Boss WL20 - Dave Goes Wireless & Likes It

[@todtiger]

That opener was outstandin

[@iamhear_officially]

Love Dave's playing

[@Blues-man.]

You are in the zone today, Fantastic playing and great sound.

[@jde9095]

Always incredible to be able to sit back and get to watch Dave play, masterful.

[@EM-ye]

I believe you’ve sold me on these, can’t wait to hear what you think about them in a live setting. Awesome as always Dave.

[@XCELERATIONRULES]

Under rated Dave, outstanding sound,love it!

[@benblood3767]

I noticed that the guitarist from Elvana used the same wireless system when they played the Cambridge Junction recently. Was quite surprised to be honest but they obviously perform well.

[@synisterfish]

Great Playing, Dave! Cheers Man!

[@CQJR007]

Man, that intro was killer. Great tone, and playing.

[@Seanhy5]

Great video. I'm sold. Thank you Dave. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@atb1325]

That intro jam was FIRE🤘🤘🎸

[@pjcanada4763]

Wow Great distance with walls and so on More then enough for regular stage Lets see live as many phones are around and see. Thx Dave 👍😊

[@Heartandskullprojects]

I have the WL-50 (pedal board version) and love it! I believe it has a bit longer range as well. Cheers!

[@moewhocooper]

Thomann site says 15 meter with line of sight and 12 hour charge. Also great jam yet again really helps me and my wife relax too just hear you play she even knows it's you just from hearing it she can only pick you and Josh Scott out from all the guitar videos I watch

[@twotone918]

OMG, THAT INTRO WAS EPIC GRAVY...... SO SMOOTH N GULL OF FLAVOUR.....ßTEZMING MARAH😊😊🎸

[@RobCmusic]

I found a lot of difference between this wireless and my cable. That's not a bad thing necessarily, but I find the Boss puts out a significantly hotter signal than my cable, which means my pedals respond differently, so have to be adjusted. Not a problem for me, but it is worth mentioning. I rely on a noise gate and the noise floor is higher with the Boss (I think due to its overall output being higher). The hotter signal may work better for some players anyway. It can be prone to interference if there is a lot of wifi traffic in the room you're playing, which is why I also have a couple of other cheap wireless units that run on UHF and 5.8GHz wifi in case the 2.4GHz wifi of the Boss has problems. Wireless is great for convenience and I use it live all the time, but there are a few things to consider to make sure you're covered. In my opinion it's worth getting a few cheap wireless units (I recommend the Ammoon 5.8GHz for example) that work on different ranges for the price of the Boss. I already got the Boss first and it is the best one I have for battery charge. I get close to 8 hours on mine and it is about 4 years old. There is a a YT user call Scott Uhl who has loads of info on all these wireless units. Well worth checking out.

[@audiomonster303]

gotta love that Bluetooth digital tone!

[@zandig666]

Killer tune sir Dave!!!! 🤟🫠🫠🤟 Someone gave me a Dean early 80s 80w combo (probably to compete with the early 80s Bandit) I chopped it into a 4ohm head. I heard you can get gain or a boost out of those wireless', I think Angus was particular with his 70s set

[@KaddysJamKave]

I only recently went wireless and didn't have high hopes for it not sucking tone or having latency... But soon realized I've missed out for YEARS! Way more fun to play with no cords in the way! And I can't notice any negative issues up to about 15 meters which is still awesome.

[@wjewell63]

Thanks for this info man....👍

[@mikehomar5321]

Witchcraft!…… to the river with him, and bring the ducking apparatus! 😳

[@chrisgunn121]

Dunk and burn? Witches were pretty screwed either way, if they didn't drown, they burnt them??? Perhaps we could bring this back for some of our politicians, just asking for a friend......???

[@stephanfuchs7891]

😂

[@mikehomar5321]

When I come to power I will make it so! 🤔

[@antmax]

Been using the Line6 G10 since 2016. Loved it straight away, no tripping or snagging, no chance of dogs pulling cables or guitars off of stands. No chance of getting an electric shock from the amp :). Maybe a little less hum/noise from having no lengthy cable running to the pedalboard. I think it has slightly higher treble, but that can be explained by the lack of a cable capacitance sucking the highs. One thing I liked about the Line 6 is that the reciever is more like a pedal and has a second output. So you can send your signal to two amps, or a dry signal to your computer if you are mixing or making effects, using modeling software like Line 6 HX Native.

