Positive Grid spark vs Spark Mini (vs Boss katana)

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Positive Grid spark vs Spark Mini. which is better? We compare the Positive Grid Spark to the Positive Grid Spark mini with several comparisons to the Boss Katana. There were honorable mentions to the Boss Katana Mini, Orange Crush, Marshall Micro Amp, Blackstar Fly 3 and Line 6 Helix.
What is the best practice amp? Probably the Boss Katana but also the Positve Grid Spark.
Is the Positive Grid Spark Mini good? Yes if you're looking for a little portable amp. It also has the same functionality as the larger Positive Grid spark 40w
Positive Grid vs Boss Katana : they are different. You obtain most of the Positive Grid Spark functionality through your phone whereas you'd need to plug the Boss Katana into a computer via USB to get the most out of it. The Boss Katana has a larger speaker than the Positive Grid Spark so it sounds better. The Boss Katana is also louder than the Positive Grid Spark.
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5:00 - is the Positive Grid Spark good?
6:06 - Positive Grid Spark vs Boss Katana
8:40 - What is the best practice amp?
12:06 - Which amp for bedroom practice?
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@00Seven1000 2 года назад

This ladies and gentlemen is a masterclass on how to 'not' present/review products on social media.

@MiisterShane Год назад

After watching a hundred generic spec sheet readings, I learned a whole lot more from this chaos

@ogfdnbvjkfdn 11 месяцев назад

oh no the video didn't end with them saying "GO BUY THIS NOW SHEEPLE!!!" and now you just don't know what to do because they never addressed the sheeple :'(

@TheOverlordOfProcrastination 6 месяцев назад

We don’t need no steenking in-tune guitars!

@Floppydonkey Год назад

A channel with blunt honesty. I love you two… subscribed ❤😂

@NemoNepersonne 2 года назад

I have both. The Mini presets don’t suit me, but after resetting them on my iPad, I’m very pleased. On the Rhythm setting, (acoustic), turning off the Chorus pedal made it sound very good for acoustic guitar and mandolin. I set up the Custom setting for Lap Steel Guitar. I set up Solo for clean jazz comping. Now those are saved and ready to use. I play a lot in acoustic jams in large rooms. The mini is unobtrusive and only needs a chord to the instrument. I can add volume to whatever I’m playing without blasting out the room. The clean tones are really very good! No noise. Surprisingly full, properly set up.

@OmgItsAlexOfficial 11 месяцев назад

Very happy I went with the mini. I can pick it up and move to any room or anywhere no problem. That was the whole point of it for me, not to be stuck in front of my studio comp where my amp sims are just to practice.. Thing sounds insane even at quarter volume...

@timjones9727 2 года назад

I’ve got a Blues Cube Hot for the more serious playing. But..I just bought a Spark Mini for a few reasons. 1. Bluetooth speaker for the bedroom & for when I’m practicing in there. 2. For being able to sit out in the garden and practice 3. Same sort of reason but just having something really small to take on holiday etc where I can practice easily/play outside.

@blueeyedsoulman Год назад

Boxes like that can often have rattles and ciphers. I'm wondering what people think of the housing and possible rattles and noises? I have an acoustic amplifier and it always buzzes on G3. That frequency is causing something inside to vibrate. I've taken it apart and tightened the screws and it's still annoying me.

@carnacthemagnificent2498 2 года назад

For me Spark beats Katana. Mostly because of the integrated pedal effects. I stopped playing 20 years ago and purged most of my gear so now that I'm starting up again having one piece of gear that covers so much ground is a bargain. Of course, I don't gig so that's out of my criteria.

@Guitarnivore Год назад

The Katana requires no pedals and has way more built in pedal effects than the spark ever will and can be used with a mobile app. This video is a terrible representation of the Katana.

@Lovell93 Год назад

@@Guitarnivore Disagree. Spark is way better in my opinion. I have both, but never touch my Katana anymore.

