BOSS WL-20L Wireless Review and 5 Ways to Use it for Guitar

[@shapeshifter6316]

No harm using the L version on passive pickups or the standard version on active pickups. Boss documentation shows that the only difference between them is that the standard model has "cable tone simulation" and the L version does not. The cable tone simulation attempts to alter the signal the same way a cable would when using passive guitar pickups. However, applying that same simulation to an active pickup wouldn't be accurate, since active pickups aren't impacted by cable resistance nearly as much. So they made the L version to basically offer a flat frequency response, which more accurately reflects how passive pickups would sound through a cable. So, if you use the "L" on a passive guitar, it will probably sound brighter than with a cable, because a cable would cause some high frequency tone loss. If you use the standard on an active guitar, it will probaby sound warmer than with a cable, because the cable tone simulation will roll off some of the higher frequencies. In summary, I think the "L" is actually the most "true to tone" device you can get, and will provide the best signal, even for passive pickups. But it may not sound like what you're used to with a cable, and for some people, that means they won't like the tone.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you for the input! Since this video, I've used this thing on both passive and active pickup guitars, including my acoustic, which is active. Probably my best purchase this year!

[@Turan_U.]

Great comment thank you

[@dadunnable]

Ótima colocação!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

A cable acts as a capacitor, and well, EQ tone filters EQ via capacitance, so I can't see how a minor adjustment of an EQ wouldn't do the same thing no different than using your EQ's for anything else in the chain that changes the range a little. I have played through way more expensive wireless systems I know to be overpriced having studied electrical engineering and knowing pretty well what goes into such devices, but this is more justifiable if the given specs are not fudged. I built wave devices in the electromagnetic spectrum like microwave spectrometers Light analyzers, ground penetrating radar, sonar at a wave tech company, custom one offs for famous institutions too, and gave it up for guitar building and repair adding mechanical wave theory to my pallet, and there's a crap load of snake oil in all audio device fields, especially with "Audiophiles"! The downright ridiculous pseudoscience crap they are often willing to fork over ridiculous amounts of money for, like little bags of crystals to tie onto cables one for over $200! Even if it did anything at all (It does nothing at all) you could get the same thing at a rock shop for 3 bucks and put it in a little baggy! Even much of the stuff based on real science is touted as "A world of difference", and "all important" and people fall for it all the time, because they do not do nor understand the applicable science in mathematical form and have no understanding of quantification, meaning how much the difference is in the real world, and it's not as much if it does something but how much, and a lot of it is inaudible to the human hearing range, as well as in such minute quantities you will be unable to hear a difference at all! There's way more placebo effect with musicians than in patients in extremely well controlled, double blind pharmaceutical research studies! Everyone is chasing "Tone" and ignoring the fact they already have many ways to make the changes they are looking for in greater quantity without having to buy new pickups every 3 months; They always sound better in the store with the swift tongued salesman, their idiot friend's, and equally clueless forum wannabe scientists and "Influencers" (I don't know Jason, and haven't even watched yet so I can't say) all up in their heads! Then a month later they sound like shit, because they have the same crappy speaker in their amp that really matters or don't know the difference between gain and volume, and the differences between your sound alone in a room vs. within a mix... Ears prefer acoustic guitars with good low end, microphones not so much! Oh the madness I get to deal with!

[@thechristinedemeo]

I’ve got the Boss WL-20L and have used it on both. Great little device. I have decided however to get the pedalboard version and use it with my active guitar. Easier for charging and no extra cables to keep track of. So if I read this. Comment correctly if I turned off the cable simulation it should not have an effect on the tone of my guitar then right? I mean that’s what I have gathered from this. Thanks for the video! Good stuff. Might need to do a review on mine soon.

[@BradleyLivestreams]

Jason mixes-up the words "Transmitter" and "Receiver" several times in this video. So if you're new to wireless systems, the Transmitter ALWAYS goes into the instrument or item that you want to send to the Receiver. The Receiver always goes into whichever item you want to send the signal into. So, for example, for a guitar into an "amp", you would plug the Transmitter into the guitar then plug the Receiver into the amp, pedalboard, or audio interface on your computer. Thinking of picking up this system myself.