[@robiveevee840]

Hi Dave ! I gotta say , you alway know how to get a great sound , your a true pro !

[@masteryoda498]

I have been using wireless guitar systems for more than three years, and I have to say Boss are the best. And to the gentleman in this video, great playing, you're a gifted musician.

[@LeeKirkman88]

Dave playing away whilst making a Brew in the Kitchen. Why not !

[@secretdaisy6484]

That was a great demo! Thanks. You’re wrecking my life 🙄. I’ve been looking for a different amp ‘thing’ and kind of decided on a small stack. I just play in my living room and definitely don’t need to blow the neighbors’ pictures off their walls. I just want something that is good quality and sounds really good. You’ve been showing some great amps but the Boss Artist Head MK II was off the charts for me. I can get it bundled with a 2x12 cab right in my price range. Yay! When I was shopping 🛒 I noticed that Boss wireless 🛜 system and thought that would get a lot of cableage off the floor. I’m ready to set up a pedal board and that will really clean things up because I don’t have that many pedals. The Boss wireless says it has a 50 feet range. That’s far. For me, from my living room and beyond where my car is parked outside. It’s a little pricey but I’m definitely getting it. Convenience rules. I already put it in my cart online. I’m tired of stepping over cables and the dog 🐶 walking over everything. This will make life so much easier. The sound quality in your demo was perfect throughout. You’re probably right about the battery 🪫 being fully charged making the difference. Thanks for more good info. 👍☮️🌞🎸🎵🩷

[@cave1970]

i use a cheap LEKATO 2.4GHz Guitar Wireless System 8Hs Runtime Wireless Guitar Transmitter Receiver Rechargeable Guitar Wireless System £35 get a decent distance also does passivbe and active and folds back so it does not stick out for tremelo arm ,used for over 1 year no issues love the freedom from main lead

[@Lamz..]

Yeah, these are brilliant and cheap as. I have that one and a similar one from Donner as a backup. They also both have the same kind of range as Dave showed. And as you said: the possibility to fold them back after plugging in make them even more practical than the Boss.

[@Arghyrou123]

Had one for a while. My only niggle was it didnt hold its charge after a while. If i had a slightly defective set or as with a lot if electronics the batttery life depleats. Other than that an amzing bit of kit and great for keeping your home guitar kit neat and tidy.

[@Aquariumecosystem]

That intro was killer

[@peedubya7799]

wireless is the future. mine is only like £35 and i picked them because the dongles looked cool, but its just so convenient for playing around the flat.

[@surf2331]

You rock Dave! I've recently been having a lot of fun playing with the Mooer Prime P1 and it bluetooth pedal. The sound and feature are insane. Curious to know your opinion of it....

[@MickDolan-jb3cu]

Very nice Dave . 😎😎 Wife says at last Mr Fibble has gone in the wash had it on for a month 😉

[@nigelpickering5037]

When you plug them into each other they find the best channel.

[@johnnorth9355]

I bought a similar wireless system about 18 months ago and initially loved them. I think they are somewhere down the back of the sofa ? This old dog ain't for new tricks. I do like running my Roland Micro Cube on batteries though. With a long strap I can wander around the garden with guitar and short lead enjoying the sunshine and annoying the neighbours lol.

[@bluessumlin...7067]

I have been using Sub Zero wireless system from Gear4music for about 18 months.. really good value!🙂

[@mrblues1981]

i bought mine second hand 2 hrs after the part going in pedal board run out battery ,i though its 12 hrs ??

[@KaddysJamKave]

Another amazing piece of technology that I've resisted for years but am now BLOWN AWAY by is the two notes captor x. Come join the dark side Dave 😂

[@FretFriendGWaL]

Is that a SubZero (Gear4Music) amp head? Tube? Sounds great...

[@thedavesimpson]

It is and its solid state.

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@thedavesimpson A. You don't have enough amps.. need...more.....amps!!! LOL B. any issues with the batteries since they are not interchangeable?

[@skatecock22]

Wooooooooooo Great tone

[@Mr75044]

Been looking at wireless for a while.. Dave does is add a bit of gain..as with the Angus story..ref back in black.? Could feel them notes Bro pure soul coming out the speakers.

