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Boss WL-50 Guitar Wireless System

Plug-and-play Stompbox-sized Guitar Wireless System with 65' Operating Range, 2 Cable Tone Simulations, and DC Output
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The Easy Path to Wireless Freedom

Going cable free doesn't get any easier than the BOSS WL-50. This pedalboard-friendly wireless system eschews complicated setups in favor of a simple plug-and-play design. And it sounds so good, you may never use a standard cable again! Experience ultra-low latency and expansive dynamics while enjoying rock-solid stability and a 65-foot operating range. And if you're worried about losing your plugged-in tone — don't. The WL-50 offers two cable emulations that mimic the sound of guitar cables with jaw-dropping accuracy. And it's a breeze to charge — just dock the transmitter to the receiver. Put a BOSS WL-50 on your board, and say goodbye to your cable management woes.

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As easy to use as a standard guitar cable

If you suffer from technophobia, BOSS's WL-50 will ease your anxiety. The guitarists here at Sweetwater have found that it's as easy to use as your standard guitar cable. Simply plug the transmitter into your instrument and the stompbox-sized receiver into a pedal or your amp. Pairing the transmitter and receiver is also a breeze. Just dock them together for about 10 seconds, and the WL-50 does all the work for you.

You don't have to sacrifice your plugged-in tone to go wireless

You don't have to sacrifice tone when you use the BOSS WL-50, thanks to two built-in cable tone simulations that mimic the natural capacitive effects of guitar cables. They roll off your treble a bit, yielding the warm sound you've come to expect from a cable. These cable tone simulations work best with guitars or basses with passive pickups.

Easy to power and easy to charge

Powering and charging the WL-50 is a piece of cake. The receiver mounts on your pedalboard and is powered by a 9V adapter (sold separately) or AA batteries. To charge the transmitter, you simply dock it to the receiver. You can also charge the transmitter separately via a micro USB cable (not included). Beyond that, the WL-50 includes a DC output for distributing power to one or more pedals.

BOSS WL-50 Guitar Wireless System Features:

  • Easy-to-use guitar wireless system for pedalboards
  • Stompbox-sized receiver offers an integrated transmitter dock
  • Eschews complicated setups in favor of a simple plug-and-play design
  • Experience ultra-low latency and expansive dynamics
  • Enjoy rock-solid stability and a 65-foot operating range
  • 2 cable tone simulations that mimic the natural capacitive effect of guitar cables
  • Works best with guitars or basses with passive pickups
  • Charging the transmitter is as easy as docking it to the receiver
  • Benefit from up to 12 hours of continuous use from a single charge
  • Use up to 14 BOSS wireless systems simultaneously in 1 space
  • Powered by 9V power supply (not included)
  • DC output for distributing power to 1 or more pedals

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We wanted you to know that all of the wireless systems you see here – and all of the wireless systems available at Sweetwater – are 100% compliant with the Federal Communication Commission's new rules governing wireless systems. You can be confident that these systems will work within the FCC's currently permitted frequency/power ranges. Please be aware that systems operating in the 617-652 MHz or 663-698 MHz range are now operating outside the FCC's new guidelines. To find out more, visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at  www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones  or give them a call at (888) CALL-FCC.

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Tech Specs

  • Configuration: Complete System
  • System: Simultaneous Channels: Up to 14
  • System: Analog/Digital: Digital
  • System: Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz
  • System: Operating Range: 65 ft. Line-of-sight
  • System: Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Transmitter: Form Factor: Combination Plug
  • Transmitter: Dynamic Range: >110dB (A weighted)
  • Transmitter: Battery Type: Lithium-ion rechargeable
  • Transmitter: Battery Life: 12 hours
  • Transmitter: Connector: 1/4"
  • Transmitter: Dimensions: 3.43" x 0.87" x 1.43"
  • Receiver: Type: Pedal
  • Receiver: Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (line), 1 x 1/4" (transmitter)
  • Receiver: Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Receiver: Power Source: 9V DC 500mA power supply (sold separately), 2 x AA batteries, DC output
  • Receiver: Dimensions: 2.87" x 4.81" x 2.25"
  • Receiver: Weight: 0.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: WL-50

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As I prepare for my first public appearance with my Telecaster, I wanted to stand and play like the pros do. I'm an beginner, but think it is much easier to play sitting rather than standing. After getting tangled up in my chord more times than I could patiently handle, I looked into a wireless system. Now I can move around as I learn how to play in the upright position!! Man, what freedom this provides without any compromise in sound that I can detect.