[@jasonstallworth]

The details sometimes get me

[@morbidcorpse5954]

Does someone his size look like a person you would dare to correct? Not me. 😮

[@randymccoy2527]

Just got the Boss Wl20-L delivered yesterday. It's perfect. I came to your video to see if it's compatible with pedal boards. I had it plugged into a Split Personality pedal and initially wasn't working, and then connected it to the board without the amp switcher and it WORKS FLAWLESSLY. Excellent. Thanks again for your video, it was a great help you showing it on your board connected to the looper. Loving this thing. Cheers

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear this. I've been using this for almost 4 years now and it's one of the best music purchases I've ever made

[@AdamZMusic]

When I used the WL-20 (for passive pickups) on an active pickup it gave me a lot of feedback. I'm going to get the WL-20 for my active pickups. Thanks for the video

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@PoyoNyon]

I was looking for a little wireless system for home usage and was pretty unsure about what to buy since most of my guitars have EMG active pickups. I would like to thank you for this video, I decided to purchase this product and I don't have any regret. Also with scentific review, there's frequencies cut at 20khz . You can't hear any diffrence in the room which is awesome! Thanks again 🙂

[@jasonstallworth]

You're welcome! I've been using this for my live shows for several years now, both acoustic and metal (same product!)

[@ferox965]

I absolutely love this. Far less cables at my feet or to get tangled in. Works great. I play bass, a 1980 BC Rich Eagle Deluxe. Been using mine live for a few months now. Sounds great and never had a problem.

[@jasonstallworth]

It's definitely great to have and I'm still using mine, every gig, 2-3x a week! It's never failed!

[@ferox965]

@@jasonstallworth I'm never going back now. When the batteries wear out for good, I'm just going to get another. And so on.

[@spidgeb3292]

I've played through numerous such systems, and of the dual-plug types I've tried,I would recommend skipping the cheaper XVive and JoyO. They are not reliable and I've had several that have not lasted six months. I also have a mixed bag of these Boss units. Apparently I bought two mixed pairs. I have four plugs total: Two WL-20L, One WL-20L, and one WL-T(2). They seem to be completely interchangeable as long as you pair them by plugging the transmitter into the receiver and remove them after the blinking stops. Then plug in to guitar and board or amp. Incredibly rugged and reliable.Worth every penny. I've had mine for years now after giving up on XVive and JoyO,and am not looking back.

[@jasonstallworth]

I'm with you! I'm still using this exact same wireless system and have not had any issues! I gig 2-3x a week with these

[@differentbeatdotnet]

Dude, you answered EVERY question I thought of! Especially when you plugged into the audio interface 8:36... #GREATPOST!!!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

That's great to hear, dude! I know sometimes trying out new gear for the first time can be frustrating so I really try to cover those details!

[@lyingeyes5579]

I wish the receiver end had like an in ear monitor output. That would be awesome.

[@jasonstallworth]

That’s an idea

[@amir.zolghadr]

@@lyingeyes5579 great idea

[@shultzz1]

Thanks a lot, you help me to decide to buy one of the boss wL20L system 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jasonstallworth]

It's done an awesome job!

[@karlfranz7434]

Amazing instructive video! I know this video is about the wireless connection but I gotta say it- Your ESP and LTD guitars are amazing. I love it

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you...yeah, love both of those guitars!

[@dondaigle8411]

thanks for solving my selection issue

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@chipoverbaugh5919]

Unfortunately I don’t have a dedicated room for guitar. I do however have one corner of a great room. I think it’s a no brainer investment not to have to run 18’ 6” of cable from my desk to the couch. Great video, thanks for convincing me!

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah you'll love this thing! Walk into the kitchen and grab a bite while still playing!

[@chipoverbaugh5919]

@@jasonstallworth kinda...actually I had my right hip replaced on 5/10 and the left’s coming up quickly on 6/14. The operation had been a life changing experience (first time pain free on the right side in 4 years). Unfortunately although I’m 100% mobile my allowed sitting positions are extremely limited for 12 weeks. I don’t know about you but walking past a guitar with no choice but to play it acoustically is pure torture. This will for sure liberate me as I received it today and it’s they’re charging as I type. So exited!

