Introducing Spark MINI Vai, a portable smart guitar practice amp custom-designed by guitar icon Steve Vai. Featuring exclusive presets, a hand-signed model giveaway, and a matching lightweight cable, this amp captures Vai's iconic sound and style. Pre-order now for a chance to win a signed model.
In collaboration with guitar icon and 3-time GRAMMY® Award winner Steve Vai, Positive Grid proudly presents Spark MINI Vai, a portable smart guitar practice amp with an exclusive lightweight cable. Custom-designed by Vai himself, Spark MINI Vai captures his iconic sound and personal design touch. This unique, battery-powered amp delivers multi-dimensional sound and Vai-crafted presets, making it the ultimate rig for playing, practicing, and recording. Plus, during Positive Grid’s pre-order period, customers have a chance to receive a hand-signed model.
Steve Vai is one of the world’s most groundbreaking and influential guitarists, and Spark MINI Vai reflects his unique tone and style. The amp features a custom burgundy Tolex, custom gold piping, and a gold-lined strap, hand-picked by Vai himself. The mandala on the front grille – made famous on his Hydra guitar – pays tribute to Vai’s distinct energy and focus. Spark MINI Vai also comes equipped with a matching lightweight 10-foot guitar cable featuring 24K gold-plated connectors and a durable burgundy weave nylon jacket.
Four exclusive on-board presets created by Vai deliver the raw power of his tone. They include:
- FRESH - Crystal clear clean tone
- MILD - More bluesy clean tone with some grit
- HOT - Well-distorted rock rhythm tone
- FIRE - Full-on lead tone
In addition, Steve Vai has personally autographed 100 of these amps, which will be awarded to random recipients who purchase during the pre-order period starting 9/3/2024. Anyone who purchases during that time will be automatically entered for a chance that their order will be one of these exclusive hand-signed models.*
Commenting on his Spark MINI, Vai shares, “For me, this Spark MINI is an excellent portable practice amp. The 4 tones allow for inspirational playing and I built these presets around my interests. The app allows for instant tweakage of any of the presets. I never travel without this little friend."
Portable and battery-powered, the 10-watt Spark MINI smart guitar practice amplifier delivers surprisingly loud, multi-directional sound and features easy-to-use onboard controls. Spark MINI can also be used as a Bluetooth audio speaker for streaming music or as an audio interface for recording musical ideas.
The free accompanying app unlocks a wide selection of amps and effects plus access to 100,000+ tones and a suite of smart features for practicing and playing. Spark AI offers unlimited tone exploration. Describe any desired tone using the app and Spark AI will suggest tones to audition or download.
For more information, please visit positivegrid.com.
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Get ready for the noiseless, modern, single-cut bolt-on guitar. The Reverend Crosscut is loaded with Railhammer Cleancut pickups – hybrid pickups with the punch of p90s, but with cleaner and leaner tone and no hum. This means that you can get lots of jangly tone out of the Reverend Crosscut, but the guitar still takes overdrive really well.
Positive Grid Spark LIVE 150-watt 4-channel Combo Amp and PA System
Spark LIVE is much more than an amp. It's everything! A portable, multi-channel, all-in-one experience is here. Plug in guitar, bass, vocals, keys—or all at once. Fueled by Sonic IQ Computational Audio, this 4-channel smart amp and PA system is packed with amps, effects and a mixer. Miraculously compact and loud, with optional battery power, Spark LIVE delivers big, adaptive sound for any event.
Featuring enhanced amp models, a built-in creative looper, AI-powered tone exploration, and smart jam features.
Positive Grid launches Spark 2, the next evolution of their cutting-edge smart guitar practice amplifiers and Bluetooth® speakers. Engineered for acoustic, electric guitar, and bass, Spark 2 delivers an immersive practice and playing experience. Enjoy detailed sound and an all-new upgraded speaker design powered by Positive Grid’s exclusive Sonic IQ Computational Audio technology. With an onboard creative looper, optional battery power, and intuitive AI features for tone exploration and practice, Spark 2 is the gateway to a musical experience that goes beyond expectations.
Proprietary Audio and Advanced Technology
Spark 2 represents a leap forward in amplifier design. It integrates a new DSP amp modeling engine with double the processing power, and at 50 Watts, it packs 25% more volume than the original. Positive Grid’s proprietary Sonic IQ Computational Audio delivers incredibly detailed and dynamic sound. New HD amp models, enhanced by multi-band dynamic range compression and virtual bass augmentation, redefine the sonic landscape.
Equipped with two premium FRFR speakers and reflex ports, Spark 2 offers wide stereo imaging and broader frequency response, ensuring refined bass and clear, immersive sound.
Built-In Creative Looper
Spark 2’s built-in Groove Looper features hundreds of hyper-realistic drum tracks. From basic loops to multi-layered soundscapes or the ultimate jam session, this intuitive tool inspires endless creativity. Onboard amp controls provide quick, on-the-go looping functionality.
AI-Powered Tone and Smart Jam
Spark AI revolutionizes tone exploration. Describe any desired tone in the Spark app - from practical to outlandish - and Spark AI will suggest tones to audition or download. The more it’s used, the smarter it gets, delivering the perfect sound.
Additional smart features make it easy to practice, learn new songs and improve playing skills. Smart Jam listens to the user's playing style and generates accompanying bass and drum parts, while Auto Chords analyzes any song streamed and displays the guitar chords in real time, to make learning and practicing new songs easier than ever.
Enhanced Hardware Design and Portability
Spark 2 allows for storing up to eight customizable presets directly on the amp for quick access to favorite sounds. Perfect the tone with large, visible onboard controls for looper, EQ, gain, reverb, and more.
Designed for convenience, an optional rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime for on-the-go sessions. The new double-thick strap and durable build ensure easy and secure transport. Spark 2 is also Bluetooth® ready, allowing for music streaming and jamming along with favorite tracks anytime, anywhere.
Multiple Outputs and Advanced Features
Spark 2 offers versatile connectivity with a headphone out for private practice, stereo line outs for external audio sources, and a USB-C port which enables it to function as an audio interface. WiFi-enabled, Spark 2 allows convenient over-the-air firmware updates, keeping the amp up to date with the latest features and improvements.
"I've used a ton of practice amps while touring the world for over 38 years and it was always just a technical, bland exercise," says guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and producer Nuno Bettencourt. "Spark 2 is like taking Madison Square Garden wherever you go – epic and versatile."
Color Options
Available in Pearl or Black finish with a dark weave grille and premium finish.
Special Event, Upgrade Pricing & Availability
Join the special live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and surprise guests on August 1, 2024, at 8:00 am PT/11:00 am ET. Visit positivegrid.com/pages/livestream for more details and to sign up for a reminder.
Regularly $299, Spark 2 will be available at special early bird pricing during the pre-order period. Registered Spark 40 owners can also receive exclusive upgrade pricing.
For more information and to sign up for pre-order alerts, visit positivegrid.com.