@Guitarnivore Год назад

@@Lovell93 I have both too and the Spark is fantastic, but the Katana MK2 is on a whole other level.

@AlexVonCrank 3 месяца назад

It's also not a practice amp, so there is no comparison. @Guitarnivore

@fender4brad 2 года назад

To me this is a really cool practice amp or travel amp. The technology still hasn’t replaced a good tube amp and pedal board. It’s interesting different solutions people have to playing guitar. I really want to plug in and play. What is most interesting to me how knob turners dial in tones. I learn the most from these products from looking at the the downloadable sounds.

@ahmedtoma6963 Год назад

I think the Spark 40w comes extremely close to be honest. the only negative, is too much bass

@Lovell93 Год назад

@@ahmedtoma6963 There's a couple tricks to the bass. Personally, I haven't had an issue. I keep mine(Spark 40) on a stand raised about 30-40 inches off the ground and it sounds fantastic. The tones truly are amazing. There's also the EQ pedal now! It takes away your mod pedal but it's pretty neat if you have trouble with bass. I find the bass only really bothers me on the clean setting, but the EQ pedal cleans it right up. I haven't tried the Mini but I'm sure it's decent. I'm sure not as full of a sound but still good. Personally, I will just stick with the 40. It's perfect for me as someone who only plays for their own personal pleasure or at a family/friend gathering.

@frictionhitch 2 года назад

I'm totally going to buy the spark mini for my camper but I live in the western US. Sitting around the campfire and everybody's

@jw112mail 2 года назад

Having owned both the Spark and the Katana I MUCH preferred the tone of the spark for home use. I would not gig with either.

@fuzzb0x436 Год назад

Heard ppl gigging with the katana and it wasn't too bad in the mix with a full band, the spark on the other hand isn't designed or intended to be gigged in any way, its a practice and recording tool nothing more.

@Lovell93 Год назад

Spark is miles better imo!

@Lovell93 Год назад

I've actually seen people use the Spark for gigs lol. They plug it into the PA system and it actually sounds pretty good! There's a couple guys that do it around bars/clubs in my area!

@jameatermeany Год назад

Great video! Has positive grid sorted out their customer service yet?

@satanpuncher06 2 года назад

If you don’t use the app at all get the boss I suppose. The app is what makes the spark awesome. It’s the best practice tool I’ve ever bought.

@henrikhansen6617 2 года назад

I guess the Mini is all about convenience. Like being able to have a bit of sound when playing your electric guitar in a room where you don't have room for an amp or don't want an amp to clutter up the room with cables, etc. I can totally see the Mini sitting on the bookshelf by the couch with me noodling it gently while the kids are thrashing the rest of the room. The Mini might actually be the biggest improvement to guitar playing parents. Or parents in general...

@LucaCo 2 года назад

Totally agree with you...best amp to play guitar more often with quality

@RaptorV1USA 2 года назад

lol....you literally just described the Spark 40 to a 'T" small, clean, compact.. looks great on a shelf or table top plus has that whole blue tooth speaker feature making it useable way more often... the mini really makes no sense at $200 when a spark is $250 but,........at $125 its perfect and quite viable as a travel amp, or if you must have the most capable tiny amp made.....but then you start looking at a NuX Mighty Plug 2 and it all starts making less sense... I see the market for these being Spark fans and people with more money and G.A.S. than is probably healthy ;-) and of course all the You tubers promoting them...the Mini presale has been going for what 6-8 weeks now and they still haven't even sold all 1500 of the preorder production allocation..?. no wonder I keep getting " Spark Mini Is Here" Emails EVERY week from PG ...

@kevinjohnston7711 2 года назад

I have the Spark 40 and rarely get to play it without my 1 year old twiddling the knobs on it or pulling out the Bluetooth receiver when I play wireless. To your point I have actually bought the mini to hide and practice away from my kids 😆

@LucaCo 2 года назад

@@RaptorV1USA in the price there is the technology, not only amp..