[@Guisepppeee]

what a nice man you are! thanks for the review

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@Wulfe]

Welp, I'm sold, thanks for the great review man. Keep up the good work!

[@jasonstallworth]

You're welcome!! Getting ready to use this again tomorrow for an acoustic gig!

[@MatthiasBuesing]

Had this wireless set quiete some time ago and was always very satisfied on my Jackson Vs. In the meantime I switched mainly to Powerstrats (Dinky/Soloist) and I think it looks pretty strange with the Boss plugin pointing in the 90° direction...a kind of "L-shape" would have been cooler for that.

[@jasonstallworth]

I didn't think about different guitar shapes with it. But good point! That thing has saved me from tripping over cables, especially at some of the venues I play at with smaller, compact stages!

[@MatthiasBuesing]

@@jasonstallworth for sure, man! Can’t Image playing live when cable myself ever again😅 Did you ever come in trouble with interferences with other 2.4Ghz devices? 🤔

[@thevalleyritualfl]

Never considered wireless! Hopefully we'll be in a good spot for more gigs in FL; we're based in Orlando. Might just look into this :) Thanks, Jason!

[@jasonstallworth]

Once you pay a show with it, you will never want to play without it! I've used in several gigs and will be using it again this Friday night at The Industry in Plant City!

[@cambell9]

Get the line 6 g10 instead

[@jdhill3jh]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I have a combination of both active and passive bass guitars, and the L was what I had chosen, and after watching this video, I am convinced! Thanks again, it was a great help!

[@jasonstallworth]

I'm glad this helped! I'm still using this wireless setup today, and these days I'm playing live gigs every weekend, sometimes several times a week...this wireless has not given me any issues! The only thing is a few times jamming with my friend, our wireless seemed to have clashed a couple times. But I'm mainly playing solo, so this has been perfect.

[@CedricSatterfield]

Other than the potential for stepping on the wl20 when its sticking out of your looper, nice idea. I love that idea of plugging direct into the interface. I don't know why I haven't thought of that. damn!

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah, I was a little worried about stepping on it but I didn't have any issues with it on stage. The interface thing is pretty cool! Now you can walk around your studio while recording!

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

You have your Transmitter/Receiver analogy backwards in your video. You said your "Receiver" is plugged into your guitar? The Black guitar piece is the "Transmitter" and the Grey piece is the "Receiver". Just saying this in case a Newbie is watching your videos.

[@jasonstallworth]

I do get a little confused from time to time! Still using this thing every weekend for live shows and it’s come in handy!

[@deadboz6007]

But nice to now that EMGs have no problems with the "black" transmitter ... it works 🤘

[@miczabowsky_1115]

Great video! Many questions answered

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome and I'm still using this as I play live shows 2-3x a week!

[@JohnB-ed9lb]

Great review, thanks, just thinking of buying one of these, thanks from UK, John B

[@jasonstallworth]

I’ve been using this for over 4 years now…probably my best gear purchase!

[@JohnB-ed9lb]

Cool, thanks for reply, got mine arriving later today, got gig in local pub on New Year’s Eve so will be my first time using it!

[@michaelsmith3742]

What I've done is make my board wireless so I don't have a cable running across the room to trip over I plug into a buffer plus which has an effects loop built into it I have excellent signal no lag whatsoever

[@jasonstallworth]

That's a good idea!

[@michaelsmith3742]

@@jasonstallworth and it filters out any excess capacitance affecting tone

[@truttzi]

Could you use 2 sets to make your guitar AND board wireless? One set from guitar to board input and the second set from board output to amp?

[@michaelsmith3742]

@@truttzi should be able to i had actually considered doing that

[@lawsiesteve1649]

Bought the Boss WL-20, 1/4 inch jack on transmitter is not long enough to work on my Tele which has an Electrosocket jack input. These are very common so I'm surprised they won't work with each other.

