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17 Nov 2009

Guitar Wireless systems!!

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Posted By : DYEHOUSE | Comments : 33

I know this has been discussed before but I wasn't paying attention!!

The AKG Guitar Bug thing looks to be favourite cause theres no having to strap a transmitter to youself but has anybody tried the Line 6 one? It's supposed to have superior sound quality to the rest! but is it true?????
anybody!!!

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# Posted by grooverman - 17/11/2009, 18:03 (GMT)

Gordon Ive used my samson airline since 2003 without any issues what so ever or loss of tone, I cant coment on other systems , I wouldnt hesitate to recomend the samson system,

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 18:10 (GMT)

I've looked at that one but must admit to being a bit dubious of the Samson brand!
I'm normally a firm believer of "why spend all that money on top gear only to put it through a week radio signal" but I'm warming to the idea hearing good reports from people who use them!!
The line 6 one has caught my attention with it's claims to "Superior sound quality"
Has anyone tried them yet??

# Posted by grooverman - 17/11/2009, 18:27 (GMT)

im as fussy as it gets about tone , but the airline has adjustable output gain as well as a led that shows peaking, and the transmitter has a -15db pad in case your guitars pickups are to much output for the reciever, best bet boroow a couple and try them in a gig situation

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 17/11/2009, 18:31 (GMT)

Another vote for the Airline here. Been using it for over 4 years now. It's better than the AKG I had before it.

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 18:33 (GMT)

was that the AKG Bug Mick??

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 17/11/2009, 18:45 (GMT)

It was before the bug existed G. It was a belt pack. Not bad but not as clear as the Airline.

# Posted by HARD TO HANDLE - 17/11/2009, 18:49 (GMT)

The New Line 6 Relay G30's are Sh1t hot

I have a Brand new unused one for £200(no offers) if anyone wants one???

Max 07803 940252

# Posted by Anthem - 17/11/2009, 18:54 (GMT)

my vote goes to airline too, cheap as chips AAA batteries that last a good 4 gigs and a very clear sound to boot

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 18:57 (GMT)

The airline one sounds like it's good bit of kit!
Would still like to hear from someone who's used the Line 6 though?
Max, I know your selling them, but do you use them and how do they compare to the others??

# Posted by james luke - 17/11/2009, 19:43 (GMT)

I use the samson airline and have only good things to say, has never let me down and no loss of signal

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 19:47 (GMT)

another one?
It's getting harder to justify spending twice as much for the Line 6?

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 17/11/2009, 19:53 (GMT)

I was looking at the line 6 wireless G. looks a cool piece of kit, small receiver thatll fit right at the side of a pedal board, the transmitter would clip onto your guitar strap..and it runs on VHF if I remember rightly so no interference from Berts taxis or anybody elses wireless system.

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 20:03 (GMT)

Yeh it use 2.4 ghz the same routers for computers so will not be affected by new legislation they're threatening introduce [are'nt they always?] that'll restrict use on certain wave lenths that are currently being used!
But it is twice the price of the Samson which is getting rave reviews from our compatriots on here!

# Posted by HARD TO HANDLE - 17/11/2009, 20:08 (GMT)

I don't, as i'm Frontman/singer/guitarist so theres no point unless i get a vocal headset mic too..........

But you get what you pay for........... I tried one of those AKG bug things a few years back and they were sh1te! Very bad........ Poor quality and poor sound too

Max

# Posted by The Imposters - 17/11/2009, 20:45 (GMT)

Gordon; Have to agree with all ther positive comments re the Samson bug .... grooverman is right when he points out the 15db pad, it can be useful ......
Again I've used it for 5 years now, no loss of tone or signal problems, always well pleased with its performance !!!!

Just like the other posters, can highly recommend it. Cheers

G

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 20:57 (GMT)

Thanks Graham!

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 21:17 (GMT)

Another question???
which Samson Airline's are you refering to?
Is it the AG1/AP1 system or the Airline 77?

