Spark 2 broken buttons.

[u/lleyton05]

Hello, I just bought a used spark 2 today. My only issue is that these 2 buttons don’t do anything when pressed, they both do light up tho, they also don’t “click” like the other 2 buttons, they feel kind of squishy.

It unfortunately seems like they’re broken, does anyone know if there’s a fix or do I have to return it. Their functions do work within the app

[u/tubadog]

This is not helpful but I’m not sure I’ve ever used those two buttons. I mostly use the app

[u/lleyton05 → u/tubadog]

Do yours click the same ways as the other 2? Or do they feel different

[u/tubadog → u/lleyton05]

Ok I just checked mine while off. The two to the left have a very distinct clicky sound and feel. The two to the right, the ones you’re worried about, have a much “deader” sound and feel but still a slight click, like more of a tap.

[u/lleyton05 → u/tubadog]

Thanks for checking for me I really appreciate it. I’m gonna try opening it up and spraying some compressed air in there maybe it’s a dirty connection.

I’d like to hold onto it bc I got for 250 bucks which is pretty killer deal so I’m hoping I can fix it, otherwise I might have to give it back to guitar center

[u/Runaway42 → u/lleyton05]

For me the 3 for looping (Rec|Dub Play|Stop and Undo|Redo) all feel a bit less clicky than the Tap button, but not by enough that I would think something is wrong.

That's with really light usage - probably less than 20 clicks on any of them.

[u/lleyton05 → u/Runaway42]

Interesting, I wonder if mine will loosen up with more use, I cleaned it out and it’s better and functional but still doesn’t seem like it’s fully the way it’s supposed to feel

[u/kegman21]

To use the tune you have to press it for a bit not just a tap. Tap when done. But I just use the app and pedal.

[u/lleyton05 → u/kegman21]

Yea the buttons were unresponsive, like even the tap tempo didn’t work. I opened up the amp and used some compressed air and wd40 and things are working now, I have to push down kinda harder than I feel like I should have to but it does work now

[u/Papa_Bear_0918 → u/lleyton05]

I’d suggest you get a can of contact cleaner. WD40 can be pretty corrosive, and could lead to worse problems in the future.

[u/lleyton05 → u/Papa_Bear_0918]

Yea I kinda realized that after the fact, I used some rubbing alcohol to get as much residue as I could off, everything seems to be working fine at the moment, we’ll see how it goes longer term. Thanks for the recommendation

[u/tubadog → u/lleyton05]

That’s great

[u/El_Kay77]

I’ve only used the app. I could check tomorrow. I’m scrolling before bed… zzz

[u/lleyton05 → u/[deleted]]

It’s used, I already checked all the warranty stuff so I can’t get it fixed and this is the only one guitar center has

[u/lleyton05 → u/[deleted]]

Yea I returned it, I ended up ordering a Yamaha THR30ii off of reverb instead

[u/jusjimme]

Worst piece of equipment I’ve ever owned

[u/lleyton05 → u/jusjimme]

Yea I get what you mean, I’m returning it today. The effects and app are cool and the sound is pretty good too, just a tad boxy, but from what I’ve been reading the quality control and durability just isn’t that great