactly the same settings and will sound exactly the same used as an interface. We know what the presets sound like, what does THE AMP sound like. It'll get you clicks and dollas but this is a "review" that shows perfectly the art of missing the point

[@clivematthews95]

Wow the 80s were crazy, walls of Marshalls but only one plugged in 😂 I gotta say loved the intro 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great video overall as usual ❤

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I have the large original spark. And I still use it all the time...great little amp to just turn on have a shred on your preset...then back to life😢 but yea fantastic little practice tool.

[@doctoribanez]

I have a mini and I can't see the sound quality being good at all on that

[@d3w4yn3]

Darrell, I got what I needed out of this review. It obviously won't replace my practice amps, but for what it is named, it would be a good thing to toss in a bag for practicing away from home. No, you didn't demo the speaker, but then, I watch your reviews on my cell phone... not going to get an accurate perspective on the speaker sound. You listened to it, and I've seen you make critical observations about everything you review, so you not mentioning any issues is a matter of my trust in you, which you've earned hundreds of times already!!!

[@Guitarnivore]

I love the 40 and I've held off buying the mini, as much as I've wanted it. I preordered the Go yesterday. It's going to get a lot of play time on the deck this summer.

[@Us-Pocus]

The same way like you

[@davesilbersdorf3639]

Darrell Braun What guitar are you using on this demo? I love that guitar!!

[@audiophileman7047]

It's in the video description with a link to Sweetwater's site to purchase the guitar if you really love it enough to buy it.

[@MarcCoteMusic]

The best use for this, in my opinion, is as a backstage warmup tool. Put it in your guitar case or jacket pocket... use it to limber up your fingers before the gig.

[@bradchervel5202]

Wtf? How does it sound through the speaker!!!

[@Macacos]

Yeah, but… how does the amp sound by itself, in a room?

[@danfranks8093]

So the first thing you did was run it thru another amp?? We still don't know what "it" sounds like!!

[@smartmammal9926]

But how does it sound in the room?

[@kevinjackson7539]

Just preordered mine can’t wait

[@drad8266]

Instead of making the smaller, make a larger head or combo amp! I’d love to see a 100W combo or head to drive a cabinet. A 100W combo with BT and a headphone jack with an output for a cabinet and and 3:22 display (similar to Fender Mustang) would be killer.

[@scharrface]

They have the Bias head which is essentially that

[@myotheraccount2]

The 100w head business is dead. Nobody want loud amps anymore.

[@johnamcclintock1]

Is the onboard speaker any good or is this really better used as a pre-amp and effects to drive either headphones or some other input source? I'm intrigued by this as, for the price, it seems like the ideal thing to have knocking around the house for evening practice and even taking to lessons. Thought the mini was priced just a little too high because, well, you may as well just buy the 40.

[@thiscorrosion900]

There's bound to be limitations with a tiny speaker, it's unavoidable. It's never going to push the air of a larger practice amp, or more pro amp with a 12" speaker, etc. I would just buy the Vox VX50 GTV, which I own, or a Vox older Valvetronix amp, not that large, and you get tremendous power and tons of models and FX built-in. Then I run a Zoom guitar processor through that, and I have all the power and FX and presets I can possibly need. Plus you can make up your own presets.

[@stfu5617]

Thanks Darrell! Happy Canada day. You sold me. Just finished spraying my solo Tele kit as well ! Cheers

[@sajza1728]

Instead of connecting the guitar to the amp, could I connect the guitar via a Bluetooth cord to get rid of hassle and hassle of a long cord around me!?

[@Kdschaak]

So what does the actual speaker actually sound like?

[@attrition0]

Probably crap if they don't even show how it sounds in this video. And I don't mean they made it bad intentionally but how good could a tiny speaker sound? They should have just made a straight mustang micro competitor and had a little plug in device instead of this speaker thing.

[@kevinshum1087]

WIth the size of the Spark Go, it would be a great carry around with a mini electric (Ibanez Mikro, Squier Mini). Would love it if you could do a tear down/upgrade video of the Ibanez Mikro and a review on the Ibanez Mikro with the Spark Go as a travel or even just everyday go around guitar/amp combo!

[@neilharmonmusic]

I pre-ordered mine to toss in the case with my Donner Hush! Super excited for this thing.

[@firstnamelastname061]

This just felt like a review of the Positive grid app rather than the speaker itself.

[@SpiritDK]

all you did was just show yet again that Positive grids software is good and sounds great, a thing most of us already knew, you literally demoed a speaker without doing it at all, all you did was show it works just fine as an audio interface, at no point unless you just forgot to show it, did we hear what the Spark Go sounds like

[@joecoach7268]

I would guess there's not much magic in that little tiny speaker. I would bet it sounds exactly like you think it would sound. My experience was so poor with Positive Grid when the Spark 40 came out that I am not sure I would ever buy a Positive Grid/Spark product. ☹

[@RByrne]

Most likely sounds like a Marshall micro stack.

