{"product_id":"spark-mini-vai","title":"Positive Grid Spark Mini Vai 10W Modeling Mini \/ Desktop Guitar Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig Tone, Steve Vai's Touch — Fits in a Backpack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine having a fully featured modeling rig that weighs 3.3 pounds, runs on a rechargeable battery for up to eight hours, and comes pre-loaded with tones curated by one of rock's most distinctive voices. That's the Positive Grid Spark Mini Vai in a nutshell. It started as the Spark Mini — already a well-regarded portable practice amp — and Steve Vai liked it so much he collaborated with Positive Grid to give it his personal treatment: a striking burgundy Tolex exterior, a custom Mandala grille cloth, and four signature presets that reflect his approach to tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose four presets — Fresh, Mild, Hot, and Fire — aren't just renamed defaults. Each one is built from the ground up by Vai, covering clean through high-gain territory in a way that shows real thought about how tones should be structured across the whole dynamic range. They're exclusive to this edition; you won't find them in the standard Spark Mini or on the Spark ToneCloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime Vai fan chasing that Passion and Warfare sound, or just someone who wants a compact, smart amp that sounds seriously good out of the box, the Spark Mini Vai delivers on both counts. It works equally well for guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSound That Punches Well Above Its Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spark Mini Vai runs two custom 2-inch angled speakers at 10 watts through a Class D amplifier, but the real trick is the Stealth Design Passive Radiator on the bottom of the cabinet. That passive radiator gives the amp an omnidirectional bass response that simply wouldn't be possible otherwise at this scale — it's what makes the low end feel full rather than thin and boxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositive Grid describes this as a personalized EQ and custom damping system, and you'll hear the difference immediately compared to a standard cube-shaped mini amp. The stereo output hits 90 dB SPL at one meter, which is plenty for bedroom practice and even casual jam sessions. When you're done playing, it doubles as a Bluetooth speaker — connect your phone and it becomes a surprisingly capable listening device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e33 Amp Models, 43 Effects, and a Smart App That Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight out of the box you get 33 amp models and 43 onboard effects covering noise gate, compressor, distortion, modulation\/EQ, delay, and reverb. The four top-panel preset slots give you instant recall without touching a phone, which is handy when you're mid-practice. When you do open the Spark app (iOS and Android), you'll find over 100,000 community-built tones in the ToneCloud library — plenty of room to explore beyond the factory sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart Jam feature listens to your chord progression and auto-generates bass and drum accompaniment in real time, with no key or tempo setup required. Auto Chord displays chord charts for songs you import from Apple Music, YouTube, or Spotify, and Riff Training helps you loop and slow down tricky passages. The app also unlocks Spark AI Beta, which generates tone suggestions based on descriptive prompts — useful when you know what you want but can't quite dial it in by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the connectivity side, you get a 1\/4\" guitar input, a 1\/8\" aux input, a 1\/8\" headphone\/line output, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB audio interface (1 in \/ 2 out, 44.1kHz\/16-bit) that works with macOS and Windows for direct computer recording. The optional Spark Control and Spark Control X wireless footswitches add hands-free preset switching if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Go Anywhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) and 5.76 x 4.84 x 6.49 inches, the Spark Mini Vai is genuinely portable — it fits in a carry-on, a gig bag side pocket, or on a desktop without crowding anything out. The built-in 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery charges via USB-C and delivers up to eight hours of play time at moderate volume. DC 5V\/2A power means it's compatible with most standard mobile USB-C chargers, so you're not hunting for a proprietary power supply on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy Tolex covering and custom Steve Vai Mandala grille make it visually distinct from anything else in the Spark Mini lineup — this isn't a subtle difference. The reversible heavy-duty carrying strap lets you sling it over a shoulder or use it as a handle depending on preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10W Class D stereo amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 2\" custom-designed angled speakers plus one passive radiator for extended bass response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp Models \u0026amp; Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 amp models and 43 onboard effects (noise gate, compressor, distortion, modulation\/EQ, delay, reverb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 exclusive Steve Vai-curated presets (Fresh, Mild, Hot, Fire) — not available on standard Spark Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smart Jam auto-accompaniment, Auto Chord real-time chart display, Riff Training, Spark AI Beta tone generation, and access to 100,000+ ToneCloud presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" guitar input, 1\/8\" aux input, 1\/8\" headphone\/line output, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C audio interface (1 in \/ 2 out, 44.1kHz\/16-bit) compatible with macOS and Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 3,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 8 hours play time, charges via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom burgundy Tolex covering and Steve Vai Mandala grille cloth; reversible heavy-duty carrying strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 kg (3.3 lb); 146.5 x 123 x 165 mm (5.76 x 4.84 x 6.49 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootswitch Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional Spark Control and Spark Control X wireless footswitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positive Grid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark Mini Vai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPARK MINI VAI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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