List Of Wireless Guitar Systems Without A Body Pack (We Also Reviewed The Top 8)

There are wireless instrument systems with a bodypack and systems without a bodypack. The transmitters that are not bodypacks are called Combination Plugs. A Combination Plug transmitter is basically a plug with a quarter-inch attached in which you plug directly into your instrument.

The majority of wireless guitar systems that don’t have a bodypack are entry-level units. However, after our list of all 44 wireless guitar systems without a bodypack below, we picked the top 8 and reviewed them.

Here Is The List Of Every Wireless Guitar System Without A BodyPack

• NUX B-2
• Getaria GWS-8
• Getaria GWS-6
• Getaria WS-20
• Donner DWS-3
• Donner DWS-2
• Donner DWS-1
• Donner MW-1
• Xvive U2
• Ammoon Wireless 5.8GHz
• Ammoon Wireless 2.4GHz
• Ammoon Rowin WS-20 
• Ammoon WS-10 
• Line 6 G10
• Line 6 G10S
• Samson AirLine 88
• LEKATO Wireless
• LEKATO WS-20
• ZXK CO 5.8GHz
• Mefe MS-1
• Muslady WP-1
• ARCHEER UHF K38
• Boss WL20L
• Boss WL20
• Boss WL50
• Koogo WS-20
• Hotec UHF
• Kithouse K380C
• Kithouse K380E 
• SWIFF Blackwing 50
• Finerplan UHF A8
• Meideal M2
• Meideal M5
• JOYO JW-01 
• WINGO W58
• Hoerev WP-1
• Hoison Music
• Neewer NW-20
• Eno Rechargeable
• BANIKO
• Sennheiser XSW-D
• Nady Satellite SMGT-100R
• jiumoji WP-1
• Lity UHF
• Rahano RTR-01

Of the 44 Wireless instrument systems that do not have a bodypack, we Picked the top 8 and reviewed each one below!

Line 6 Relay G10

The Line 6 G10 operates in the 2.4 GHz digital transmission. It uses an auto-encoded Digital Channel Lock which helps to lower the risk from frequency interference. As a longtime owner of this unit and touring musician, I must say, there is no other wireless as convenient and easy to use as this one. This unit is abnormally suitable to change instruments considering there are no menus, settings, on and off buttons, or channel settings.

The line 6 G10 eliminates unpleasant pops when plugging in or unplugging the transmitter. The unit is straightforward to use the plug-in and play wireless guitar system that’s an excellent bang for the buck. It is compatible with all stringed instruments. Most transmitters will die within hours if you forget to shut them off.

With the line 6 G10’s new technology, the transmitter automatically goes into sleep mode when it’s not in use after a few minutes. The extended battery life is up to 200 hours when the transmitter is not in use. During the long and dreadful 4 hour gigs, the receiver makes it easy to view battery status at just a glance.

Back when I used the G10 during my 4-hour gigs, I loved the fact that I could recharge the transmitter at the break by a simple unplug from my bass to plugging it into the receiver. From being a longtime owner of this wireless system, the sound quality is exceptional. In my experience, there is a minor difference in tone compared to a quality cable, but the convenience of this system for live performance is unbeatable. Unlike many wireless units under 200 dollars, the signal/tone is very pure with no distortion/fuzz/cracks, etc. Line 6 G10 is fully FCC compliant worldwide.

Below is a video of me (Bassist on left) using the Line 6 G10 in 2015!

Features

• Easy charge plugging the transmitter into the receiver (no batteries needed) 
• Up to 8 hours playing fully charged
• Easy to use with Pedalboard
• 2-3 ms Latency 
• 24-bit digital wireless 
• Optimum auto-setup (no channel/settings to choose from)
• Indoor 50 feet of range
• 180-degree rotatable transmitter head

Pros

• 2.4 GHz Digital Guitar Wireless System with Rechargeable Transmitter
• Recharge the transmitter by docking it on the receiver
• Up to 8 hours playing time and 200 hours sleep time per charge 
• Abnormally convenient for a  wireless system (by far most convenient and easy to use wireless I have ever owned)
• Very lightweight transmitter
• Reliable for live performance use (not as convenient for practice use unless you practice with a pedalboard, but if you have a separate mini amp for practice, there are other more convenient wireless solutions for practice)    

Cons

• 50-foot range indoors
• A very slight coloring of bass tone
• Week USB adapter on the receiver that is susceptible to breaking (mine broke)
• Not preferred for instruments with active pickups.
• Easily susceptible to breaking from moisture or sweat (I used this with my bass until it died from sweat/water damage.)