[@SpiritDK]

@@joecoach7268 i would agre and expect the same, i just find it a bit odd that he does a "review" of the what is essential a combo amp, but he doesn't ones show what the speaker part can do, i think most people that follow a bit along, knows or have a little experiance with positivs grids software, so i find it odd that he just does yet another review of the software, or maybe he found the speaker to be so bad, that to avoide saing something negativ and risk not getting any more PG gear, he just skipped right around the problem and just highlighted the good parts

[@joecoach7268]

@@SpiritDK You could be right - I think the software is the sell for Positive Grid regardless of the product, always has been. They had software long before any of the spark amps came out. I also think that its tough for content creators to do really good audio reviews of amps in general because ultimately the sound is going to have to pass through one or more sources before we hear it on the user side. As observers, we have to rely on the integrity of the creator to fully understand the real-time experience. Based on the size of this tiny amp, my assumption would be that it will be tough for anyone to get a good quality representation of the audio experience in a youtube video. I have found Darrell to be honest and transparent in his reviews - I am pretty certain when he reviewed the Spark 40 that he highlighted the issue with the bass response which is a known complaint and even acknowledged that it was hard for him to get used to it and he had to go through a series of settings adjustments to make using the amp tolerable. I think Darrel is just such a positive guy that he may come off as disingenuous in his effort not to be a total jerk. Every creator has their own style and I think he just leans more toward not outwardly disparaging a company/product. I prefer a little more blunt honesty especially considering how much gear costs, but I still enjoy Darrell's videos just the same. ✌✌

[@AdamTCG]

Thanks for your review, good job showcasing the features.

[@larrycastro5113]

So many dislike comments, I think IT'S GREAT, MANY digital effects in One I'm gonna get One on Stage

[@michaelkhorsandi8623]

Man, I have the 40 and the Mini. Now, I just ordered the Go. I travel for work and have a Journey Instruments electric. The Go and the Journey may be my road-trip rig from here on out.

[@TheChicagoTodd]

Michael.....I also have the Journey electric. Seems really cool, but I'm currently having a problem with super high action on mine. Was yours like that?

[@tonakkie635]

@@TheChicagoTodd Bought few years ago the Anygig guitar, adjusted the action and it is so well that it is better than my most expensive guirars. Check out YT channel: Steve from Boston'

[@michaelkhorsandi8623]

@@TheChicagoTodd no problem with the action, but I had to adjust bridge saddles. They were not set to the right height and arc. Good luck with yours!

[@kaizen209]

Not as portable, but I'm getting to the Yamaha THR10ii. The Sparks still don't sound as crisp as the Yamahas.

[@buzzkemper]

I chuckled when you spoke about the old days of the rock show "amp wars". I worked on the sound crew for many shows in that era, and I can tell you that not only was only one of that plethora of Marshall stacks actually miked and plugged in; often only one had any components inside at all; the rest had no speakers, no electronics....just empty boxes with one working component: the little red light that indicated the power was on. One of us could easily carry a stack taller than me on and off stage. Ah, theatrics!

[@Wyatth58]

Pre ordered mine this morning. Plan on leaving it in my travel gig bag.

[@Reliz]

I'm sorry but what is the point of an amp review without showing the speaker sound?

[@markbutcher4100]

Ditto!

[@jesserobinson9262]

You didnt test the speaker... i watched this whole video 😢

[@pskully57]

I just got one, and I use it for a Bluetooth speaker for my ipad. I can't believe how much low end something the size of a large bar of soap can get. It's become my bedroom amp. So if I feel like doing something on the guitar in there, it works so good.

[@rolandoamado718]

The glases with stereo sound and amp holographs is actually a brilliant idea for practice!

[@_ShrewdJude]

I scored this for several reasons. Main one being cost for a quality affordable Bluetooth speaker in general. This thing is great quality for the price compared to something as a JBL clip 4 or something close to its size. You can play your guitar over the background music playing on this speaker which is a giant sell for someone who plays alone a lot. It recharges, I NEEDED PEDALS and now i have a massive range to different eqs and amps to be able to play whatever i want with my new PRS guitar. Cant wait to be hitting them saucy jams boys

[@rikoguitar]

Tell me is this really better than buying pedals or a real amp

[@_ShrewdJude]

@@rikoguitar get the bigger one

[@_ShrewdJude]

@@rikoguitar but yes it is basically the same

[@matthawk04]

Love my Spark 40! Looking forward to the Spark Microscopic so I can play on a molecular level!

[@henrydiaz720]

Hey, I'm thinking about getting the 40, but does it have a pre amp out for use with a tube amp? Can't find any info on that, so I'm asking everyone I can.

[@vettemaniac2237]

LOVE MY 40 and ordered my GO yesterday.

[@Sigma77-n2u]

That little mini go is amazing for the size !

[@v5r223]

What about speaker's real sound??? The main question remained unanswered.

[@rs-ou2po]

I was going to order one but this video is no help at all , with the sound from the line out, so I'm holding out for more reviews, its abit strange doing only a video with the line out only, I'm guessing he's not allowed to yet with it being a sponsored video

[@Cr8z13]

We all want to know how the onboard speaker sounds and you conspicuously ignore it. Bad review.