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah that's strange, I've never heard of that. I've used this on all of my guitars, electrics and acoustics and it works fine

[@byronguitartv]

Bro you rock, thanks for the information i wanted to know if it works well for recording and you explained it pretty well. Thanks man

[@jasonstallworth]

You're welcome! Yeah, this thing has been a Godsend! And I was happy to know that it works with an interface, too!

[@ikhanic48]

Thanks my man! Good and simple

[@jasonstallworth]

It's a great product and I'm still using it for my live shows

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

At 8:40 you called the receiver, the transmitter (AKA sender). Not a big deal for those of us who know the difference, but some don't, nor would they all use a little understanding of plain language to make the connection based on the common parts of the definitions applicable to many relatable terms, and some freak may even chew you out hard for it and conclude who knows what.😉

[@jasonstallworth]

I do mess up from time to time!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@jasonstallworth Obviously I do too: I realized how old the video was after I watched and commented.🥴 So Do you still use it? Has it stood the test of time, which is a rather a short one in my book? I'm old, but I remember the day when consumer electronics and household stuff came with circuit plans, and lasted decades! "Smart tech" was smart for the user, not for the maker, no one even thought about planned obsolescence, right to repair was standard, not something one had to fight for, companies competed by offering better products than each other, not by who can make the most crap for dirt cheeper, plunder the most people, manipulate the most people to accept shit for Shinola™, and sell more of and better data on them to facilitate more of the same...

[@jasonstallworth]

@@Bob-of-Zoid I’ve been using this for over 3 years now, and I play 2-3 shows a week. It’s worked great!

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

@@jasonstallworth And play good you sure do! I got into guitar repair and building over 40 years ago and have been so busy doing just that, I rarely get to actually play my own guitar! Well, at least I have also mastered my craft, even if not the one I thought I was going to master: Guitar playing. Not that I'm bad, just not as good as way too many others 1/10th my age I would have to catch up with. I am working on recording some stuff, and in an unwieldy space I would be well served in, without the constraints of a cable, so it's good to hear I can get a more than sufficient wireless at a more justifiable price, so thanks.😊

[@jamessaunier7620]

This was awesome! I'm going to be looking into this might finally cut the cord. I'm a new subscriber and now a huge fan can't wait for the next video to see what you got and especially the Metal riff lessons thank you jason everything you do! Btw where can i find your merch shirt etc?

[@jasonstallworth]

It's so worth it!! You'll seriously feel the freedom once you do that! Oh, my merch shop is here: jasonstallworthshop.com/

[@thesmallnotesduo]

Awesome video buddy.

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@krackers777]

Hi Jason great video, I must get another wireless system I sold my systems off awhile ago plus the were old systems causing some noise issues, anyway side note I think you're suppose to place the Looper at the end of the signal chain so you can capture your effects..!! Cheers Bro..!! 🎸🍻 #keepitmetal

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah dude, I heard that from some folks...saying some of the older systems caused noise and had interference. I haven't experienced anything like that with the Boss. I had my looper set after my ToneDEQ because I wanted the sound from that preamp to be picked up. I have thought of adding an effect after the looper, something like delay so that my lead has a slightly different sound.

[@muammertasli]

It was the video what I needed . Thank you for the infos. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@carlosroubert8646]

Hi Jason: I’m an amplifier guy but I’m very interested in having a PC system like the one you have in order to install music software etc. I’ve been looking around but is confusing. Can you do a video explaining in detail how you can set a computerized system from start to end? I will appreciate if you aim for something within fair budget. Thank you!

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, I actually wrote up a complete guide on that here so hopefully, this will help: www.jasonstallworth.com/home-recording-studio-guide/

[@downtimeacoustic]

I have a question concerning battery life. Since this video is 3 years old, I am wondering how the rechargeable batteries have held up? Do they still work? Once charged do you get less than 10 hours of playing time? Thank you .

[@jasonstallworth]

I’m still using the same set and it’s been great. I do charge mine after each gig, which my gigs are 3-4 hours. I’m sure you can go longer but I don’t wanna chance it

[@chrispalmer6026]

Confusingly, you seem to have the names of the two jack units mixed up. The part that plugs into the guitar is called the 'Transmitter' and the part that plugs into the amp or board is called the 'Receiver', not the other way round.