@henrikhansen6617 2 года назад

@@RaptorV1USA I guess you're right, but the Mini (being battery powered) allows me to be less tied to a power outlet, so that's one cable less. Also, the smaller footprint actually makes a difference for me. I did compare the Spark and the Mini for a long time and decided I basically just need a very compact movable sound source. I know the Spark has bluetooth speaker capabilities, but I don't need it. So, in this case less is more - at least for me.

@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE 2 года назад

You guys should of spent some time playing with the sparks before doing this video. You didn't do it an ounce of justice seeing how you don't know anything about it or its capabilities. You guys totally missed the mark on this one. Anyone considering any of these amps I highly recommend going to some more professional channels. Im yet to meet a disappointed spark owner that knows the amp and all its capable of.

@jimmywaynelake3924 3 месяца назад

I agree 100 percent that was the lamest review ive seen so far totally clueless

@yetigoosecreature8682 2 года назад

For me the Spark 40 is the best all-in-one solution for playing around at home. But... as I don't use the app at all, I would've been better off with a Katana, because at least then I'd have a gigging amp if needed.

@RaptorV1USA 2 года назад

You should try the app. its pretty freekin impressive ... i dont use all the features but the ones I do def make it much more worth it Also, others have gigged it so its giggable ... all dep on the gig ;-) . ...with a proper cable the spark can drive another amp or a cabinet for a much fuller sound than 2-4 in. speakers can possibly generate...

@simonjensen5480 2 года назад

I have both and rarely use my Katana (50). I would probably go for the katakana to jam with a drummer or for gigs but I never really liked the distorted tones. I would only play it with pedals in front.

@yetigoosecreature8682 2 года назад

@@simonjensen5480 To my ears BIAS FX2 has better overdrive / distortion than the Spark 40. I expected them to be the same.

@fuzzb0x436 Год назад

@@yetigoosecreature8682 you ears are broken cos its the same software

@heirrose1606 Год назад

Can you not play the mini plugged in while charging?

@kiwidan2271 2 года назад

I've ordered the Spark mini because I'm living temporarily in the USA and want something I can have in my bedroom as a temporary amp that is small enough to take home with me when I leave.

@kiwidan2271 Год назад

@@davedhayden back home now so it doesn't get a lot of use anymore but it was perfect for what I needed at the time. Used it both out loud and with headphones and sounds pretty good both ways. I also used my tablet to control the tones and stuff which made it easier than the small screen of a phone.

@williammolina9792 2 года назад

The King of the minis is the Yamaha THR30IIW. And the best of the cheap minis is the blackstar fly 3.

@RaptorV1USA 2 года назад

I have a blackstar Fly 3 it is perfect for taking on a trip to jam in the hotel room. i have a spark 4o its awesome ...but I love that lil Fly honestly

@chrishyde1216 Год назад

But the THR30 is £450. If the quality matches that and the focus is on home use, then it makes sense. But I then start thinking of amps such as the Katana head or even the Orange 15 Terror mentioned only briefly in the video. I have a THR10C and have discovered it sounds very good using an electric guitar through the bass option with a Rat pedal.

@johnbarry731 2 года назад

I have the Bias FX2 app on my iPad and use it through an iRig HD2 interface with headphones. It does everything I need so I don’t see the need for the amp unless you want to use the speaker. I can play along to songs on it and can loop parts of songs that I want to learn and practice. If I do want to use a speaker I can play it through my Katana speaker via the line in.

@kylebross2222 2 года назад

I haven’t fired up my Katana since I bought FX 2 at Christmas time. I was looking at getting a spark for the speaker…didn’t think to send it through the Katana. I’ll have to try that.

@peterdaze1 Год назад

Guys, the mini is perfect for when is freaking thunderstorming, take Florida for example, it has been happening every day for the past 3 months, the mini gives you peace of mind in case of power surges.

