Wireless systems

[ThomBassmonkey]

After seeing rmshaw's the other day, I've been GASing about a wireless again and I've seen nothing but good stuff about the L6 Relays.

I was looking them up the other day and came across these:

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/line6_tbp_12.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/line6_tbp_12.htm[/url]
[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/line6_rxs_12.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/line6_rxs_12.htm[/url]

That's the transmitter and reciever from a G50 (the transmitter works with G90 too) for about £50 cheaper than they're available for together, would they be missing something or is it the good deal that it actually looks like?

Since most of the ones that pop up on the for sale forum seem to be cheaper ones, I'm keeping my eye open for new wirelesses too, but I don't know what's worth looking into. I'm really loving my gear at the moment so it's very important to me that my tone is changed as little as possible, I have some money left over from buying other stuff recently that I can put into this to make sure I get something that's good, but I'd rather spend as little as possible. With that in mind, I'm open to suggestions on other systems.

[Jarhead]

To be honest Thom, the Relay systems are becoming something of a standard for wireless systems. If anything, I've found that it can improve tone, assuming of course you aren't using cheap, crappy cables. They really are worth the money, and for someone like yourself, using a rack, I'd try and scrape the cash for a G90, which is the top of the line rackmount version.

[aldude]

I use a G50 and it's fantastic. Worth every penny IMO. Runs off standard Boss-style 9V centre negative too, handy for pedal boards.

[ThomBassmonkey]

[quote name='Jarhead' post='1205864' date='Apr 20 2011, 02:18 PM']To be honest Thom, the Relay systems are becoming something of a standard for wireless systems. If anything, I've found that it can improve tone, assuming of course you aren't using cheap, crappy cables. They really are worth the money, and for someone like yourself, using a rack, I'd try and scrape the cash for a G90, which is the top of the line rackmount version.[/quote]

If I got another rack unit, I'd have to upgrade from my 4u to a 6u which seems a bit pointless when I'm not far enough away from my rig at any point to warrant the extra range (I'm fully cabled at the moment and rarely feel like I'm cramped in, it's more about tying people up as we move around and being scared of stepping on cables as they drag around the floor). As far as I can tell there's no real extra advantage to using the G90 apart from the range and it being rack mountable. Plus with the new mini rig, I won't be using a rack for every gig, so I'd rather keep it separate (not that I'd avoid a rack if there was a valid reason for it, but it's definitely not a reason to upgrade to the next model up).

[thebrig]

I've got the G30 and have used it up to 50 yards away without any problems.

It's a fantastic piece of kit, and I just wished I had got one sooner.

It doesn't mess up your sound at all, and I would say it actually improves it. IMO

[ThomBassmonkey]

Damnit! Why are you making them so tempting?

I was actually in Brighton yesterday considering going to GAK to seriously look at them, but couldn't get around sound check being very early and the fact it closed at 4 for good friday.

[misrule]

A friend and I did a group deal to buy two G90s for £460 each. Two UK shops were willing to do it -- though the one we bought from asked me not to name them online.

Could you go that route?

Cheers

Mark

[ThomBassmonkey]

I'm in the middle of a UK tour at the moment so I can't really get anywhere to do anything and won't be in for anything getting delivered, so with the bank holiday weekend, it looks like this is gonna have to a few weeks, definitely looking at going for the g50.

I don't know anyone else that wants one to see if I can get a multi-buy deal, good idea though.

[whimsy23]

I hate you all after reading this. I've gotta go and buy one of these now!

[Bankai]

Have seen a lot of Line6 systems getting used recently, on bass as well.

Certainly worked well from what I heard and saw! Quite a bit cheaper than the Shure Pro systems that I used to use as well!

[rmshaw37]

like i said when you came round mate, i have the g90 (for bass, obviously) my brother has the g50 for guitar and neither of us has had a problem after a year of ownership, i keep mine racked up, and even use it at practice stood right next to it!

yes it does improve the tone - certainly from the 30' leads i was using!