NUX B-2

The Nux B-2 is a digital wireless guitar system that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. With a rare 32-Bit/48 kHz frequency response, unlike many wireless systems in this price range, there is a higher chance of little to no tonality coloration. It has a wide dynamic range of 110 dB so you can hear full frequency whether you play bass or guitar. Many claim this unit delivers the same sound quality as a high-quality cable.

You can plug the Nux B-2 directly into your amp or pedal board making it easy to use for practice with your amp at home or for a show with your pedalboard. To recharge the units, you connect the USB cable to the transport-coupled transmitter and receiver. To set this system up, you choose the channel on the transmitter and match it with the receiver. The transmitter is adjustable to match your guitar’s build needs.

Features

• Operates on 2.4G Hz 
• 50 feet of Range, In the open air up to roughly 98 feet
• USB charged (no need for constant battery purchases)
• Under 5ms of latency
• Wide dynamic range of over 110db
• Designed for Passive Pickups
• 32-bit Digital wireless
• 48 kHz frequency response (able to hear detailed instrument tone) 

Pros 

• No extra cables or batteries needed (USB CHARGE)
• A rare 32-bit digital wireless sound quality and 48 kHz frequency response
• Wide dynamic range of 110Db (good for guitar and bass)
• Great design and quality 
• High reviews on sound quality and tonality
• Easier channel setup than Xvive u2   

Cons

• Inconvenient USB charge compared to line 6 G10 and Boss WL-50.
  Only one USB charging connector
• Some Claim there is high pitched squeal when guitar boost activated  
• Low battery life (reviews show 2-4 hours nonstop playing)
• High recharge time (reviews show 2.5 hours)
• Some people claim 2-3 dropouts per gig, yet others say channels 2,3,4 have a lower possibility of wifi/signal interference

Xvive U2

The Xvive Audio U2 Digital Wireless is an effortless setup and convenient wireless solution. It delivers a 20hz-20kHz frequency response meaning you will hear your guitar or bass tone in great detail with very little latency (6ms).

With the ability to cover 70 feet of range without the signal dropping out, the Xvive Audio U2 Digital Wireless is rightfully so one of the most popular and affordable wireless systems. It is easy to use, with a receiver plugging directly into the amp or pedal board and the transmitter directly into your guitar with no extra cables.

The transmitter and receiver units are made with ABS plastic. ABS plastic is of the top 4 of most durable plastics, able to withstand harsh climate and well known for the low cost to manufacture. Without the extra cords, this unit is straightforward to use when switching instruments. The environmentally friendly Li-ion batteries charge with a USB cable that comes with the system meaning, no consistent purchasing of batteries!

Features

• Over 70 feet of Range
• Optimal for guitar wireless at 2.4GHz band digital wireless
• Environmental friendly Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
• USB charged (no need for constant battery purchases)
• 4-5 hours of Battery life
• Made with ABS plastic Casing transmitter and receiver
• No wires or bodypack (very convenient for switching instruments) 
• 4 Channels 
• Less than 6ms of latency

Pros 

• No extra cables or batteries needed (USB CHARGE)
• Very lightweight 
• Easy plugin, stays plugged in regardless of movement
• Quick recharge time
• Unit able to fold Forward and backward to fit most instruments
• 20Hz–20kHz frequency response digital wireless (not as prone to signal interference)
• Cool colors/design 
• Excellent reviews on instrument tonality for guitar or bass (including 5 string)
• Very convenient for practice use, and many/most claim reliable for live performance

Cons

• Lose/flimsy plug
• Not compatible with active pickups
• Hard to switch channels
• Need to turn both units on before playing and off after. (most wireless systems only need to turn the transmitter on)
• Inconvenient USB charge compared to line 6 G10, and  Boss WL-50
• Not a perfect transmitter to fit the jack for all instruments, some need to purchase a 12-inch male/male patch cord, and a female/female coupler for a better fit.
• Some reviewers say they have dropouts on gigs(many say otherwise)
• Some say it adds slight distortion, high pitched squeal, or noise when the guitar boost circuit activated
• little battery life (3-5 hours)