[@gamingwithmrgvil3511]

When you put the glasses on at the end you look remarkably like Gordon Freeman. 😂 LoL 😆

[@IsraelLazoPlus]

Good video Darrel! But I missed the test of the unit as the audio interface itself.

[@BogoBob]

I have the spark 40 and almost always use headphones, until I got cables tangled and it fell breaking headphone jack. This would be perfect for me, just have the whole amp attached to the guitar.

[@johnladdsmusic]

I ordered one! I bought a 40 three years ago and have no regrets. Do I use it for gigs? No, although I’ve taken it to open mic’s where it’s super handy. But all in all it’s a couch noodling practice amp. I love how big it sounds. When the mini came out, I thought “why do I need that? I have the 40.”. But this new GO appeals to me for the sheer portability of it. I know it won’t sound as big as my 40, but my guess is it’ll deliver! And of course I’m totally glossing over the fact that this thing is a wicked AI. The 40 is up to over $400 here in Canada now. At $156 Cdn after taxes the Go is a no brainer…

[@RazvanCosti]

Agree with most commentators here that a signal out recorded demo is pretty much pointless. Separately, Positive Grid should really consider a change in business model. Their current one relies on bypassing fully the retail chain and doing direct sales only. Because of the logistics, their only option is to always go lower in size, for ease of delivery. If they expanded their business (loads more complexity, I agree) into physical retail, they could change the game, come up with Marshall-sized amps and cabs and achieve world domination quickly (Ok, exaggerating to make a point, but probably a strong place in top 3).

[@s.murphy2368]

How does it sound in the room? For example, I kind of prefer the telling that you kept from the spark mini over the original Spark. I'm curious if this sounds as good as the spark Mini.

[@lordofpigz]

I'm getting one of these for christmas I can't wait Its so small and has so many uses

[@daddyzeke1]

@darrell you are the best. I lov Pos Grid products, what cable do u recommend 4 output to an amp? Summing? I didn't want to cause damage

[@sharky6128]

Hey Darryl, just curious, i know they name all their amps and peddles different from the real one. Any idea how to figure out which rebrand name matches the real names? It sounds like a lot of fun. I had thought about buying the Spark 40 but the Go really fits the bill for a portable practice amp. Cheers, Kevin 🎉

[@FEV369]

I would have liked to know about the app more, like how many pedals, amps ect... also if you have to buy more in the app or if it's all just there if you buy the Spark. Thanks!

[@coribennett7353]

Thanks for the review - pre-ordered! Are the tones you demo'd in the ToneCloud? Please share!

[@DNYS8N]

I enjoy the ease of the Go! It sounds better than the more options of Fender micro. But the customer service, lol. It’s almost entertaining how hard they seem to try but don’t really seem to help. But I’m a user

[@Stoney3K]

This one could knock the Fender Mustang Micro out of the park as it's similarly priced, and you get a Bluetooth speaker for free. What will the next Positive Grid product be? Are they going to go bigger? A Spark GIG with double Celestion?

[@JaffaRoad]

is it loud enough for a music therapy session where the client is playing some hand drums and the therapist is playing electric guitar ?

[@reedburke7762]

Ha! Positive Grid Glasses makes sense to me! Reminds me a little of your “Play Authentic” gig. More of this please, very amusing and entertaining! Thank you.

[@organjoe]

Great review - only thing missing was a playalong - just curious to hear that option.

[@golden_fox7411]

Yeah Spark glasses, Absolutely an amazing idea

[@somarmd]

Nice review. Will this work well with an electric Bass? Thanks

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thanks for the review. I'm trying to find a speaker that guitar and bass can go through to reherse in a park on summer days. Not to be annoying to others, so doesn't need to be loud but have multi inputs. I assume this only has one, any recommendations? Basically multi input battery speaker?

[@bkmeahan]

How is it as a speaker? is it any good, or only really usefull as a headphone app/audio interface?

[@fretted]

Mine's on order :-) Now I already want a custom Grille like the others!

[@pads-zr9ln]

What they should do next is make a full sized amp

[@Stereostupid]

They do positive grid 600w head

[@pads-zr9ln]

@@Stereostupid where's that on the website, the 40, mini and go

[@briancampbell5243]

This seems very useful to me. Any idea how many cycles the battery is good for? I don’t have much experience with rechargeable batteries other than phones and tablets. But once it doesn’t hold a charge, there is no other option.

[@DeformedDevices]

Thanks for the review. I was ready to buy the smaller one and they came out with this. Couldn't pass it up. Great to hear your review after my purchase lol.

[@christopheradams7298]

Your guitar playing is awesome

[@generalbystander1631]

Really Darrell, are you now just a shill?

[@jaribu2758]

Next: the Spark Amp Plug!!

[@billwilkie6211]

I've got one. It'll do for travel practice. Sounds better with earbuds. Day to the day I use the 40 for practice.

[@williammolina9792]

Does It still sound dark and muddy...

[@wesdizzle333]

So I'm just starting my research on this little guy, I admit I'm skeptical! I would plan on using this to plug my pedalboard into, and direct into a PA. Is that the most ideal set up for this? I see guys asking about the speaker tone, but I'm not sure that's addressed in this video. Thanks in advance!