What wireless system?

TheMarlin

A friend of the family plays bass. His wife wants to get him a preset, but he’s already got a lot of gear (he’s quite wealthy). 

Been asked for gift suggestions, though maybe a wireless system. 

What do you recommend?

i don’t think he gigs anymore, just home playing. 

I have one of these, which I’m happy with, but expect the batteries to fail soon. LEKATO 5.8GHz Guitar Wireless Guitar Transmitter Receiver Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Digital Audio Guitar Bass System with Strong Anti-Interference Ability High Frequency for Guitars Bass https://amzn.eu/d/6xK6Oxz

So what would you recommend? The G10?

Or maybe something else, wireless Yamaha THR bass amp?

Thoughts? Recommendations?

Cheers

Marlin

Whistler

I use the older 2.4GHz version of the Lekato system you have (and linked to) and have had no problems.

For playing at home the concern of the batteries going flat in the middle of a gig is not an issue. If your friend intends to play live, either charge it before each gig (as I do) or get a battery powered system such as the Line6 wireless systems so that fresh batteries can be installed before each gig.

TheMarlin

Thank:)

fretmeister

I was going to say the Shure GLDX16 - but it's just been discontinued.

It's an excellent unit.

Bridgehouse

I've used both the Smoothhound Classic system and the Boss WL20 and both have been very good.

CE1

Another vote for the smooth hound. The company are brilliant as well which is a bonus

ChrisCox1994

the smoothhound was good but I had a fair few drop outs on larger stages back in the day when touring tribute gigs in europe. fine for down the pub or at a wedding though

pacodelucia13

not sure, I have the Line6 G10 is ok but that receiver is kind of big. Maybe the Boss WL-20?

PolarityMan

Me and the bassist in my band use the XVives

DavidR

Another vote for Lekato systems. I have this one. There are others. Must say, they used to be cheaper, but didn't everything!

5.8GHz Wireless Guitar System,LEKATO Wireless Guitar Transmitter Receiver Digital Audio Guitar Wireless System Built-in Rechargeable Battery 300 Feet Transmission Range for Guitars Bass : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

I think the issue can be use in an electrocomplex environment with some systems but, in a domestic environment, this works well with a tone on an archtop which I like.

TheMarlin

DavidR said:

Another vote for Lekato systems. I have this one. There are others. Must say, they used to be cheaper, but didn't everything!

5.8GHz Wireless Guitar System,LEKATO Wireless Guitar Transmitter Receiver Digital Audio Guitar Wireless System Built-in Rechargeable Battery 300 Feet Transmission Range for Guitars Bass : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

I think the issue can be use in an electrocomplex environment with some systems but, in a domestic environment, this works well with a tone on an archtop which I like.

That’s the system I use. Seems to be holding up well, but do expect the batteries to crap out some time soon. 

DuploLicks

I have Lekato WS-50 5ghz for home noodling a it’s great, no issues so far. Charge lasts long enough for it not to be a problem. If he’s going to be playing live then I think that’s a more involved conversation and co-ordinating with other band members would be worthwhile. Although more fun would be just to turn up to a gig & go for it 

mykewright

DavidR said:

Another vote for Lekato systems. I have this one. There are others. Must say, they used to be cheaper, but didn't everything!

5.8GHz Wireless Guitar System,LEKATO Wireless Guitar Transmitter Receiver Digital Audio Guitar Wireless System Built-in Rechargeable Battery 300 Feet Transmission Range for Guitars Bass : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

I think the issue can be use in an electrocomplex environment with some systems but, in a domestic environment, this works well with a tone on an archtop which I like.

I bought that one a couple of months ago when it was £3 cheaper. Very happy with it so far.

stickyfiddle

Are there any that have a belt pack-style transmitter and also a pedalboard-friendly receiver? Other than the discontinued Shure one?

ElectricXII

stickyfiddle said:

Are there any that have a belt pack-style transmitter and also a pedalboard-friendly receiver? Other than the discontinued Shure one?

I've had a Line 6 G30 for years. The receiver lives underneath my pedalboard.

mudpup

https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/sennheiser-xsw-d-wireless-pedalboard-set?gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H74WHSp6WM3Eq_V-lWoDHP2wC9ZG-fOmJZbyB-E3nZF8nAI00t8OfDxoCLZ8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

stickyfiddle

ElectricXII said:

stickyfiddle said:

Are there any that have a belt pack-style transmitter and also a pedalboard-friendly receiver? Other than the discontinued Shure one?

I've had a Line 6 G30 for years. The receiver lives underneath my pedalboard.

That won't work with a PT Nano!  

I'm highly tempted by the Shure and Sennheiser ones that could replace a tuner.

fretmeister

That new Sennheiser one looks great.

I've got a L6 G70 and I've been really pleased with it, but the receiver is heavy and quite large.
Anything to give more pedalboard room is a good thing!

stickyfiddle

fretmeister said:

That new Sennheiser one looks great.

I've got a L6 G70 and I've been really pleased with it, but the receiver is heavy and quite large.
Anything to give more pedalboard room is a good thing!

Yeah I think the tuner in the old Shure ones look better but otherwise the Sennheiser is a good option. Im currently carting 2 boards around - 1 each for bass & guitar. No need for wireless on guitar but for bass it'd be great. But I'm not going above a Nano+ size board under any circumstances!

fretmeister

I've got a Nano, a Jnr and a bigger one I can't remember what it is.

I might have to move to a Nano+ but ideally I'd want another 2-3 inches. But the Max is too big.

I might be able to solve the problem if I spend more money on a new Microthumpinator - the V2 has the sockets on each end and can be mounted under a Nano board. I have a V1 and the sockets are on the sides and it just won't fit.

The Nano+ might be just ok then.

fretmeister

The bigger one is a pedaltrain 2 that I've had for years.

It's ok as a home board, but when loaded it's too heavy for me to want to carry it around the place anymore.
I might clean it up and sell it. In the house I almost always use my Helix rather than anything else.