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Posted by: muntahunta Oct 13 2007, 11:11 PM

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Systems_Samson_Airline_Guitar_Review

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 14 2007, 01:57 AM

Hi Muntahunta, if this is a review, maybe you could beef it up a little, add some section headers and include a picture? Check out the other reviews, particularly ones by the Uncreator. When you have done that I'll move it.

Posted by: muntahunta Oct 14 2007, 04:09 PM

there ya go, all done.
sorry for stealing the review layout

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 14 2007, 09:00 PM

Thats cool - thanks

Posted by: muris Oct 15 2007, 05:39 AM

Great review!


Short question,how long batteries last,let's say Duracell?

Posted by: muntahunta Oct 15 2007, 06:50 AM

im not quite sure yet. i keep on taking the batteries out and losing them (kinda defies the point of taking them out to save battery power lol)

the official site says each AAA battery and 9V Battery lasts 14 hours. the only reason i take the batteries out is because im used to older systems that do not have the safe thing where they dont sue battery power unless its plugged into the guitar.... i just need to break the habbit.

so yea, 14 hours is the official but once i actually get through a set of batteries ill update this page.

Posted by: muris Oct 15 2007, 07:09 AM

Thanks

Posted by: Hemlok Oct 15 2007, 07:23 AM

very cool, I would like to be able to play outside like i do with my acoustic. But probably not enough to go out and buy one of these gizmo gadgets. Great review MuntaHunta.

Posted by: Rockwouldbe Oct 18 2007, 04:53 PM

i didn't really understand ??

what you mean with gibson and fender , is it only for them or for all the guitars??

sorry if someone feel it is stupid i didn't really understand

Posted by: botoxfox Oct 18 2007, 05:05 PM

He means the input jacks.

Posted by: muntahunta Oct 18 2007, 05:30 PM

exactly

the gibsons input jacks are usually on the edge of the body and the input jacks on the fender guitars are usually on the inside of the body (near the bridge)

the different models are just made to suit the shapes of the inputs giving the system a much better fit.

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Nov 18 2007, 07:23 AM

is this thing durable? i never had a piece of plastic thing pointing out of my output and im just wondering what are the chances of it snapping right off when i bump something ?
thanks
nice review btw

Posted by: muntahunta Nov 21 2007, 02:05 PM

well... so far it hasnt broke on me.
the different shapes of the 2 types (fender and gibson) are modeled to be as close to the body as possible so that you dont bump them into things.
HOWEVER....
... people still bump into things by acident and theres no way to stop this so it is possible to buy a replacement part for it instead of the entire thing.
im not sure on the price but i cant imagine it being very expensive.

Posted by: Muris Nov 22 2007, 02:58 AM

You have to be carefull,just like with pedal or real axe

Posted by: Bogdan Dec 7 2007, 10:18 PM

Great review mate , I would like to have these..Gonna look for them in stores...the Christmas is coming

Posted by: David.C.Bond Dec 8 2007, 12:31 AM

Hmm I've never actually used a wireless system but have often thought of investing in one. Would obviously be useful for gigs, but also I'm sick of getting my cable wrapped around my chair leg or tripping my girlfriend up with it when I'm practicing at home!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Dec 8 2007, 02:16 AM

+1 !

Cables just annoy the hell out of me

Posted by: David.C.Bond Dec 8 2007, 02:39 AM

Haha yeah. They have an absolutely amazing ability to tangle themselves up with anything without even being touched! I once found a knot in my cable going to my amp at the end of a gig, that I'm sure wasn't there when I plugged in - the cable phenomenon!

Posted by: tonymiro Dec 8 2007, 10:57 AM

Don't talk to me about cables - just spent a whole day unplugging and moving my studio kit about and replugging most of it back in - not yet finished. I'll take a photo when it's done. At one point the floor was covered in xlr, trs, 1/4" jack, midi, toslink, S/PDIF, EBU, BNC cables and a whole mess of power supplies/adaptors. I HATE external power supplies - everything should have an internal transformer and a standard eec connector .

Posted by: muntahunta Dec 8 2007, 02:50 PM

hehehe, wireless is definatly an investment everyone should consider.
this model fits nicely into my rig

Posted by: Muris Dec 8 2007, 03:21 PM

Glory to wireless poor cable guy

Posted by: Xethman Jan 1 2008, 05:43 AM

I own one of these Samson Airline wireless units and here is my two cents about it. Yes, it is nice and small, and great for not having to worry about instrument cables and such. It does what it is advertised to do.

However, as with many things, it is not all roses. Here are some cons that I have found after owning this unit for a few years...

1) It does change your tone... on my tube amp it takes away from the sound that I like.

2) I use rechargeable AAA batteries because I find that I go through the batteries quickly. So if you are thinking of using it while practicing (as I frequently do/did), you might find rechargeable batteries to be the best option. I basically get a few days out of each charge.

3) changing that darn AAA is a pain in the behind because of how the battery pocket is designed (anyone else have the same experience?).

4) it is a basic unit with no ability to switch channels

5) I have read that it has some range and sound quality issues for some users.

Apparently, there are devices (from Radial http://www.tonebone.com/tb-dragster.htm) that you can buy which are designed to counteract the negative affects on your tone that are imparted by wireless devices. This addresses the first con that I listed (or just use a good instrument cable). I have not tried one of these load correctors yet... I simply use a high quality instrument cable most of the time now.

I don't think there are any easy solutions to the other four cons.

Overall, I still like the wireless and I use it often, but I just want to give people a more objective assessment of the device and what they will likely experience when/if they buy one. For what the unit does, and it's small size, and decent sound quality, I'd give it a score of about 80%.

A.

Posted by: Hisham Jan 2 2008, 01:19 AM

i tried the samson befor but it loosing some quality from the sound specially for the over drive and it has a high dbx which losting the sustain from the sound

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 3 2008, 03:34 PM

Great and informative review!!

Posted by: Lester Jan 19 2008, 11:53 AM

Great review!!
one question though....
can you put this in youre guitar only, or also effects or amp and such?

Posted by: muntahunta Jan 19 2008, 03:33 PM

im not quit sure, i use it from my guitar into my X3 which then goes to my amp using a 1/4" jack.