[@thedavesimpson]

It doesn’t no. :)

[@Mr75044]

@@thedavesimpson PERFECT Cheers Dave.. Found them at GAK £169.

[@karenfernley6280]

class Mr Simpson

[@peterfercher2451]

how does a non muff style fuzz sound with the wireless unit?

[@TiberiusWallace]

An issue I foresee is if you went wandering in the crowd then a decent number of people between you and the receiver may cut you off.

[@paulmckeown5672]

Dave has gone wireless! Checks window for pigs flying past 🙂

[@geoffreyalder7275]

And.........TK MAX has a web site !!

[@dave.harmon]

It's when he goes pantless that you need to worry

[@cchavez248]

@@dave.harmon Wait, what's wrong with pantsless? ...... Asking for a friend.

[@dave6180]

You were having it large on that intro Dave . Do you think it work with a short patch lead plugged in the guitar going to a barrel type female to female connector with the transmitter plugged into that? Thinking then it could be velcroed to strap if the thought of it sticking out of the guitar was annoying.

[@thedavesimpson]

I’m not sure but would be worth trying.

[@dave6180]

I haven’t got my one yet but that is what I think I will try

[@belateeken884]

Get the WL20L it does not have the cable similution (cutoff of high end because of cable), so a little more articulate. No other difference than that between the WL20 and WL20L. This is also written on the Boss webpage. Only that the WL20L does both active and passive pickups but the WL20 does not sound so good when using with active pickups.

[@davelewis4215]

Dave, Why didn’t Boss send you the better WL-50 or WL-60 to use on your pedal boards at home and live? I’ve had the Harley Benton airborne instrument two plug system for 4 years and it’s brilliant I can walk down the garden and down the road before it starts to break up..

[@thedavesimpson]

It was to see if I’d like wireless or not. :)

[@jimlutz1290]

Hi Dave - ! ! !

[@jelhinks3381]

I have a cheap Donner system which works great. . Strat players might find it slips out a bit now and again making everything go a bit silent .Cost about £40 2 years ago.

[@glh1956]

Dave is a normal Clapton Strat with a mid boost an active guitar? Soz to sound stupid but I’m not sure - I’m thinking of getting wl20

[@thedavesimpson]

It is active yes. You don’t sound stupid. :)

[@LordBransty]

Lots of people enthusing about the wireless. I'm just really happy to see the SubZero making a welcome return. Best thing I've bought in the last 3 years.

[@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127]

When you are playing Pearl Jam - Wishlist , and after you come see Dave video and he is wearing a Pearl Jum jumper , what is the probability? 😃 As already said wireless is the future , i don't have one but with so many cables arround will be inevitable to not become wireless at some point

[@booshting3520]

I've been using the Xvive wireless units for a few years now. I get about 5/6 hours out of them.

[@booshting3520]

@Daniel R Music I've never had any issues. Maybe yours were faulty. I've used mine for 4 years without a problem

[@booshting3520]

@Daniel R Music For you, sure. They've been favourably reviewed by a lot of players. Players who's experience matches mine.

[@booshting3520]

@Daniel R Music I'll spell it out for you. Your issues aren't what others experienced. This renders your initial statement as an isolated problem with YOUR units, not a problem with the product overall. Yes yes, I have no problem accepting there are better products on the market 😆

[@Matthew_Scan]

That’s the one I’ve got they do a pedal board version too, I had the line 6 one and it was crap and broke

[@davidpaterson3443]

Would using these, thus doing away with the guitar leads themselves, also do away with the need of additional buffers to a pedal board?

[@thedavesimpson]

No idea. Sorry.

[@looneyinkproductions-eduard]

Haven't been able to watch your videos for quite some time, so I've got a lot to catch up with... :) Anyway, I see you've finally convinced yourself to go wireless. Welcome to the club! No more stepping on cables (sudden death silence), no more cables tangled or all tied up. Especially on small stages where you don't have any space to move it's a blessing, at least for me. I just laugh at people who are saying it's "killing my sound"...I mean, I haven't met Joe Bonamassa but I think he's the only nerd who could really hear that. The rest is just plain "b*ll sh*t, cork sniffing. Even if it's not just in your head and there is a difference, with a bit of tweaking this difference will be manageable, at least in the in the clubs I gig it is. Besides, my receiver is on my board and has this possibility to choose my cable length. Just enjoy the freedom. p.s Try it with p90's, there will be so much less noise....

