Who Can I Sound Like With a Semi-Hollow Guitar and Positive Grid Spark?

GuitarPositive Grid Spark

Your closest match is John Lee Hooker at 93/100. 10 artists analysed from the ToneStakr database.

Your closest match: John Lee Hooker (93/100)

Guitar + Positive Grid Spark

#1
John Lee Hooker
John Lee Hooker
1950sBluesElectric Blues
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Anatomically, this rig makes sense as a John Lee Hooker approximation. The closest match comes from the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. Shared sonic characteristics include: boogie-rhythm, hypnotic, minimal-effects. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
#2
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
1990sBritpopRock
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Running Guitar into Positive Grid Spark gets you further into Noel Gallagher's world than most players expect. Shared sonic characteristics include: chimey, anthemic, britpop. The largest remaining gap is a Electro-Harmonix Small Clone to close the remaining gap. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Noel Gallagher's sound.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#3
Grant Green
Grant Green
1960sJazzSoul Jazz
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Among all possible matches, Grant Green stands out because of how closely the tonal priorities align. Notable tonal fingerprints include: soul-jazz, funky-single-notes, blue-note-era. The closest match comes from the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. The largest remaining gap is a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#4
Alex Hall
Alex Hall
2020sAlternative Rock
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Alex Hall's tone is fundamentally about a distinctive tonal character. This setup delivers most of that. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Alex Hall's sound.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#5
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
1960sSoulFunk
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

You're already working with the right core ingredients for Curtis Mayfield's sound. The standout component is the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. Shared sonic characteristics include: soul-fingerstyle, open-tuning-capo, funk-soul. Several important elements align — the overall character is recognisably close.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#6
Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery
1950sJazzBebop
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Wes Montgomery's tone is fundamentally about thumb-picking, octave-playing, warm-jazz. This setup delivers most of that. The closest match comes from the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. Several important elements align — the overall character is recognisably close.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#7
Charlie Christian
Charlie Christian
1940sJazzBebop
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Charlie Christian's sound is strongly represented in this rig. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. This rig emphasises: pioneering-jazz-electric, single-pickup, bebop. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
#8
Joe Pass
Joe Pass
1960sJazz
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Before you look at specific gear, the feel of this rig already points toward Joe Pass's territory. The resulting sound profile highlights: chord-melody, solo-jazz-guitar, warm. The standout component is the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#9
Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burrell
1950sJazzBlues Jazz
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

The strongest overlap with Kenny Burrell's tone comes from the signal-chain foundation rather than any single piece of gear. The strongest contributor is the combination of Guitar and Positive Grid Spark. Key tonal traits include: cool-jazz, hollow-body, chord-single-note-balance. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#10
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel
1950sJazz
81Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp75%
Effects100%

The biggest reason for the match is the Guitar — it covers a lot of Barney Kessel's core character on its own. The resulting sound profile highlights: bebop, swinging, hollow-body. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

GuitarPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.

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