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to change them there is a process involving sliding the channel selector back and forth and then counting the blinks when it's switched on again
Google it. If it's not a problem for you then leave it alone
Hey ho.
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Functionally they were all almost identical. Possibly slightly more range on the 55 and 90 but nothing I really made any use of on stage. I did like the better quality transmitters on the 55 and 90, but the main reason for cycling through them was where they were being kept and what I had in my rig (board or rack, axe fx or amp)
Currently using the shure glx, and it's perfect for me (at the moment). At the end of the day, work out what you need from a wireless and then find the best one for you.
The G10 plugs into the mains via its plug & micro-USB socket. If you want to connect it to the power supply of your pedal board, this has cropped up before but you can easily and cheaply get an adapter to do this with.
http://line6.com/support/topic/21552-how-to-power-g10-from-a-standard-pedal-board/
I bought my G10 brand new for only £90 from Bax (special ofer) so it was an absolute bargain and some £50-60 cheaper than the G30. Currently the G10 is around £134-140 and the G30 circa £149. If I was buying at full price today, then it would be a difficult choice. The £15 more for the G30 gives longer range, & adjustable cable tone, but the G10 would save on batteries, has easy 'pop-less' change over to another guitar, with no transmitter to carry on your belt and its easier to set-up - so it would be a close call. Power from a pedal-board is neutral as both can do this.
Each has its advantages/disadvantages:
The G10 is plug 'n play, has a good range (50ft - I think that's conservative as I've retained a good signal further away than that - crapping out at about 75ft!) that's adequate for most players auto-channel setting (4-channels), no battery costs (but you must remember to charge it), auto-standby (goes into sleep mode after 4 mins of non-use - restarts just by strumming guitar) with long standby life, a 'no-pop' easy switch-over to another guitar, 1/4" and XLR outs, and tonally it 'matches' the impedance of a 10m guitar cable. The USB port means you can charge it from a computer, and you can get a cheap adapter to run off pedal-board power supplies but that has to be bought separately. The transmitter fits most guitars (inc Strats) but there may be an odd exception. The Transmitter has an LED and the receiver base has colour coded status lighting. A flashing red LED indicates less than 30 minutes of battery operation, a flashing green LED indicates more than 30 minutes of battery operation and a steady green LED indicates a fully charged transmitter. While docked, the transmitter and the receiver automatically set themselves to the best channel.
The G30 has longer range up to 100ft, LED status indicator, slightly more control over channel choice (6 channels, but must be manually set - Note: I've never yet had a signal/channel problem with the G10), and can go for 8 hrs on new batteries & fits all guitars. You also have greater control of 'cable' tone than the G10 but you have to keep spare batteries handy & it has no sleep mode so you have to remember to turn it off or you'll waste your batteries. A lot of folk do tend to forget about that & go through more batteries than they need. It can connect to a pedal-board power supply without needing an adapter. Big downside is its battery case cover is very, very poorly made and is loose and/or breaks off - bad design & Line 6 still hasn't fixed it. Other than that, it's a fairly solid unit.
By the way, our drummer has a couple of G70 Relay units - and tonally, there's no noticeable difference to the G10 - at least none any of us could tell.
So cheap and perfect for pubs, rehearsals and even bigger stages.
Not quite pro level but certainly not let me down yet!
I'm playing bass this week and next so I've got a bit of time to decide what to get but I'm leaning towards the g30 still - no batteries would be great but it sounds like everyone is happy with it and there is little point going further upmarket.
Costco batteries. 2xAA "Kirkland" own brand works out at about 28p a gig.
Hey, sometimes I do two gigs on 'em: 14p a gig.
No local shop able to let you try the bug? You don't even need to be plugged in - just see if the green light comes on.
What irritated me the most is 2 weeks after I bought it they reduced the price down by £100 or so! I use a neutrik right angled cable to connect it to the guitar, the included one isn't bad but I prefer a right angle as its safer (can get knocked a lot which can break it clean off).
I know a mate that has the G10 and whilst its good (no need for rechargeable batteries as it charges in the dock) I don't like how easily it can snap off if knocked.
So if you have the money get the G50 cos its better.
And I'm no wallflower in stage
They feel pretty naff but they can take it and have been epically reliable
3 transmittor packs attached to 3 guitars
I like @Cabicular 's turn of phrase: "they can take in and has been epically reliable."
I totally +1 that cos that has been my experience too.