[@FirearmsGunGear]

11:23 that's my next band name Smut Raffled!

[@angrypickle]

I wish I could try one before ordering. I have a Yamaha THR with the Line 6 wireless system, and get a lot of cut outs. I assume due to 2.4g congestion. Gets frustrating, would be nice to find one with that issue.

[@schmoofadoop]

You might try using a WiFi spectrum analyzer and look at the 2.4 channel utilization around you... inSSIDer is a great one, there are many though depending on your computer / phone operating system, good luck!

[@NFMorley]

Another suggestion (although issue is prob congestion) - check if there way to 're-pair' the transmitter and THR before you start playing, as usually this process scans for interference and tries to pick the optimum channel at that time (a lot of routers and devices will periodically 'channel hop' so which sub-channels are lowest traffic may alter day to day).

[@deesoundrecordingstudio9739]

would you recommend them in a recording studio? my set up is pedals and amps in the live room and sometimes the artist wants to play in the control room. is there any loss, also what about buffers? any thoughts

[@thedavesimpson]

I wouldn’t no. Your better off with your cab in the live room and amp and pedals in the control room.

[@tonybroken6353]

That's strange i tried the boss and it wouldn't fit into my strat , ended up getting the ibanez one which is ok but not perfect , the sound does breakup sometimes.

[@400_billion_suns]

If it’s a Fender jack plate, it will fit. Is your strat some other brand? If so, it probably has a jack plate with a different shape.

[@jirikrajnak9047]

scott henderson going wireless?! anyway, this solution finally allows me to realise my dream of being able to combo 🎸 + 🚽

[@what1864]

dave finally cut the cord , enjoy your freedom my friend .....

[@gclarke180]

Ive got them for playing harmonica

[@famtoonen18]

Great vid mate, great playing. How is the house flooding situation? I only use my Harley Benton AirBorne Pro 5.8Ghz Instrument, even at home. I mainly play on an office chair at home, and the wheels of the chair killed many leads. Wireless is very convenient these days.

[@thedavesimpson]

Not great. Waiting to hear from the insurance people.

[@famtoonen18]

@@thedavesimpson sorry to hear mate. 😭

[@wonder6304]

Nice guitar love the amps behind what is ur favorite amp?

[@thedavesimpson]

I have many. :)

[@Thr3-Words]

28:47 just wondering: are British venues somehow even worse off than in other countries after the pandemic because Brexit came on top of that, or is this the case in all countries?

[@thedavesimpson]

The uk is not great. Wether its worse than anywhere else I’m not sure.

[@RobinhoGuitarCovers]

Wireless is so comfortable

[@heavymetal6910]

Dave the biggest pain in the @r$e is the headphones lead when you are playing guitar. Yamaha have a new pair of ultra low latency wireless headphones coming, which if they perform as claimed will sell by the boatload.

[@J.J.O.]

21:27 😊😊

[@stephanfuchs7891]

Freedom...how did they do it in the 70s? I would fear an interference between two or more of these.

[@ditchgator1]

😎✌👍❤🖖

[@terrymiller8696]

Never going back

[@thedavesimpson]

I wouldn’t say that.

[@AncientGranules]

I am surprised it is not made 'angled'! I use a angled metal jack on the guitar side 'cable' - I am not a pro, just a home hobby... Personally and from a interference point of view, but for a Pro like you it would be better a system - yes it costs more. But they tend to be very well designed in term of interference as many are using Bluetooth over 2.4GHz or just a RF on 2.4GHx which is used by the majority of mobile phones. Wi-Fi routers etc. - just a thought! I hope at least they haven a frequency change, just in case! Try and get one sponsored video, maybe you get a 50% discount or similar!

[@lilhyena7534]

well move around then 😂

[@thedavesimpson]

If i had the space. :)

[@paulmitchell5349]

Not witless to use wireless Dave.

[@secretdaisy6484]

😂

[@mikehomar5321]

Hi 😊👋

[@getthestoneman]

Ya Man !!! Sounds GREAT !! I tried wireless but found I was loosing a lot of the bite !!!!