Spark MINI Vai is a special edition of the best selling Spark MINI amplifier, custom designed by none other than legendary guitar virtuoso and 3-time GRAMMY Award winner, Steve Vai.
Spark MINI Vai
Special Edition 10-Watt Portable Smart Guitar Amp & Custom Cable · Designed by Steve Vai.
Spark MINI Vai is a special edition portable guitar amp, custom-designed by legendary guitar virtuoso and 3-time GRAMMY® award winner, Steve Vai. Complete with an exclusive burgundy weave cable and unique design elements, this amp fuses Steve’s signature tone and bold persona with the unmatched versatility of Spark MINI—perfectly crafted for wherever your music takes you.
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TONE OF A LEGEND.
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SPARK MINI VAI
Custom-designed by the legendary Steve Vai, Spark MINI Vai delivers the tone that defines modern rock. Innovative, groundbreaking, and utterly inspirational, Vai is undeniably one of the most influential guitarists in the world, and this amp captures his iconic sound and personal design touch. It’s more than just an amp—it’s a piece of rock history.
EXCLUSIVE
MANDALA GRILLE
SPECIAL EDITION BURGUNDY TOLEX
CUSTOM BURGUNDY WEAVE CABLE
4 CUSTOM
STEVE VAI PRESETS
“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."
A masterpiece of design.
Mandala Grille.
Inspired by Vai’s legendary Hydra guitar, the Mandala Grille design pays homage to Steve Vai’s mythical energy, focus and mastery.
Exclusive Burgundy Tolex.
Wrapped in a Burgundy Tolex with custom gold piping and a gold-lined strap, this amp is as striking as it is functional.
Custom Instrument Cable.
A first for Spark series custom amps, Spark MINI Vai comes equipped with a matching lightweight 10 foot guitar cable, featuring 24K gold-plated connectors and wrapped in a durable burgundy weave nylon jacket.
Custom Vai Tone.
Explore the signature tones that defined a genre. Plug into 4 exclusive presets created by Vai, pre-loaded and ready to go.
FRESH
Crystal clear clean tone.
MILD
Bluesy clean tone with some grit.
HOT
Well distorted rock rhythm tone.
FIRE
Full-on lead tone.
WATCH STEVE VAI DEMO HIS SIGNATURE PRESETS:
Steve Vai Backing Tracks and Loops.
Jam along with exclusive backing tracks and loops directly from Vai’s catalog, bringing his legendary riffs into your practice sessions.
WATCH THE WALKTHROUGH:
A mind-blowing portable powerhouse, Spark MINI delivers innovative, customizable smart guitar playing to go. With multi-dimensional high-quality sound, a treasure trove of amps and effects, Smart Jam, video creation and Bluetooth® audio streaming, it’s the biggest smallest rig ever.
Portable Powerhouse
10 Watts of unbelievable clarity and depth.
Smart App
Fully compatible app packed with smart features.
AI-Powered Tone
Dial in the perfect tone with Spark AI Beta.
Smart Jam Live
Create and jam with your own virtual band.
100K+ Tones
Massive library of tones and presets.
Backing tracks and more
Inspired practice and play every day.
Bluetooth Speaker
Stream music from your mobile device.
Rechargeable Battery
Play and listen up to 8 hours.
*To be eligible, purchase from positivegrid.com during our pre-order period from 9/3/2024 - 10/21/2024. Recipients will be chosen at random to receive custom hand-signed models. Chances of receiving a hand-signed model are dependent upon how many orders we receive during this period.
PLUG INTO VAI.
SPECS
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
MONO / STEREO
Stereo
MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
90 dB SPL @1m
CABINET PRINCIPLE
Passive Radiator
POWER AMPLIFIERS
10 Watt Class D Amplifier
SPEAKERS
Two - 2" Custom Designed Speakers
One - Passive radiator
TOTAL IMPEDANCE
4 Ohm
MONO / STEREO
Stereo
MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
90 dB SPL @1m
CABINET PRINCIPLE
Passive Radiator
POWER AMPLIFIERS
10 Watt Class D Amplifier
SPEAKERS
Two - 2" Custom Designed Speakers
One - Passive radiator
TOTAL IMPEDANCE
4 Ohm
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIVITY
TOP PANEL CONTROLS
Four Programmable Preset Selector
Guitar Channel Volume
Music Channel Volume
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
Power Button
Pair / Tuner Button
ONBOARD EFFECTS
33 Amp Models
43 Effects
(Noise Gate, Compressor, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
WIRED CONNECTIVITY
1/4" Guitar Input
1/8" Aux Input
1/8" Headphone / Line Output
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.0
USB AUDIO
USB Interface for Recording
1 In x 2 Out
Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
Bit Depth: 16
Compatible with MacOS and Windows
TOP PANEL CONTROLS
Four Programmable Preset Selector
Guitar Channel Volume
Music Channel Volume
REAR PANEL CONTROLS
Power Button
Pair / Tuner Button
ONBOARD EFFECTS
33 Amp Models
43 Effects
(Noise Gate, Compressor, Distortion, Modulation/EQ, Delay, Reverb)
WIRED CONNECTIVITY
1/4" Guitar Input
1/8" Aux Input
1/8" Headphone / Line Output
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.0
USB AUDIO
USB Interface for Recording
1 In x 2 Out
Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
Bit Depth: 16
Compatible with MacOS and Windows
PHYSICAL UNIT
DIMENSIONS
146.5 x 123 x 165 mm
(5.76 x 4.84 x 6.49 in)
WEIGHT
1.5 kg
(3.3 lb)
COVERING
Burgundy Tolex
GRILLE CLOTH
Custom Steve Vai Mandala Grille
CARRYING STRAP
Reversible Heavy Duty Handle