@satevo462 2 года назад

My Katana is ALWAYS plugged into my computer and sitting right next to my desk with tone studio running on my Surface pro. My half stack is on the other side of the room is collecting dust because of the Katana.

@donrepcon7704 2 года назад

You guys aren't even talking about the tone cloud on the app. Over 10,000 tones! That's what I use the most. I really like my Spark and so does one of my grandsons because he's just learning. Almost convincrd his mom to buy one for him.

@sihoon48 2 года назад

No sound demo ??

@z0rglub99 2 года назад

which one goes up to 11 ?

@benwright6330 11 месяцев назад

..love that robin egg blue strat..

@anthonycashero7605 2 года назад

Thanks. Good review.

@iainmcguire7190 2 года назад

You're joking, surely?

@pablohill4048 7 месяцев назад

I Own a Boss Katana 50 and a spark 40. IMHO i Love my spark, but is way to heavy in the lower end. I usually have to use the blue EQ pedal in every tone I download. I find the tone studio way more powerful than spark app. But once you find your tone it works very nice. For home practice it’s very handy. I use the katana with my band, and the spark at home.

@nico3641 Год назад

Part of the problem is that we have profesional musicians evaluating an amp that is not meant for professionals. Of course they’re going to be lukewarm about it. It’s meant for me. A beginner guitar player who does not own pedals. I don’t know anything about pedals but I feel I can learn about them with the Spark without having to buy them first.

@gwynbleiddroach2589 Год назад

Another nice option if you have spare cash and are serious about guitar is to buy a modeler like the HX stomp, Pod Go or even the full blown helix. They are pricey but very worth it. The spark can’t be beat for a budget option that gets the job done though.

@eparock 2 года назад

FOR $100 IN USA YOU CAN GET A JUMPER BATTERY FOR YOUR CAR THAT COMES WITH A 500 WATT AC PLUG ON IT SO YOU CAN PLAY THAT MAXI IN THE WOODS IF YOU WANT. NOW YA GOTTA HAUL THAT CAR BATTERY WITH YA BUT HEY IT WORKS. THAT SPARK ALSO COMES WITH "A BAND" THAT WILL JOIN IN ON YOUR OWN SONGS.

@jamestford3963 2 года назад

I'll take that Mini if you're determined to give it away.

@edvogt4039 Год назад

I have the Spark and Katana. I like them both, but they’re not designed to do the same thing.

@williammolina9792 Год назад

Sparks sounds too dark and muddy..

@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE 2 года назад

Might I add at the price point for the spark you wont find anything close in its class. These guys expect this amp to be all encompassing but they are not critiquing the amp based on what it actually is intended for. In reality the sparks do so much more than they lead you to believe. You dont need your phone to use the spark. You can preset up to 8 tones in addition to the presets. Not to mention add the airstep and you have expanded the capabilities. I can guarantee neither one of these guys plays at a level that they would be limited by that setup if they knew how to work it and what it was capable of.

@pads-zr9ln 2 года назад

The boss katana in the UK is a similar price and considerably easier to use for a beginner

@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE 2 года назад

@@pads-zr9ln Spark is quite intuitive and easy to use Spark also comes with Studio one Prime for free. Both the Katana and the Spark are awesome, but for the sparks size at 40 watts, It really puts out. Sparks app is easier for a beginner, its more visual and intuitive I have used both. Long story short, these guys were no where close to ready to review an amp they knew nothing about. Really a disservice to the viewers IMO. Check out Music Man, Or Paul David, Darrel Braun, Justin David and or Rabeaa Massad reviews on the Spark. These guys have more talent in their pinkies than both these guys put together and they do demos that are thorough and they took the time to learn the amp before talking to their viewers about it.

@Lovell93 Год назад

@@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE I'd take the Spark any day over the Katana. It is just miles better overall.

@andrewnuzzo7919 Год назад

I MUST SAY,AND NEVER DO BUT HAVE TOO,,HOREABLE VIDEO BUT IM STILL LEARNING FROM IT AND I STILL JOINED CHANNEL. CAN'T JUDGE ALL ON ONE..

