I FINALLY Review A Guitar WIRELESS SYSTEM! (NU-X B-5RC) 

When you went down to pick up that booklet from the floor and let a "argh" out, that's when I knew I'm watching an 80's kid with experience

Had this kit for about a year and absolutely love them! I'm a trucker and I bring my gear with me on the road, and these have been fantastic for not only cable management, but also no interference, even in a truck that's always running. Highly recommend!

Solid review. Good job as always!

Bravo! Due to it's simplicity and small size... I may want to try these out.

Sold out???! Congrats Max!

I have this same unit and I play sitting down in my living room, it just helps with cable management. Great device, recommended.

Very cool charging case, love that. Important thing to know for people considering buying these is .. This particular set is at 2.4 Ghz if you use guitars that take batteries, for instance guitars with EMG's Fenders with built in pre-amps 2.4 GHZ can give you problems and may even cause you to think your guitar is broken, toggle switches with battery guitars can be intermittent or not work on some settings. For guitars with batteries in them I recommend 5.8GHZ. I was fortunate enough to have both around when I discovered this issue and tested all kinds of ways with at least 3 of my guitars that have batteries in them. Tc Max keep up the good work ^5

@Guitar MAX I have and recommend, The JOYO JW-03 $40.00, Good signal 80-90 feet, 8hr play time.

Thanks for the review. 👍

I've been using these for 3 and 4 hour gigs over the last few years, the battery has never let me down. they have a few other cool features too. They used to pop out of the input jack of my Ibanez Xiphos because it's a bit recessed, a bit of tape is the fix.

I appreciate you doing part of the demo with zero effects on the guitar. Everybody else seems to wail away with fuzz, flanger, reverb etc. -- which can mask all sorts of noise coming from the wireless unit. But if is sounds good with just plain, clean, vanilla guitar, then it's probably a good unit.

Right after they were introduced, a year and a half(?) ago I got the Harley Benton AirBorne Pro 5.8Ghz Instrument wireless. With shipping it was a little over $100 US. It's a fantastic system and has great range as well as multi channel in the event of extraneous interference. I have gone in excess of three hours on a charge/transmitter. The stomp pedal housing is ABS plastic so that is perhaps the only weakness of the system.

Bummed but also glad to see your signature Harley Benton was sold out wanted to get one but looks like i have to wait for them to get back in stock

I really like the rechargable case with this NU>X B-5RC system! I myself use the SWIFF AUDIO WS-50 BLACKWINGS system. They are very similar to this system with inaudible latency and almost 4+ [almost 5] hrs. of battery life on a single charge. I don't know if this NU>X system has this feature but, if you have 2 or more sets of the BLACKWINGS system, you can link multiple receivers to one transmitter. This means you can connect one instrument to multiple amps, for example. Having 3 sets, I have an almost completely wireless setup now. 1. I use one set [1 transmitter, 1 receiver] to connect my bass to my multi bass effects unit. 2. I link my bass effects and bass preamp together with a quality patch cable _[the only wired components in my setup]_ 3. I then connect a 2nd transmitter _(which is linked to 2 receivers)_ to the output jack of my preamp unit and connect the linked receivers to my Hartke 1X15 amp and my Trace Elliot ELF head, which runs both a TE 1X10 and a TE 2X8 cabs. The result? I use my Hartke to handle the low end of my sound, while the TE ELF handles the mids and highs which really gives me the freedom and room to sculpt my bass sound exactly how I want. I have never experienced any kind of interference or noticeable latency. Plus, I obviously get the freedom of being able to move around without worrying about snagging or stepping on any guitar cables, as well as being able to go from room to room without any signal or volume loss. I love my bass rig! Gonna be hard to go back to using cables but, I still keep mine just in case of an emergency or if the batteries need charging. Great video here, brother! Thanks for sharing!

Had mine for years. Weekly playing for church and needed something that worked with both active (acoustic guitar) and passive (electric guitar) pickups. Many other systems don't work with both - read the fine print! The transmitter does not turn off automatically in active pickup and will continue to drain pickup battery if left in - when plugged in to passive pickup turns off after about 10 minutes of inactivity. Game changing not having to worry about cables getting in the way. Charging case puts it over the top.

Sounds good to me .Still luvin that G Max ! That guitar is gorgeous!

Cool... Now you got yourself a very own signature guitar... That Green Goblin is sure a Beast!