[@jasonstallworth]

That's definitely possible...I screw up and confuse myself from time to time lol

[@rayg3408]

Brooooooo!!!!! Thank you so much for this video. I bought this set on eBay got it for a really good price. Didn’t realize it was the 20L. And I wanted to know if I could use it with passive pick ups I know there is some type of frequency difference between the regular 20 but you just answered my question. God bless you brother.❤❤❤❤lol

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah these wireless units are great!!! I’ve been using mine for over 3 years (playing out 2-3x a week)

[@rayg3408]

Thanks Brotha 👊🏼

[@mozquinn1969]

Hi Jason this is a great review. Many thanks. I am thinking of buying a WL-20. Just to clarify , can I only play an electric guitar with this system? Do I need a WL-20 L for an acoustic? And if I had a WL-20L for an acoustic, can I play an electric with that ? Does that make sense ? I like to play both acoustic and electric onstage so don’t want to have to purchase both? So will one work well for both , in your opinion? Many thanks

[@jasonstallworth]

The WL-20L covers both active and pass be pickups, so I recommend that one (the one in this video)

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

Awesome video!

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🤘

[@patgallagher6692]

Great review.

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@szymoncz7741]

Boss WL-20 wireless system The problem with the Boss WL-20 is that every 11 seconds there is a sound coming out of the speaker as if someone were plugging a guitar cable into the amplifier. It is quite a loud noise. It doesn't matter if the guitar is muted or not. Even cheaper devices do not have this problem. It is always the same with two ibanez guitars and two boss katana amplifiers. Does this also occur with you? can you check it

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude I’ve never experienced that or really any issues with mine. It could be a faulty one or could be a that connection is loose or not working properly somewhere. I’d go through the connections one by one to see where the issue is

[@ricksanchezito8972]

Nice shirt!

[@jasonstallworth]

🤘

[@albertodelangel6810]

How long does the battery last?

[@jasonstallworth]

I believe 8 hours. I charge mine after every show and have even used it for two shows before charging (but I make a habit to charge after each show)

[@GothTracker]

Hi Jason, great review there! How about plugging the black receiver onto the last of the pedals, and connecting the grey transmitter into the amp input? Yep the guitar is connected to the first pedal. Does it work? Thanks!

[@jasonstallworth]

That’s a good test as well!

[@napynap]

So you're trying to remove the cable from the output of the pedal board to the amp. I'm thinking It would probably work, but the input impedance would not match so it would sound different.

[@jasonstallworth]

@@napynap great point

[@truttzi]

It would work, but as your amp and pedal board are both static, it would seem pointless to tether yourself to the pedalboard :)

[@khangvang7416]

So I don't get it, I only have passive pickups on my guitars, which model/version is best? the L or Non L?

[@jasonstallworth]

In that case, I don't think it matters as they should both work. All I know is that I needed the 20L for actives. But I would recommend digging into their website to make sure

[@TacomaEscape]

Do you know if you can use 2 receivers for 2 different guitar and then connect them to the 1 transmitter? I need to switch guitar on stage and might take to long in between songs to switch the receiver to the other guitar. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah it takes me a little to switch but you get faster at it. It would be ideal to have two of these and I'm sure they would work fine. But you still have to kill the volume of the guitar you're setting down so that's another step...not a big one, but you might find it's easier to switch out the wireless, especially if you're using the same effects/amp unit for both guitars like I'm doing.

[@juansantana9678]

Great video !!!! Great product I own 3 systems .

[@jasonstallworth]

I love this thing!!

[@arunakalu]

Are you happy with the acoustic tone? Thanks for your review. I just ordered the L version, I was going to get the Line 6 G10, but I like the ease of the WL-20(L) system.

