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Positive Grid has Positive Grid Spark 40-Watt Guitar Amp (Black or Pearl) + Spark Traveler Gig Bag on sale for $209 when you apply promo code PGBF10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member MDF247 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Customize your tone and your look. Packed with 40-Watts of immersive, room-filling sound, ultimate on-board control and massively inspiring smart features like all new Smart Jam Live, Auto Chords, 10,000+ tones and more!
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The Positive Grid Spark40 Guitar Amplifier with Travel Bag ($60 itself normally) is the lowest price I'm aware of at $209. I paid $229 two weeks ago thinking that was their Black Froday pricing (It matched last years BF price and the code was BFsomething) but they've dropped it another $20! Best deal I've seen on a FANTASTIC practice amp.

Price on sales page is $219 with selectable coupon code PGBF10 to bring it to $209

https://www.positivegrid.com/products/spark

There is also coupon code B2WR9G3OY7 good for $10 off sitewide if you want to grab anything else like some plugins. It does NOT stack with the sale price on the amp, best I can tell.
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After watching amp videos for a week I decided this was the best option for my situation (a new player in a studio apartment). I paid the 209 and no tax, an excellent deal.

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CyanPickle636
11-28-2022 at 06:53 AM.
11-28-2022 at 06:53 AM.
Quote from FloydA :
The Spark mini is also on sale. I have one and love it! I use it on my lunch break with a guitar I keep at the office. I also use it as a bluetooth speaker in the garage its a great. You will not be disappointed. I just bought a Mustang LT25 had I known this was going to be on sale I would of waited and bought the spark amp. The tone library is easy to use vs the LT25 desktop app.
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11-28-2022 at 06:59 AM.
11-28-2022 at 06:59 AM.
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is there a new version coming out ? this is from 2019.
They release software updates all the time
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11-28-2022 at 07:04 AM.
11-28-2022 at 07:04 AM.
Quote from CyanPickle636 :
Where!?

https://www.positivegrid.com/products/spark-mini

$179 with code PGBF10
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11-28-2022 at 07:04 AM.
11-28-2022 at 07:04 AM.
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I have this and it's awesome. I get every tone I could want. Been waiting for the mini to go on sale so I can have one to take with me everywhere

Do you use the Control footswitch? Can you comment on it?
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NeoSlick
11-28-2022 at 09:06 AM.
11-28-2022 at 09:06 AM.
Even though the Spartk(s) are cool and pros/cons with the gadgetry(See detailed reviews BEFORE buying), I would save for the Monoprice 15W tube amp for $200 when it goes back on sale in January, or less used. Then consider a $40 Cube Baby super pedal; which works alone as a practice amp, backup and gives you the digital pros and even for tube amps; for the best of both worlds, combined(or separate). Like USB recording audio interface, every amp and cab sound, loadable and all major guitar pedal functions.

Also a used 1x12 Katana mk2 under $175 is a fine option with effects built-in. But the 50 lacks effect loop and a better speaker. The 100 is pricey and weighty. And if you wanted matching BOSS effects that way, you could add BOSS Pocket GT to your tube(or solid state) amp for about $100. But it's hard to beat $40 for the Cube Baby as it has just about everything; but a looper(also). Because a looper is best through an effects loop connection in back.

You do not have to have a practice-only amp at all. Why not get a clean to metal combo deal that does both? If you are looking for the slick, less cost deal.

The small spark is really interesting; but only the larger one can almost play live with a rock drummer. Tamer volume OK. But why not get one combo and optional multi pedal to rule them all? For LESS!

Just say no to practice amps. The MP combo is just 25lbs with huge mag 12" Celestion speaker. The first part in classic tones. Not emulated; not that emulation is bad on select digital amps. Tube or digital or both works.

Do keep in mind ALL the current digital amps will be obsoleted, we know. So it will drop in value like a rock. Look at Katana Mk1 prices and it's not even unsupported yet; but will be. Any updates will stop. And when they blow and it happens then it may be to late to find supplied parts, much harder to repair and take more time doing it. Some digital amps are still GREAT; but I'd shop used for about half price only. And a tube amp is easy ti fix; if technical or with a tech friend. They can have easier, classic tube using circuits, still supported by repair techs, ongoing. Tube amps are usually cost prohibitive. However; the MP 15W (like 50W) amp is less cash and more value. FYI.

Be carefully collecting everything. We probably only need one backup; if that. And all this talk of gear motivating you is overrated. If you can't practice with the guitar you have then you just will not practice.

Ironically I am a gadget and computer head; but refuse to spend more time programming my guitar gear and computers instead of playing.

The Cube Baby, in manual mode, are just a master volume and 9 knobs for everything and all the EQ, amps, cabs tones and effects. Simple. No menu. IR loading computer connection optional. And it already has a full compliment of the most styles/tones as adjustable. And it's a 3 presets foot switch as well. Noise cut, with phone and USB interface. Oh and LONG-life self-powered rechargeable by USB; in about 5m. It lasts so long; that you don't want to forget to charge it; before you go mobile. But any standard phone charger will do the job. Even in the car. No spaghetti and power costs. No tiny patch cables and costs. It's tiny and with solid, robust build. No waiting on any computer or phone, to use it. No latency issues.