Hey Max…. I work in a music store and we got these about a year ago and I bought one and I’ve put away my wireless and been using thi the last year. I love it!! Never had an issue getting thru a 4 set gig. (I shut them off between sets) but it’s never ran out and even by the end of the night the lights are still green (it changes to red when the battery goes low.) I’ve never had it go to red. I highly recommend these. Love that I don’t have to buy batteries anymore. And I’ve never had interference or had them delay from getting too far away. Again highly recommended!!! AND I REALLY want your signature model!! That thing is beautiful!!!!

This fits very neatly into the category of stuff I don't need, but will probably buy... Ta Max.

Exactly what I've been looking for!!! Thank you! Nobody knows wtf I'm talking about!

Hi, guitar maxx Love your channel , keep shread n' ,love the show

I have the exact same system and it's great!

03/29/2023: Hello, I am retired 77-years young, and I love your informative videos. I have he JOYO wireless for my guitar to amp, which works great for only $38.00. May I ask you to do a video on the best "wireless" over the ear headphones that don't need a computer or Bluetooth phone. I seek to just plug in an adapter to headset jack on amp and play. I could only find Waza headset that simply had an adapter to plug in amp, but the price point is about $400.00. I am just a home hobbyist and do not wish to pay that much. My EART Guitar T-380, Modern Humbucker Pickups, Double Coil Split, Two Point Tremolo Bridge, stainless steel fret wires electric Guitar guitar only cost me that much. So, what do you think? Regards form Orlando, Florida 🙂

Might for fun try it out while operating your short wave radio

You sold me bro! I'm sick of cables everywhere with multiple amps :D

I have Xvive X2 2.4ghz and Ammon 5.8ghz units. They both work fairly well. What I have found with 2.4ghz , especially around wifi and wireless home phone is there could be interference also how they are placed on the guitar also can cause some issues. Finally if your using a pedal board they have to be attached to the beginning of the signal chain which places the receiver on the floor potentially leaving the unit exposed to being stepped on...with the plastic casing this could also be an issue. 2.4ghz is prone to interference where 5.8 is a bit less prone to the same issues but the range is greatly reduced.

I use Swiff. Love them. Really like Nux though. Might have to pull the lever on these soon. I dont play out anymore. I use them to record into my DAW. Have a small space. An "L" shape actually. Cords get in the way. Wireless is a perfect solution

I needed something on a budget but wouldn’t sacrifice tone this was def a win

I have these, it’s WAY better than a regular cable.

Holy Tone monster...gr8 vid

I am in an old building with old wiring and my Joyo JW-03 unit does get interference. As a lifelong klutz, I enjoy using the wireless at home. I am less likely to trip over cables or screw up a cable when sitting on the couch playing.

Now this make sense!

Max, I just purchased a Line 6 Spider V 240HC+2 -4X12 CABS and the G10 wireless. Man I can't keep a charge on it. I left it plugged in for three hours and still only got 20min.of play time. I'm torn between upgrading to the G-10 TII and something else. Good video 🎶🤠

Nice Guitar! 😉

I have these.they work great!! glad to see you agree lol

Hey wireless and rechargeable not having to buy batteries it's hard to argue against that.l still say that's one of the nicest guitars that your building it sounds great in the video.

Even though I don't play gigs, I would love that kit for home use! I hate cords laying around being trip hazards. That kit is so BITCHIN.

Who needs instructions / documentation when you have Max!?!?!? Another great demo, review, and video, Max. I'm definitely interested in this wireless system (or maybe the big brother, 5.8, by NU-X). About your Harley Benton Signature Guitar, while unfortunately applies to those wanting to buy one, fortunately applies to you for designing such a fantastic in-demand guitar. Please keep the great videos coming!

Are Harley Benton going to make more of your guitars? I think they look fantastic !

I have one. Seems pretty good. Not sure if the quality of the signal would be good enough for professional musicians. But most people probably don’t have hearing good enough to discern between wireless and a good quality fender coiled cable. One thing you didn’t mention is that they automatically turn off if there is no signal for about 10 minutes.

use to love mine back in the day I used it for everything as when you jam for gigs you need to use and do the same thing as for a BIG gig.......what is the range? Also will it mess up with OTHER signals?

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A cheap Amazon special is awesome for home. You can setup and walk all over the house and play great for parties etc...

I love Nux's wireless systems. The only thing they need to make now is a wireless headphone system for guitarists. I'm not talking about bluetooth headphones because those have a horrible latency problem.

Anyone who wears a Blind Guardian Nightfall in Middle-Earth shirt knows good music as far as I'm concerned.

love my wireless. in fact its all i use. practice and gigs never use a cord anymore.

your in Caifornia? that means you can go to see Powe Trip, im so jealous!