Sennheiser XSW-D Pedalboard Set

The Sennheiser XSW-D operates in the globally unlicensed and unrestricted frequency band of 2.4GHz. It uses digital diversity, meaning both antennas work together to hold the connection with the transmitter. If one of the antennas gets hit with signal interference, the other antenna still holds the connection. In my experience, this system has the least amount of interference on this list.

It provides a frequency response of 10 Hz-18 kHz with very low latency at only 3.9 ms. The XSW-D also has excellent sound clarity. The difference in tone between this wireless instrument system and a high-quality cable was very minimal. In my opinion, it does not hurt the tone of the instrument.

The Sennheiser XSW-D is a plugin-and-play system with no manual setup. Not only is the receiver designed to fit nicely within your pedalboard, but Sennheiser XSW-D has a built-in tuner as well! In case your pedalboard is running out of room, you can replace your current tuner with the XSW-D receiver. As you use the wireless receiver as your new tuner, you can then sell your old tuner for some cash. What makes the Sennheiser XSW-D even more convenient to use is its lithium-ion rechargeable battery. This eliminates consistent battery purchases saving you money down the road. Unfortunately, the transmitter only gives you 5 hours of continuous playtime per full charge (half the amount of boss WL-60). A DC output charges the receiver.

One of the Sennheiser XSW-D Pedalboard wireless guitar systems’ greatest strengths is its remarkable range of 250 feet. Imagine nearly an entire football field roaming with your instrument. The Sennheiser XSW-D has one of the greatest amounts of range for a digital wireless guitar system with 250 feet.

Tech Specs

BOSS WL‑50

The Boss Wl-50 Wireless Guitar System is explicitly designed to attach to any pedalboard easily. This system is very convenient and easy to use, considering there are no menus, settings, on and off buttons, or channel settings. Like the line 6 G10 in many ways with plugin and play, convenience with a pedalboard, and auto channel settings the Boss Wl-50 makes an excellent bang for the buck.

However, Line 6 G10 and Boss Wl-50 do have differences. The Boss WL-50 gives you the option to add 2 AA batteries if you prefer to make it portable along with the ability to change cable tone (short, long, and bypass). A unique feature the Boss Wl-50 has to offer that I have not seen in a wireless system yet is its function to use it as a power supply.

You can power other pedals with this system using a daisy-chain cable. It’s safe to say the Wl-50 is a 2 in 1 deal! Using 2.4GHz digital frequency, very little latency of 2.3 ms, and high battery life of 12 hours, many musicians claim the Boss Wl-50 is live performance-ready and capable.

Features

• Easy to use with Pedalboard
• Optimum auto-setup (no channels to choose from)
• Latency 2.3 ms
• 65-foot range line of sight
• Works best with passive pickups
• Easy charge plugging the transmitter into the receiver (no batteries needed)
• Built-in rechargeable battery in the transmitter.
• 12 hours of battery life
• Ability to select cable tone (short, long, and bypass)
• With PSA-S adaptor power, the receiver’s DC output can distribute power to one or more pedals using an optional PCS-20A daisy-chain cable

Pros

• A very convenient wireless solution, no extra batteries or cords, and has an auto channel setup 
• Ability to select cable tone (short, long, and bypass)
• Built-in rechargeable battery in the transmitter
• 12 hours of battery life
• Pedalboard attachable
• Recharge the transmitter by docking it on the receiver
• The receiver can act as a multi-pedal power supply with a daisy chain power cable
• 12 hours of battery life
• Reliable for live performance use (not as convenient for practice use unless you practice with a pedalboard)

Cons

• 65 feet of range
• Not built for active pickups
• Many reviews on lower battery life than 12 hours
• Slightly higher tone coloration than the Line 6 G10, Line 6 G30, Xvive Audio U2, Nux B-2 

Donner DWS-3

The Donner Dws-3 is a digital wireless system that has raving reviews on no loss of sound quality and a very low latency of 2.5ms. Something that makes this system stand out compared to most on this list is that it’s compatible with active pickups! Unlike Donner’s previous version Dws-2, it has a much better battery life of 6 hours using rechargeable environmentally friendly Li-ion batteries. The transmitter’s head can rotate 180 degrees for a comfortable fit for your instrument. The DWS-3 offers four channels to choose from. Therefore if another band member is using wireless, the four-channel choices may come in handy.

