Positive Grid Spark 40 PW

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Positive Grid Spark 40 PW

Positive Grid

Spark 40 PW

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 575603
Model: Spark 40 PW
Price: $251.90

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The Spark 40 PW is a neat little practice amp, especially if you're into experimenting with sounds and backing tracks. It’s perfect for beginners or bedroom players who want a versatile, app-driven experience, but don’t expect it to replace a full-sized amp for gigging or serious recording.

Product Description

  • Positive Grid Spark 40 PW
  • Modelling Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar and Electric Bass
  • Smart Guitar Amplifier and App
  • With on-board control and Smart functions such as Smart Jam Live
  • Auto Chords and over 50
  • 000 sounds
  • Smart Jam: AI-generated backing tracks
  • Auto Chords: shows the chords for every Youtube video
  • Amp and effect library with over 50
  • 000 variations
  • growing daily
  • Channels: 1
  • Power: 40 watts
  • Equipped with: 2 x 4" (10.2 cm) speakers
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Cabinet construction: Bass reflex
  • Controls: Amp Type
  • Gain
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Master
  • Delay
  • Reverb
  • Output Volume
  • Music Volume
  • Switch: 4 programmable presets
  • Tap/tuner
  • Effects: 43 onboard (expandable via Spark App)
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Phones/Rec output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Aux input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • USB port
  • Power supply connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 350 x 180 x 190 mm
  • Weight: 5.2 kg
  • Colour: Pearl
  • Includes power supply and USB cable
PROS
  • • Smart Jam is surprisingly effective for practice and inspiration.
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for small spaces or travel.
  • • Onboard controls offer basic amp shaping without needing the app constantly.
  • • Decent acoustic guitar response, a pleasant surprise for a combo amp.
CONS
  • • 4” speakers lack serious low-end extension; bass response is limited.
  • • Relies heavily on the app for full functionality; can feel restrictive.
  • • Plastic cabinet construction feels less robust than a traditional amp.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 40
Speaker 2 x 4” (10.2 cm)
Amp Models Hundreds, accessed via Positive Grid Spark App – diverse but often ‘sterile’
Effects 43 onboard, expandable via app – reverbs are serviceable, delays decent.
Presets 4 programmable
Weight 7.7 lbs (approximate – based on similar Positive Grid models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's surprisingly adaptable, but shines best with rock, blues, and pop; more complex genres like jazz can feel a bit generic.
Yes, there's a 3.5mm auxiliary input, but you'll lose the Smart features and be limited to basic amp/effect settings.
No, it's a modeling amp – the tone is clean and digital, lacking the warmth and character of a tube amp, but it offers a wide range of sounds.

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