Wireless guitar system guide
Fender Telepath
A well-specified first wireless system for players who swap between different guitars.
The Telepath combines 5.8 GHz operation, an active/passive input switch and an articulated jack in a compact plug-in set. Those three details make it unusually adaptable for a simple system.
Best suited to
Players using several guitars, especially a mixture of passive, active and acoustic-electric instruments.
Look elsewhere if
You need a metal pedalboard receiver, extensive channel coordination or a bodypack transmitter.
Buying analysis
Where the Telepath fits
Fender has made compatibility the Telepath's strongest argument. The input-level switch deals with a problem that cheaper plug-in systems often leave to chance, while the rotating jack makes awkward or recessed sockets less troublesome.
Its 70-foot stated range is ample for rehearsal rooms and ordinary stages. The four-channel limit is more relevant in productions running several wireless instruments; solo players and small bands are unlikely to reach it.
Strengths
- Dedicated active/passive switch
- 5.8 GHz operation
- Eight-hour stated battery life
Limitations
- Only four concurrent channels
- Plug-in housings are less protected than a pedal or rack receiver
Source and scope
Checked against the manufacturer
Specifications marked with an asterisk are manufacturer-stated figures. Wireless Guitarist has not claimed hands-on testing of this product. Compatibility, regional availability and permitted spectrum can change.
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XviveA58One of the more convincing compact choices for active guitars and congested venues.
XviveU2Still a straightforward budget option for passive guitars, but compatibility deserves more scrutiny than on the A58.
XviveP58A tidy way to put 5.8 GHz wireless and a usable tuner in the first pedalboard position.