[@jasonstallworth]

I've actually considered getting something like the Line 6 G10 for acoustic, and it would serve the purpose of a wireless as well. But I wanted an actual wireless for when I play electric, too. For my acoustic, I run it through the Fishman ToneDEQ. I have a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7Sc5aJi9Wlodk

[@mindwalkerpl]

I'd strongly advise you against getting the G10, at least the original version (there's an MKII coming that might fix the issues but time will tell). I had mine replaced two times after it stopped charging for no reason and looking online... this is hardly an isolated case. I'm currently looking into alternatives and that's how I stumbled upon this particular video, I guess I'll give BOSS a try ^^

[@jasonstallworth]

@@mindwalkerpl Several months later, and having used this wireless many times for both acoustic and electric, this is the best purchase I made this year!

[@corvusmonedula6931]

Hi, Jason! I got my WL20 just two days ago and have not found how to power off them, though this function is mentioned in manual? Thanx in advance!

[@jasonstallworth]

They only power up when you have them plugged in. Make sure both are unplugged when you're not playing to save power.

[@carloerr7369]

Thank you for the informations! Can you confirm that the latency is almost non existent?

[@jasonstallworth]

You're welcome. I didn't even think about latency but I did not experience any.

[@allboutthemojo]

@@jasonstallworth if your guitar's input in your signal chain is into a noisegate and then the noisegate goes into the amp, would the gray piece plug into the gate on your board?

[@jasonstallworth]

@@allboutthemojo Yes, you would just plug the transmitter piece into whatever pedal you would normally plug your guitar cable into.

[@allboutthemojo]

@@jasonstallworth thank you!

[@ggoodwin401]

So, is it possible to use 2 sets? 1 set to go from guitar > pedalboard, and another set to go from pedalboard >amp?? Or even from head > speaker cab??

[@jasonstallworth]

That's a great question and I've never tried that. I believe most would just use it for the effects to guitar

[@acoustictroubadour]

Hi, Thanks for this vid, very helpful. I dislike the sight of the Boss transmitter plugged into my acoustic guitar. Was wondering if a 0.5 meter cable with male and female jackplugs could do the job having the Boss transmitter clipped onto the guitarbelt. Any experience with that?

[@jasonstallworth]

I've never tried it any other way and have never had any issues with using this with my acoustic and electric.

[@6gunsmith427]

Thanks Brother thus video helps!

[@jasonstallworth]

Glad to hear that, and I'm still using this wireless! It's been awesome on stage!

[@p14155]

Does it work on ukulele?

[@jasonstallworth]

I would imagine so. This works for active and passive pickups. I'm not familiar with ukuleles

[@okusai]

Hello Jason, I was wondering if this system has allowed you to reduce some of the hum/noise (like por example, when you are not touching the strings). Currently where I live, the electrical outlet is pretty old, so I get a lot of hum. Somehow I have the feeling that this might be a potential solution. Thanks a lot!

[@jasonstallworth]

I honestly don't know, but I don't believe using this would have any impact that extra noise. I could be wrong

[@mickavoidant4780]

I've had a WL-20 passive with my active basses for maybe 2 years. The only problems have been with the guitar jacks. It crackles with underslung jacks and the inset jacks on Ibanez SRs are too deep for the WL senders. Both can be fixed with a short jack socket to plug lead.

[@jasonstallworth]

I've fortunately haven't had any issues with mine

[@mickavoidant4780]

@@jasonstallworth You won't with guitar

[@virgilgray]

Question? Can these be used on a digital keyboard? Just curious!

[@jasonstallworth]

Good question! I'm pretty sure but double check with the manufacturer

[@leagueofotters2774]

Is the only difference between the 20 and 20l the 20l's ability to handle active pickups or is there a quality difference or step up between the two?

[@jasonstallworth]

That's the only difference I'm aware of. I don't think there's any difference in quality. I use the same one for my acoustic (active pickups) and Telecaster and Ibanez (passives)

[@svieni7]

Does this work fine with passive pickups or are you forced to use the other model for passive pickups?

[@jasonstallworth]

This works with passive (that's primarily what I use)

[@Georgeggg82]

Great tutorial Jason! What if 2 guitarists both use their WL20s on the same PA ? Would that cause interference?

[@jasonstallworth]

I think you'd be okay as they're independent but that's a great question because I'm looking to buy a back up soon!

