britheguy Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I've been thinking about getting one of those guitar-bug things. However I've heard both good and bad about them. Has anyone got some advice on these things, or other such like things.Or would I be better sticking with the good old trip hazard, better known as a guitar lead?If so which would be decent leads to go for. I use Planet Waves just now. The ones with the different colour plugs for amp and guitar!!!cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I use both.I have a Samson Airline Wireless system. No problems with it - does the trick.I also use Planet Waves leads, I can't praise them enough - they've never failed me and are nice and quiet and sturdy.Regarding the wireless, they seem to have slightly more noise to them (note slightly) and seem to alter your tone a little bit.If it's all about your tone then use your leads, but if you want the freedom of being able to move about alot when gigging (don't use the wireless at home, unless you wanna go through billions of batteries) then the wireless is good, cos it's not like you can't still have a good sound while using one.Helped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeid Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I always thought they reduced gain a bit. Not all that great. Leads are the best choice if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I always thought that using a wireless system makes you look like a cock, but I'm weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I have a fairly recent copy of Music Mart with reviews of wireless systems.Give me a call on your return.Will try not to chuck it out meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I use both.I have a Samson Airline Wireless system. No problems with it - does the trick.I also use Planet Waves leads' date=' I can't praise them enough - they've never failed me and are nice and quiet and sturdy.Regarding the wireless, they seem to have slightly more noise to them (note [u']slightly) and seem to alter your tone a little bit.If it's all about your tone then use your leads, but if you want the freedom of being able to move about alot when gigging (don't use the wireless at home, unless you wanna go through billions of batteries) then the wireless is good, cos it's not like you can't still have a good sound while using one.Helped? That's a good idea about not using one at home. I'm a great believer in thinking that when you play in a band situation you can get away with a slighty lower tone quality due to the rest of the band. However in the house you have more time to listen to what you really sound like. This is where the leads would come in to their own I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I have a fairly recent copy of Music Mart with reviews of wireless systems.Give me a call on your return.Will try not to chuck it out meantime!Cheers Dave.And thanks to everyone for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I'd stick with the ol' black spaghetti.Don't need batteries, keaaaaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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