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There's good news, and there's bad news. I'll give you the bad news first.
I don't really know how else to put this—it's crunch time, people. With only a couple weeks left (more or less) until the holidays, you need to get a wrap on your gift situation, like, now.
The good news? One of my favorite brands, Positive Grid, has pretty much the most giftable lineup of products imaginable just begging to jump into guitarists' stockings this holiday season.
From customizable pocket-sized amps (for the... reasonably nice?) to a full-on 50-Watt smart amp (for the very nice)—whether you're shopping for kids, Dad, or yourself, Positive Grid has your Gearmas shopping list covered. (There are even some nifty little discounts on select items.)
Now then, let's take a look at some of the best gear Positive Grid's ~tone elves~ have been working on.
Spark EDGE Portable 4-channel Smart Amp and PA System
I couldn't think of a better gift for up-and-coming singer/songwriters than the Spark EDGE portable smart amp and PA system. With 65 watts of portable power and all the connectivity a solo performer (or even small band) could possibly need, the Spark EDGE is a no-brainer, go-to, all-in-one combo amp and PA system for anyone looking to power up their performances.
Dual XLR and 1/4" combo jack inputs allow for two mics and/or two instruments to be powered simultaneously, with separate customizable presets for each one. Using the Spark app, you can dial in tones straight from your phone via Bluetooth. Two additional channels allow you to bump your own backing tracks and more. Plus, there's a built-in looper for building out your own backing tracks live. The possibilities are literally endless.
Oh, and the kicker? A 10-hour battery (not included!) will allow you (or the budding performer in your life) to take this thing wherever the audience happens to be.
Spark GO 5-Watt Ultra-portable Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker
A big part of what makes Positive Grid's Spark line tick is the Spark app. And nowhere is that clearer than with the Spark GO 5-watt portable amp, a stripped-down, pocket-sized version of the Spark Amp.
Think of it this way: if the Spark GO is the speaker cab, then the Spark app is the amp head (sort of). This tiny speaker packs a big sound for its size, to be sure (just compare it to any Bluetooth speaker of its size), but in my opinion (as parents of aspiring guitarists will likely agree), it's best used as a headphone amp—allowing players to take full advantage of Spark's unbelievable tones, using a good pair of headphones.
The Spark app is so. Freaking. Fun! for guitarists to tool around in, dialing in custom tones by switching through all the different amp models and effects "pedals" you could possibly dream of. Each amp is fully interactive, allowing guitarists to adjust EQs, gain, and more. And they're powered by Spark's proprietary Bias Tone Engine, which basically is another way of saying they sound incredibly badass. 100,000+ custom presets are available to download in Spark's ToneCloud, so yeah... Invest in a good pair of headphones, along with a Spark Go—the guitarist in your life is about to start logging some serious fretboard hours.
Spark 2 50-Watt Smart Guitar Practice Amp and Bluetooth Speaker
So take everything I just said about the Spark app, and then apply it to a 50-watt amp with onboard EQs, effects controls, and recording/looping capabilities. That's the Spark 2.
The Spark 2 is 25% louder than the original Spark Amp, plus it features 2x the signal processing power from an all-new amp modeling engine and premium angled full-range flat response speakers. Yeah, it still makes a kickass headphone amp, too, but for players with the freedom (authority?) to make a bit more noise, the Spark 2 takes the cake. So maybe slide one of these bad boys under the tree for Dad.
Spark MINI 10-Watt Portable Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker
I absolutely love my Spark MINI. I gig with a vintage Fender Princeton and a full pedalboard, but at home, it's Spark MINI and (sometimes) headphones all day. This little amp pumps an incredibly huge stereo sound out of its two 2" speakers—just ask my wife, who came home the other day and told me she could hear me down in the lobby... whoops.
10 watts of Class D power run off of a built-in 3,000 mAh rechargeable Lithium battery give you the sound of a much bigger amp thanks to its secret weapon, a passive radiator in the base.
And since it pairs with the Spark app, you get all the tonal versatility and features of the world's leading modeling amp to go along with it. For incredible sound and versatility on the go at a double-take-worthy price ($35 off while 12 Days of Gearmas Promotion lasts!), look no further than the Positive Grid Spark Mini.
Spark Accessories Make Great Gifts Too
Positive Grid also has some awesome accessories available to complement their Spark line of products.
Exhibit A: this awesome Carry Bag for Spark 2. I highly recommend purchasing one of these along with the Spark 2. It just makes Spark 2 so much more portable. And isn't that what you want for the guitarist in your life? For them to be able to, you know, go do that somewhere else?
This one's really awesome. Did you know that you can design your own personalized grille (the clothlike part at the front of the amp) for some Spark amps? To me, this is the clincher—the difference between an awesome gift and a truly unforgettable one. Upload a picture of your loved one's band logo, the flag of their preferred political affiliation, I dunno, a picture of their pet (?), etc. so they can make their amp truly their own.
Other gift ideas for the already-Positive Grid-pilled include the Spark Cab (for upping the power on any Spark amp—save $45 now), their RIFF guitar audio interface, or the Spark LINK wireless guitar system, which will allow the guitarist in your life to break free from the bonds of cluttery, clunky, unwieldy cables—especially handy when they tend to get carried away while rocking out, but the amp they're plugged into only weighs 0.76 lb (ask me how I know).
Or—if you somehow made it this far despite not comprehending a single word of gear mumbo-jumbo—Positive Grid has gift cards available in pretty much any denomination you could want. I know, I just saved Christmas, you're welcome.
Oh, and don't forget the batteries!
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