Spark pearl ? hmmm
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Sure this new limited edition of the Spark looks awesome !
what do you guys think ?
https://sparkamplovers.com/blog/2021/04/19/positive-grid-releases-a-spark-limited-edition-amp-called-the-pearl/ -
@sparkamplover Id like to know if anyone has used Spark as a keyboard amp and if it would be ok for that?
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@bryan-ferguson Yes I used it with my synth, works great
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I wonder if this will be the same "limited edition" as the original Spark? 😂
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Positive Grid's advertisement on GuitarWorld states:
Spark Pearl comes with a free custom padded case for easy and safe portability. A limited quantity will be available beginning in late April, and customers can take advantage of special pricing for early orders.There is nothing on the Positive Grid Spark Pearl page indicating a free padded case, and there is no option to place an early order with or without special pricing.
I signed up for notice when they go on sale but that doesn't explain this. Can someone from Positive Grid explain why there is conflicting info between advertisement and P.G. website? -
Really weird that they've released a special edition when filling orders is proving a challenge.
Especially annoying to se youtubers receiving their SECOND free amp with accessories when the website is backordered.
I had to order from Amazon, so couldn't get the complementary travel bag or the discount the website mentions.
Still excited to get the machine, but sheesh.
Also, not going to be very happy if I get one with the noisy ungrounded power supply. There's no indication as to which one will ship. -
@suite404artworks
The Pearl is a limited edition. it is not out yet. It should be released on the 04/28. The number of units will be very limited.You can get more info here
https://help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058668491-Spark-Pearl-FAQ -
@ray-cumberland It has been said that this Pearl project has been planned some months ago... maybe at that time the demand was not so high. maybe white tollex stock are easier to get than black... They haven't done that to piss off users waiting for their original Spark. Also the stock for Pear is said to only be limited to 1,000 units
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@sparkamplover That does not explain why external ads are claiming free carrry bag and early order options when those things are not possible. Those ads broght me here ready to buy, deceptive advertising.
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I would have hoped they had worked on firmware first to rectify the heavy bass and noise gate problems associated with the amp before bringing out a new limited edition PEARL model...
just saying it has been a noted opinion on many posts..
go PG and just do it .... -
what about a new limited edition paid app, that works perfectly with accurate chords and a usable loop/phrase trainer function?
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@crystalpit One can only hope -- and in addition to those improvements for the app how about the additional effects we were promised by the CEO of PG over a year ago in a letter trying to calm everybody down about the huge delays in shipments? I guess it's just cheaper and easier to change the color of the amp's covering than to actually implement positive improvements that have been promised!
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Yes it is much easier to produce a limited amount with a different color cover material than updating firmware and features and it's not a matter of doing one first and then the next, they happen concurrently by different departments of the company.