@RiffVault 2 года назад

I want to hear distorted bass through the mini.

@RaptorV1USA 2 года назад

i'll bet you do lol

@valueofnothing2487 2 года назад

The Spark is the best sounding amp at low volumes - but you need to tweek the EQ. and amp settings like crazy. And of course it is not the best clean sound, or just break up, but the just break up is very good.

@JustinEthnostate 9 месяцев назад

You spend about three seconds playing. Doesn't instill confidence that they are fun to play

@muso5666 2 года назад

So what sounds best at low level volumes?

@chrishyde1216 Год назад

That's what I want to know. One of these or the Yamaha THR, or Katana head or 100 at bedroom volumes? Or Orange 15 at its bedroom setting? THR with pedals is also an option

@muso5666 Год назад

@@chrishyde1216 hi Chris I ended up getting the mini and it's no where near as good at the 40. One problem I found was that on clean patches the speaker breaks up when even at low volumes when it doesn't on the 40. Also the lowest useable volume on both amps is identical. I ended up sending it back, the 40 is superior.

@pads-zr9ln 2 года назад

Boss katana all day

@pauljohnson3686 10 месяцев назад

This review has left me totally confused.. So many great reviews of the Mini Spark but this review trashes it...I was on the verge of ordering a Mini Spark but now I am not sure..

@DANTHETUBEMAN Год назад

Have to drink 🍻 every time you hear katana!!!!!!! good luck!!!

@PherotoneStudios Год назад

Challenge accepted

@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE 2 года назад

Jesus. Dude is comparing the volume of a 40 watt amp to a 10 watt amp? Wtf

@RaptorV1USA 2 года назад

Spark Mini is a joke at $200 us. ($195 PRE-order Pricing so its going to go up ? ) Super disappointed in these guys on this......as a buyer of two spark 40's, Bias FX, and a huge fan of that lil amp, this is a solid $120-$130 product... MAX. Any more and it feels just a bit of a rip off.. & with NuX is barking on their heels....

@dbanger6557 Год назад

Yamaha thr30 sounds better thsn spark

@TOPMOSTPOP Год назад

I was the 1taught all thcompanies guitar amps should be STEREO WITH SURROUND SOUND. People are buying these amps.... How on earth or under heaven are no reviewers, buyers users noticing or mentioning 40 is in stereo, mini is mono. Not too many people stroll over 2 thradio make darn sure there Hi Fi is in mono lol. Guitar people are truelly baffling anamoly.

@BillyE5150 Год назад

I am dumber now than I was before watching part of this.

@blueeyedsoulman Год назад

You don't have to use your phone. Get a used tablet. Much bigger, easier to see.

@lvca.avellino Год назад

confusione

@willrichtor 10 месяцев назад

"You're not gonna mic this up, it's got a silly little speaker..." Gentlemen, methinks the two of you know next to nothing about recording rock guitar. You've got a STUDIO there and you're spouting that kind of ignorance? Big amps and speakers aren't for better tone, they're for more volume, and are a holdover from days when venues couldn't be relied on to provide PA systems. Silly little speaker? You have any idea how many great guitarists recorded with a mic'ed pignose? Is got a SILLIER, LITTLER speaker in it. Ace Frehley's tone secret was that the stacks of marshalls on stage that he stood in front of were decoys, and he had a tiny fender champ cranked up to complete saturation backstage with a mic on it's "silly little speaker" You should know better. You are presenting yourselves their this channel as authorities.

@PherotoneStudios 10 месяцев назад

Or. It could be that I’ve previously mic’d one up and they sound terrible with a mic in front of them. Hence using the room mics Maybe think before you speak. Is this the sort of amp you bring to a studio and mic up? No it isn’t. Is it the sort of amp you use in a bedroom. Yes it is. Big brain time