This system delivers your tone with zero compression with a response time very close to a guitar cable. The Donner Dws-3 is very convenient wireless for at-home practice with an amp, to band practice/show with a pedalboard.

Features

• Compatible with Active Pickups!
• Latency 2.5 ms
• 180 degrees rotatable transmitter head
• 4 channels to choose from
• 6 hours of battery life, lithium rechargeable batteries (recharge time 2 hours)
• Made with durable ABS plastic
• Over 100 feet of range
• The antenna is attached to the transmitter 

Pros

• Great reviews on Donner’s customer service 
• 6-hour battery life (significantly better than donner Dws 2)
• USB Charge (no need for consistent battery purchases)
• Great reviews on Tonality 
• Compatible with Active Pickups
• The transmitter has a +5dB which increases the volume
• Very convenient for practice use 

Cons

• Some reviews claim poor signal strength/dropouts
• Inconvenient USB charge compared to line 6 G10, and  Boss WL-50
• Need to turn both units on before playing, off after (most wireless-only need to turn the transmitter on)
• Some claim unreliable for a gig, I personally recommend this unit for a more convenient practice 

Samson AirLine 88

The Samsung Airline 88 wireless guitar system has an incredible range of 300 feet. It is convenient to use considering the transmitter plugs directly into your instruments without an extra cable. It only needs 1 AA battery for a staggering 12 hours of playtime. It is a frequency-agile UHF analog wireless system. It can use up to 16 operating channels across 24MHz bandwidth.

The receiver and transmitter frequency is matched using IR sync. The Transmitter comes with a mute button which can be helpful while switching instruments. The Samson Airline 88 is designed for multiple instruments from guitar, bass, electric violin, acoustic-electric, and accordions.

Features

• Rackmount Receiver 
• 16 operating channels across 24MHz bandwidth
• Up to 8 AirLine 88 systems can share the same frequency band
• 300 feet of range (line of sight)
• Antenna on transmitter
• Analog wireless 
• 1 AA battery for transmitter (12 hours battery life)
• Frequency-agile UHF system

Pros

• 300 feet of range line of sight
• Mute switch for silent instrument swaps
• True Diversity and tone key features help prevent dropouts and interference
• Up to 8 Airline 88 systems can share the same frequency band-no cables needed

Cons

• Uses 1 AA battery (according to reviews, dies quicker than the 12 hours it’s supposed to)
• 1 review claimed their guitar tone was more hollow
• Not able to attach to the pedalboard (less convenience)

JOYO JW-01

Quite possibly the most stable wireless unit for the abnormally low price. The Joyo Jw-01 is, in my opinion, the best bang for your buck if you are only using it for practice situations whether at home or with a band. This device can also very well be used for smaller venues if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to cut the cable.

The Joyo Jw-01 runs on 2.4GHz frequency, for a reliable and robust signal within 15 feet, but 10 for safety. It uses a USB to charge, no consistent battery purchases needed. This device is simple to use with only one button, the sync button to sync both the receiver and transmitter.

Features

• Operates on Blue Tooth Digital Technology
• 2.4 GHz
• Rechargeable Batteries by USB cable
• Range 15-30 feet

Pros

• Best convenience and bang for the buck when only used for practice situations
• Abnormally cheap for a wireless 
• It has a sync feature able to connect to multiple amps 
• Reviews claim great wireless for the price 
• A simple/cheap option for practice 
• No extra purchases of disposable batteries (USB Charged)

Cons 

• Many reviews claim it highly colors guitar/bass tone (not as good tone as a cable)
• Cheap build quality (I recommend this for practice only) 
• 3 hours of battery life
• Colors tone (especially for bass)
• Many claim noise and cracks in audio
• A possibility of heat overload with high output pickups 

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