Cool case design, and plug and play, but the 3 hour battery life seems kind of weak. I'd personally like to see another option where you can attach it to your guitar strap like a traditional wireless unit where it gives you A LOT more battery time. It's still a neat unit, though.

I just want to know if you can run additional "body packs" since I have multiple guitars that always have the strap and wireless attached so I can quickly swap guitars and hit the power switch.

I love your guitar.

Any suggestion for wireless guitar system which i can use on active and passive pick ups??? Ty 🙏

Yes Nice.

I use my wireless at home while watching TV so I don't trip over the cables, so it's ot just for live use.

I have a set of those! Lionel the case/charger.

I'm curious would you trust a wireless set up on a gig?

That's a cool little set up. I just don't know if I could ever trust any wireless system

What is the range and can you test drive how far??

I'm a 79 year old Bass ukulele player with lousy hearing. The NU-X B-5RC sounded good to me when I first used them, but my wife, who has good hearing, started to yell that the feedback was hurting her ears. As suggested in the manual (I did read it), I just ordered a cable extension to move the transmitter away from the active pickup in the uke. Has any else had this problem? Do you have a different solution? Thanks.

I can just visualize someone hacking into a metal concert ,, With something like Tiny Tim tip toeing through the tulips... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... thanks again awesome info..

I don't read the manuals hahahahha that made me laugh bro

Ive monitor the battery life after full charging, last about 4 hrs and 40 min.. However, it did not show low bat warning, from green and suddenly orange blinking for 10 sec and died. I tot it will turn orange for few min. Any advice?

Can we use it on passive pickups?

How do they sound with active pups?

I think for a non professional wireless that will be use at home or maximum on a rehearsal room $150 is expensive

🙃 welcome back, welcome back, welcome back, hey Mr Kotler, ha ha ha 🤙

Don’t do this to me, Max! (Kidding.) I have to say that I got a bit of a chuckle out of you mentioning that there could be eight front liners including a keytar player. I’m a multi instrumentalist, and one of the instruments I have yet to purchase for myself is a keytar.

Whats the difference in audio quality between wireless vs a cord? I can see pros and cons to both, but could you record with wireless and not loose audio quality? Maybe it's not good for analog recording IDK. Just a thought I had.

Is it stereo Jack?

blind guardian 🖤

where can I buy this wireless system?

Gostei 👍

Great review. I have two pairs. Love them, but more and more interruptions sadly. Anyone know how long they tend to last?

+5 Manowar reference

Aside from a Shure wireless system that I had back in the day, all of these new fangled wireless systems that I've tried in recent years have a lack of sustain. Feels/sounds like it loses 15-20% of power compared to using cables. For a death metal guy, it's a deal breaker.

I've been using a cable on stage for 30 years and wouldn't change a thing.

What is the range?

I'll be the judge of"idiot prufe ". Gotcha !

Fantastic, I really *need* ‘idiot proof’ in my life. 😐

"Idiot Proof" is a less flattering way to explain why i have to buy things that are shock proof, water proof, and dont catch on fire easily.

Why isn't everything using USB-C at this point? Unreal...

I have never used a wireless system.

These work all right until you take them anywhere. I've brought them to multiple gigs lately and they were entirely unusable at every single one. This is the second nux 5-brc ive owned and they are both the same. Fun when they work, but they fail constantly. I've had to send multiple units back. Would not recommend these for any amount of money or any application.

Idiot Proof ? How do you know, I haven't used one yet...

Hey Max, have you ever heard of the bands Savage circus and Persuader? If not I highly recommend them to you.

Idiot proof? Idiot proof? A wise man once told me that "they will always make a better idiot", these words have been proven to be true over and over.

All I know is my Line6 is completely unreliable, and briefly cuts out at least once every 10 minutes.

Gotta say, micro-usb is pretty disappointing. Should have been USB-C, in my opinion.

Not one comment said they sound as good as cables not one.....no sale

Crystal clear and totally idiot proof? Sounds like marketing for a bass product!

Far too long, over 6 minutes to get to the Demo, it got really boring.

You were in Society 1? Did you see the latest tour they just did? Awesome band.

What matters most with wireless to me is the digital compression used (i.e. the audio codec). It could be like sending an MP3-128k over wireless and that is not going to sound good to me. Or ideally it could be lossless like sending a WAV over wireless and then there would be no audio artifacts, but it would also be more difficult to transmit lossless audio.

Does the guitar have active pickups ? I tried a cheap set of these years ago and the sound was barely there. I assumed having active pickups would take care of that. So basically the set I bought were useless.