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Positive Grid Spark 2 vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Positive Grid Spark 2 is cheaper at $349. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Positive Grid Spark 2 or Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo?

The Positive Grid Spark 2 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Positive Grid Spark 2 is the cheaper at $349. The Positive Grid Spark 2 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Positive Grid Spark 2 Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo
US price $349 $3849
BrandPositive GridMesa/Boogie
Released
Amplifier type modeling tube
Power watts 50 90
Speaker config 2x4 1x12
Channels 3
Form factor combo combo
Onboard effects Yes No
Effects loop No Yes
Direct out Yes Yes
Headphone out Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 12.125 58

Sources — Positive Grid Spark 2: positivegrid.com (verified 2026-07-11). Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo: gibson.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Positive Grid Spark 2 and Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amplifier type: Positive Grid Spark 2 modeling vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo tube
  • Power watts: Positive Grid Spark 2 50 vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo 90
  • Speaker config: Positive Grid Spark 2 2x4 vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo 1x12
  • Onboard effects: Positive Grid Spark 2 true vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo false
  • Effects loop: Positive Grid Spark 2 false vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo true
  • Weight (lb): Positive Grid Spark 2 12.125 vs Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo 58

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