So, we're spoiled. LOL

Jammed with some friends and all demoed their Spark and my MP 15W tuber. Went through all the tones on each and they want my MP. It's not just a one tone tube amp, it does a many and it can play quieter than the strings unplugged; but does benefit from the Cube Baby and all it's settable amp nuances, etc.. for getting nearly anything.

If you only had $40 or looking for a gift for your guitar player then the Cube Baby can work by itself, into what ever power amp you have, like an old free stereo. If all you want is practice; this would get you all sounds. And work as back up to future combo amps. And in combination. Or when you need all your gear to fit in your Jacket. No, I do not work for them. It just works for me. Wish.com has it; but be careful with Wish. Get their discounts to offset shipping costs. And any other deal ways to lower the total cost.
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NeoSlick
11-28-2022 at 04:23 PM.
11-28-2022 at 04:23 PM.
Also the Spark Mini is being pushed in ads as super loud and good' for a tiny box. As if it's a new break through amp technology. It's just ports and wave guides with enhanced little speakers; like the Bose Waveguide radios of old. While that's nice for a practice amp; at 10W it does not have much headroom. So I am not a fan of buying a practice-only, small speaker amp AND....something else. When you can put the cash into something else; that can do both practice and volume off, to band. and more. An amp you would not have to mic-up in a band; showing you didn't need a practice-only amp/speaker at all, for that.

BTW, No one needs rock stadium amps now-a-days generally. Watts are not volume 1:1. 15W tube amp is perfect. 50W+ digital, including + headroom for cleans. And practically few would ever need to play stadiums.People are over the too loud and deaf thing. Loud is cool; but not to much. Why restrict yourself from not having the volume with a drummer, ever. You could and even make your 1 better, non practice-only amp work; even in a stadium. As monitor and/or out to the PA.

Beware the player with one amp! They know how to use it and they are rockin' ready. Everywhere. With NOTHING else to buy.

I'm not saying it isn't horses for courses or special situations. We can have multiple combos for different purposes. I'm sure the very successful rock stars do; but see that gets to be a problem. Gear acquisition syndrome and it's not practicing or performing. Even for fun. Whole lot'a myths going on.

And if you are buying for a gift; don't give crappy practice amps just because you think that will keep the volume under control. Wasted funds on toy step-up amps, with novice features going out of date quickly, and most sounding boxy and unable to play in the basement with a real drummer.

Research FIRST.
It's not a slick deal; if you do not need it.
Only YOU can have self-control.
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KrankyOne
11-30-2022 at 09:10 AM.
11-30-2022 at 09:10 AM.
Anyone had theirs ship yet? My status still says Unfulfilled
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11-30-2022 at 09:22 AM.
11-30-2022 at 09:22 AM.
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Anyone had theirs ship yet? My status still says Unfulfilled

Mine is supposed to be delivered today.
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11-30-2022 at 12:46 PM.
11-30-2022 at 12:46 PM.
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Mine is supposed to be delivered today.
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I see now it says 'low stock'.. didn't say that when I ordered, but yeah it hasn't shipped yet..
And only way to get in touch with them is via ticket.. If it gets back-ordered I'd just shift to a Fender Mustang
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KrankyOne
11-30-2022 at 08:43 PM.
11-30-2022 at 08:43 PM.
Got a response on my query:

Usually the unit takes around 7 business days to ship (not counting weekends)

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KrankyOne
12-01-2022 at 10:57 AM.
12-01-2022 at 10:57 AM.
Just received this:
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Thank you so much for your purchase of a Spark 40 + Traveler Gig Bag bundle. Unfortunately, due to an inventory error, your Traveler Gig Bag shipment will be delayed. Thankfully this issue does not affect your Spark 40 amp shipment, which will arrive on time.

The approximate shipping time for your Spark Traveler Gig Bag is
now mid February.

We take full responsibility for this oversight, and sincerely apologize for the delay.
They're offering a free copy of Bias FX 2 software, or $50 coupon code for their website.
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12-01-2022 at 12:07 PM.
12-01-2022 at 12:07 PM.
I haven't been able to update my firmware or connect to the amp using Bluetooth. I don't believe it's a complicated fix but having to method to contact them outside the form is extremely annoying. Not a great experience to start.
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12-01-2022 at 02:07 PM.
12-01-2022 at 02:07 PM.
Quote from KrankyOne :
Just received this:


They're offering a free copy of Bias FX 2 software, or $50 coupon code for their website.

I did got that email as well! I think it made it the deal even sweeter, isn't it? I'm figuring out what to get with $50 coupon, maybe the foot switch? Or Even mini?
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Zman5
12-04-2022 at 06:12 AM.
12-04-2022 at 06:12 AM.
Got the foot switch, $42 bucks. Very generous of them.
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