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I am thinking of going wireless but want to see if anyone has experience with one on a 4001. It is my sense that the "wide spectrum" of a 4001's sound may not be served well through some systems. Is this true? Are there recommended (or bad) systems in your experience?

Thanks, J

I have use all three major wireless units for my Ricks, I use several and have found that the Shure unit is by far the best. The two antennae diversity model has been fault free for over 8 years! The sound is actually enhanced because the unit acts like a pre-amp. I love it! Try one.

Ed, what is the model designation on your Shure wireless rig??

Hi,
I just got back from 2 days of computer porblems. It is the Shure Diversity with two antannee. It goes for around $250. My rig is in the band truck right now, but I can check for sure asap. I think they only have the one model in theis price range for guitar. Luck to you.

Cool Ed. I shall check this one out...I split the time between my 4001 and a Fender Jazz so it should fit the bill nicely. Thanks man.

As an audio systems designer, I run across any number of wireless systems, and have tried most of them at one point or another. Yes, cheap ones' will affect the tone significantly......good systems are transparent, and it's NOT necessary to spend a zillion bux to get a good one. True diversity systems do cost a bit more, but are certainly well worth it- the Marcad diversity in the Shure systems is not true diversity....but seem to do pretty well anyway. UHF systems are by far the better choice, for a number of reasons, and they've come down a ton in price over the last year and a half. I've used a number of systems over the years with my Ricks and have never had any problems (other than dead batteries!!) to speak of. Just shop carefully!!

I imagine that you'd have to get 2 wireless units if you wanted to play in stereo. That's been one hangup in actually going the wireless route (I haven't yet). Are there any wireless units with 2 individual inputs and outputs?

Been away for a while... glad to read the responses. Is it typical that a wireless would demand a higher amp volume? (like twice the normal playing volume) or is that just a function of a cheapy wireless (Audio Technica) that I borrowed from a friend? Would Shure/Nady UHF not have that problem?
As for the playing in stereo.. it is my understanding that if you played with two systems, you would need to make sure they don't interfere with eachother...on different frequencies I guess. (?)