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Spark app for iOS/MacOS/Android
OPTIONS
Spark Control wireless footswitch
Spark Control X wireless footswitch
Spark CAB
GUITAR CABLE
LENGTH
10ft / 3m
WEIGHT
126g / 0.28lbs
CONDUCTOR
4N level 99% pure Oxygen-free copper core (OFC)
CONNECTORS
Unbalanced Mono
Gold-plated
Straight to straight
Protective covers
CABLE
6.1φ, 22AWG
APPEARANCE AND COLOR
Nylon Braided Black & Burgundy Cloth Jacket
Custom Vai and Positive Grid logo imprints
Cable Tie
DIMENSIONS
146.5 x 123 x 165 mm
(5.76 x 4.84 x 6.49 in)
WEIGHT
1.5 kg
(3.3 lb)
COVERING
Burgundy Tolex
GRILLE CLOTH
Custom Steve Vai Mandala Grille
CARRYING STRAP
Reversible Heavy Duty Handle
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Spark app for iOS/MacOS/Android
OPTIONS
Spark Control wireless footswitch
Spark Control X wireless footswitch
Spark CAB
GUITAR CABLE
LENGTH
10ft / 3m
WEIGHT
126g / 0.28lbs
CONDUCTOR
4N level 99% pure Oxygen-free copper core (OFC)
CONNECTORS
Unbalanced Mono
Gold-plated
Straight to straight
Protective covers
CABLE
6.1φ, 22AWG
APPEARANCE AND COLOR
Nylon Braided Black & Burgundy Cloth Jacket
Custom Vai and Positive Grid logo imprints
Cable Tie
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
BOX CONTENTS
Spark MINI Vai Amplifier
Custom Vai Guitar Cable
Carrying Strap
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Safety Instructions
BOX CONTENTS
Spark MINI Vai Amplifier
Custom Vai Guitar Cable
Carrying Strap
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
Safety Instructions
POWER
MAIN INPUT POWER
DC 5V, 2A. Compatible with most mobile USB-C chargers
BATTERY TYPE
Built-in 3,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery
PLAY TIME
Up to 8 hours (on mid volume or lower)
CHARGING TIME
3 hours
MAIN INPUT POWER
DC 5V, 2A. Compatible with most mobile USB-C chargers
BATTERY TYPE
Built-in 3,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery
PLAY TIME
Up to 8 hours (on mid volume or lower)
CHARGING TIME
3 hours
VIDEOS
Spark MINI: Steve Vai Edition
Spark MINI Vai - Walkthrough
Spark MINI Vai - Steve's Presets
Spark MINI Vai - 100 Signed Amps
Everything You Can Do with the Spark App
FAQS
General
What is Spark MINI Vai?
What’s the difference between Spark MINI and Spark MINI Vai?
Spark MINI is a 10 watt, portable smart guitar amp and Bluetooth® speaker with an all-day battery and deep app integration. It includes several smart features such as Smart Jam and Auto Chords, all powered by the award-winning BIAS tone engine, plus our brand new AI capability. You can stream and listen to your favorite music via Bluetooth®, pick up your guitar and play along – all on-the-go.
Spark MINI Vai adds to the original Spark MINI with an exclusive Mandala grille, a special edition burgundy Tolex, a custom burgundy weave cable, and 4 custom Steve Vai presets made by Steve Vai himself!
Does Spark MINI Vai sound better than Spark MINI?
Spark MINI Vai provides the same tonal experience as the original Spark MINI.
What are the new presets on Spark MINI Vai? Where can I listen to some audio clips?
The new presets are based on Steve’s favorite clean, blues, high gain, and lead tones:
FRESH - Crystal clear clean tone.
MILD - More bluesy clean tone with some grit.
HOT - Well distorted rock rhythm tone.
FIRE - Full-on lead tone.
You can listen to audio samples here
Are the Spark MINI Vai presets created by Steve Vai himself?
Yes, they are!
Can I buy only the Spark MINI Vai grille cloth for my regular Spark MINI?
The Spark MINI Vai grille is exclusive to this product and is not available separately.
What’s included with the Spark MINI Vai?
Included is the Spark MINI Vai amplifier, a custom 10 foot guitar cable with 24k gold-plated connectors, Steve’s favorite custom presets, plus access to Steve’s backing tracks and loops through the Spark app.
Tell me more about the 100 limited hand-signed Spark MINI Vai editions - how does that work?
Steve Vai has personally autographed 100 amps to be uniquely awarded to a random lucky few. Purchase during the pre-order period, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to receive one of these exclusive hand-signed models. If you aren’t selected, you’ll get the same deluxe amp bundle without the hand signed signature. Purchase must be completed between Sept 3, 2024 and Oct 21, 2024
Is the Spark MINI Vai also battery powered?
Yes, Spark MINI Vai is powered by a rechargeable internal battery that can last for up to 8 hours of play time. Of course, you can plug it in, too. It comes with a USB charger cable.
Will Spark MINI Vai be available in my country?
Currently, Spark MINI Vai will only be available for shipping to the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Australia. Other regions will be coming soon. You can sign up to be notified when Spark MINI Vai is available near you.
Can I purchase the custom 24k gold-plated cable separately?
The custom cable is only available as a bundle when you purchase the Spark MINI Vai.
Where can I get the custom Steve Vai presets? Will they be available on ToneCloud?
You must purchase a Spark MINI Vai to have access to these special presets created by Steve Vai.
How do I access Steve’s exclusive backing tracks?
For the backing tracks, head over to Spark’s app, go to the Music page by tapping on the second icon on the bottom left and you will find Steve’s backing tracks under “Steve Vai’s Positive Grid Playlist”.