[@martinpees]

If you connect them 2 eachother they make its own channel in a free frequentie. So you can use more of them on one stage

[@morbidcorpse5954]

Can you plug this into a pedalboard

[@jasonstallworth]

Yes that’s how use mine. Here’s my latest setup (this is a solo acoustic gig video but I’m also using it this way playing metal, live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3Nd2isarWWpposi=lWrZrF_2NlE8PVP9

[@vegetman6103]

I have a Q. I do have bass with passive puckups but active preamp, i think there are more instruments like that, what should I get, WL 10 or WL10L? thnx a lot

[@jasonstallworth]

That's a good question and I'm not certain. I think it's the same scenario as an acoustic with the preamp, which I use at gigs with this wireless

[@kostasliakos1037]

Man those jacks seems like stereo jacks..are they?is there a problem?the cables that I always use to connect my el.gtr to the Boss GT 1000 footpedal has mono jack!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

This should work well with the GT1000. It’s just one connection from output to input.

[@themetalghost]

Dang, I need to get these. I have the cheapy cable free guitar ones from china which are cool cause they fold up but the battery life is a sucky 4 hours and they have occasional bouts of noise / interference. They were half the cost though lol.. 10 hour battery life sounds fantastic..

[@jasonstallworth]

I can't believe it took me this long in life to get these! They're amazing though!

[@Marduk616]

WL-20L + passive pickups = getting way too much noise/feedback. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to switch to WL-20 instead? Thanks!

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, I'm not sure. I use both an Ibanez and Tele that have pickups and I don't have any noise issues. It could be something else in your signal chain, is my guess

[@Marduk616]

@@jasonstallworth Thanks for the quick reply! Amp is a Roland chorus JC120 cabled to a ME-80 pedalboard, gray piece plugged to the pedalboard and black piece to the guitar. Perhaps I need to try the regular WL-20? 😅

[@harryrespass9473]

is there a way to connect this to my iPad using either GarageBand or iRig?

[@jasonstallworth]

I’m not sure how iRig works but as long as you can plug the transmitter (gray piece) into your output source, you should be good. If your output doesn’t have 1/4” then you’d have to get an adapter for the connection

[@MOHANMSHARMA]

For PRS se hollow body 2 piezo, which will be ok wl 20 or wl 20 l.

[@jasonstallworth]

The 20L works with active and passive pickups. The 20 just works with passive

[@mb93111]

Can the transmitter be plugged into any pedal board input and work?

[@jasonstallworth]

Yes, that's actually how I use mine when playing live. Here's a video going over my solo gig pedals (and you'll see the wireless in there): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIuZmIqabduKg9U

[@mb93111]

Hey thanks a lot bro. I appreciate the reply this was a great video and made a subscriber of me 👍 I was unsure if I had to use the effects loop on my amp to use this because I run everything directly into the input but I'm guessing that won't make a difference

[@WuZuP70]

Thanks for the video. I have the boss wl-20 and I am getting a beeping chatter from my amp. It works perfectly from guitar to amp but not when I add the pedals. Any help is appreciated.

[@jasonstallworth]

You shouldn't have any issues with pedals - just make sure it's connecting from your guitar to the appropriate pedal first in your chain.

[@WuZuP70]

@@jasonstallworth Thanks for the quick reply. I have found out that using cords to plug in everything , I still have the issue, so I'm guessing its in one of my pedals.

[@TESTAMENT2]

How do you turn them off without draining the battery ?

[@jasonstallworth]

You just unplug them from their sources. But I’ve never had any issues and have left these plugged in up to 6 hours. They’re solid

[@TESTAMENT2]

@@jasonstallworth thank you sir !

[@joey_heather5150]

Salut Petite question est ce que les Ms de latence sont perceptibles et embêtante pour jouer pour le guitariste ?

[@jasonstallworth]

No latency, if that's what you're asking

[@CedricSatterfield]

When you plug your WL into your interface are you using line or inst level? The manual on the WL stuff only lists input level but not output.