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 17/11/2009, 21:18 (GMT)

UHF and dont pay and less than 150, unless youre buying secondhand, i use audio technica and its superb

dont forget good old shure as well

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 21:23 (GMT)

your confusing matters now Rob!

# Posted by Bass-tard - 17/11/2009, 22:07 (GMT)

get an x2 wireless system on e bay from USA, not even launced in UK, it a brilliant bit of kit, I have one and you get no signal drop at all, its as good as any cable, the reciever is a floor pedal so it goes in your footswitch box on the floor, cost you a couple of hundred quid inc post, tax etc

# Posted by The Imposters - 17/11/2009, 22:10 (GMT)

Hi Gord, the one I have is a Samson Airline AF1 - the Strat style Bug, the AG1 is for Gibsons
Got mine when they were on special offer at Sounds Great, Cheadle near M/CR Airport.

G

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 22:15 (GMT)

I'll have a look at the X2?
I was wondering what the differance was between Samson AG'S and the 77 series?
Is there anybody using the 77?

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 22:26 (GMT)

There's a couple of X2's, the top one has the same frequency range as the Line 6 but with 5 times the operating distance so looks like a serious peice of kit!

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 22:31 (GMT)

Just realised the X2 is the American version of the Line 6 relay which is available in the UK! so that explains the similarity!

# Posted by DAKOTA - 17/11/2009, 22:57 (GMT)

I use a dedicated Ashdown Firebass jobby !, ps G . still got my JTS UHF System

Also guys
I am a licensed Radio Operator, ie , i know the bands that are now currently used etc.

Stay clear of older Vhf tx gear , the Gov is selling the band off all over the shop

UHF is still the best to buy , make sure you can tx and rx over 430 Mhz pref around 435

G the new 2.3 Gig systems are great , but do have some probs as its way up the band with sattelite Freq, Routers and Tx's,Cctv Tx etc etc ,
Microwave bands have only been really available for the Gen public for about 2 - 3 years , and the Gov has allready overloaded the sthe bandwidth to rake in the revenue ,
So its true they really fave started taxing free Air

# Posted by STORMBRINGER - 17/11/2009, 23:08 (GMT)

It was me who put a blog on bout wireless bout a year ago and got to say following advice from the guys on here and tryin it out, the samson airline series is top notch......no loss of tone ..you can walk out a venue and halfway out of town before it starts to wander. Cost 170 but worth every penny if ya wanna go wireless with no 'backpack'.....totally recommend it and if your still not sure, give us a nod and if im not giggin and you stand me a beer (or two) i will bring it over for ya to play with at a gig or rehearsal.....Aint i a nice guy G.......DIAMOND me

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 23:10 (GMT)

We used to jest that they would tax our poking?
then they invented STD's to make us buy condoms "that they tax"
So taxing free air had to be on the cards dinnit!

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 17/11/2009, 23:12 (GMT)

TFL!
Which one do you use the 77 or the AG?

# Posted by STORMBRINGER - 17/11/2009, 23:21 (GMT)

Its the '77 and comes with the 'bug'...i got the gibson style one cos it does the strat style too......its fkn A1 mate...cant fault it
cost 170 from Imuso.co.uk....comes in its own carry case and yes it uses aaa batteries and yoyu get 4 gigs mininmum of 1 battery..

# Posted by STORMBRINGER - 17/11/2009, 23:22 (GMT)

if ya wann try it mate ,,, im serious ....i will bring it over and let u av a play....

# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 18/11/2009, 15:45 (GMT)

Your a very very nice man Martin:-))

# Posted by DYEHOUSE - 18/11/2009, 16:52 (GMT)

Martin ?
was it you I met at one of our gigs about 2years ago?

# Posted by BLACK PILATE - 20/11/2009, 16:05 (GMT)

Another vote for the Samson Airline - top quality kit!

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