[@jasonstallworth]

I just plug it into where I'd normally plug my guitar in

[@CedricSatterfield]

@@jasonstallworth so do I, but my interface has combo sockets that you can set for line or instrument level

[@jazzyjake99]

I know this is an old video, but do you know if this will work with a DI box so I can have the signal go to a mic preamp?

[@jasonstallworth]

It should work with anything...I see it has just replacing the instrument cable

[@jazzyjake99]

@@jasonstallworth Ok thanks.

[@udertyrat]

Can you tell me about the Takamine? I’m looking for another acoustic. Thanks.

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, it's one of those things where you really have to play it to see if it feels right to you.

[@udertyrat]

@@jasonstallworth thought so. Thanks for the reply.

[@LUCID_VT]

super device !!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Glad this helped! I still use this thing; it's been great on stage!

[@LUCID_VT]

@@jasonstallworth Thanks a lot for your advice friend. I placed an order and am waiting impatiently. Have a good day 🤝👍🏻

[@BillStevens-h9f]

Well, I use all active pickups and the W20 works just fine…

[@jasonstallworth]

if it works, it works.

[@fortniteking4149]

Did that work for keyboard to or bass guitar

[@jasonstallworth]

I see no reason why it wouldn't work on either

[@fortniteking4149]

Ok thanks

[@Francob78]

This system is nice and very easy, plug and play wireless really has its benefits. they will work on small stages but also on big stages 50ft is along way.. What i don't really like about the boss is the price, there are several systems equally good to the boss system however the prices are much lower, the boss isn't remarkably better so to be honest i don't think the price tag of 200 dollars is justified. Also one little thing to keep in mind is that the frequency these use is 2.4 MHz, that is the same frequency as a wifi network, you could experience some cut-out when the venue has an open wifi and many people are connecting to it, the 2.4MHz can be pretty busy network. This isn't guaranteed, most likely they will just work fine. But the freedom of going wireless is just fantastic, i used to have a sennheiser system and i loved it, no more hassling with cables...imagine being in a 5 man band, singer 2 guitarists and bass player and all have their cables on stage.......well...no more

[@jasonstallworth]

You nailed it with that one word - freedom!! It's so awesome to be able to walk around without worrying about tripping over my cable! I didn't think about that with WiFi though. So far I haven't experienced any issues (and Saturday's gig was packed full of people).

[@Francob78]

@@jasonstallworth yeah dont worry about it too much....when many people are on the wifi it all still works for everyone, it can just get a little busy on the frequency

[@truttzi]

@@Francob78 You've also got multiple channels within the 2.4ghz frequency, so its possible that you dont conflict with anything at all.

[@johnnybgood7812]

At 6:44 who else thought “JUST SHUT UP AND LISTEN!”

[@jasonstallworth]

Lol...I definitely feel that way at times on stage, brother!

[@JM-pu8pl]

Ive got the boss wl 20 its absolutely bull crap used one time in pratice and it casuses a humming and when i grab the emissor plugged on the bass stops doing the noise if i take my hand from it starts to make noise again and ive got a boss noise gate on my pedal board if i plug a cable no issues....what a waist of money

[@jasonstallworth]

You could sure just gotten a faulty one. Fortunately I’ve never had issues and have been using this for live shows (2-3 gigs a week) for over 3 years

[@JM-pu8pl]

@jasonstallworth it does work don't get me wrong but makes a humming noise and when u are in a gig that it's what u don't want lol apart from it the range of it it's awesome

[@gnatiu]

Would be much better without the saw in the background. It is 04:13 and I am leaving.

[@jasonstallworth]

Have no clue what ‘saw’ you’re talking about but ok

[@WillieMCruz]

I went Sennheiser over this one , and terrible idea can’t even returned I don’t know what’s wrong with it but it doesn’t work

[@jasonstallworth]

I haven't used any other wireless products and still using this one (I play live 2-3x a week). The Boss WL has been great

[@Frontbuner]

They should have made these with a swivel head or with a extra input cable (like Sennheiser does) for the transmitter so that gaudy thing isnt hanging out of your guitar.

[@jasonstallworth]

That’s definitely a better design idea. I haven’t had any issues with mine and it’s worked well for the past few years