There are many systems out there, but my amplifier is a Boss Katana 50 Mkii EX and I knew that the Boss WL-50 would be a perfect match. I always look at price and features. So, for my simple needs this hit the middle point for all the benefits at a very reasonable price.

I have used it on both my Fender Telecaster and a Yamaha acoustic. It works great on both guitars, and I really like the feature that "kills" the power to the transmitter when you remove it from the instrument. You don't need to shut the amp off to switch between guitars.

I highly recommend this product, and time will tell how long the battery lasts. It is not replaceable according to their website, but battery technology has come a long way and I would expect it to last at least a couple of years.

Thanks always to my sales pal Jason!! Thanks also to Sweetwater. You are a great company.
by Gary Benson from Argyle, WI on
Music background: Professional Armature.

Nearly Perfect

I bought this to replace a Relay G30 I had for nearly 10 years, and was looking for something compact and rechargeable to make going wireless really painless. The WL-50 is attached to my Templeboard and powered by an output on a Cioks DC7. I've used the unit for a few weeks now, in both live and home studio settings.

As long as the DC7 is powered on and the receiver is plugged in to the transmitter, it's charging! This means that while I'm setting up or waiting to go on it has time to get some extra juice. When I play at church, I'll get through rehearsal and the first set with no issue, then it has another hour to recharge between the two additional sets. This charging routine works really well for my setup and has been much less stressful than burning through AAs.

The transmitter works well enough for my needs. It easily disconnects from the pedalboard and works with both side-mount jacks and top-mount Strat jacks. I haven't done a ton of range testing—for church it's no problem since I don't really move around, and for my band I think it's sufficient for the amount I move around. Latency is good, and I haven't had any dropouts. I knew that a unit like this wouldn't have the same capabilities as a larger body pack, but I was willing to take that loss in order to remove as much intrusive cabling and packs as possible. If I needed something more stable I'd probably lean towards a rack unit instead of a pedalboard unit anyway.

Unlike my old Relay, the cable tone switch on the WL-50 is very dramatic. It dumps a ton of high end in the "Short" and "Long" positions. Since I usually roll some high frequencies at the end of my signal chain, I'm usually setting the WL-50 to "Off" or "Short" at most.

I'm glad that the WL-50 has a physical input you can use to bypass wireless. This makes it more flexible to where I can always plug in as a backup option or if I just don't feel like going wireless. On the Relay this would have required unplugging cables to remove the receiver from the chain. My one complaint about the WL-50 so far is that plugging anything into the input jack bypasses wireless functionality immediately. I wish this was selectable, or that it would prefer wireless as long as the transmitter was in use. If that were the case, I could route the input through my Templeboard and connect it to my 4x MOD, so that when I wanted to go wired the input would be in a more convenient position. Not a dealbreaker, but not as flexible as it could be!
by Colin H from Austin, TX on

I'd like to retract my previous Review

It works fine with multiple units in one room. Turns out it was User error. These are well worth the money. If you don't have one, buy one! You will love it.
by Mathew J Elser from locke, NY on

Works like it's supposed to.

No cut out issues like I had with the WL-20L I bought earlier. I don't know what the difference is, but this one works as desired. The other one works fine in a different setting, different church; probably interference from the multiple hand held mics.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Church guitar player, playing since 1971.

Works wonderfully with minor flaws

I use this system for my acoustic violin pickup and have been happy with the sound and performance. No drop outs, even with multiple other wireless systems on stage. It also has excellent battery life.

I'd replace it only if Boss offered a version 2 with the following improvements:
- allow for an elbow joint between the receiver's 1/4 inch input and the body so it can fit more compactly against my fiddle. That'd be freaking awesome, man.
- also wish I could power the receiver AND recharge the transmitter with my pedal power brick. To do both requires the BOSS power supply (not included) and I'd rather use one power cord instead of two.
- when the receiver is off you can't fully insert the transmitter into the receiver for storage without draining the transmitter's battery. I solve this by not inserting the transmitter all the way into the receiver so no big deal, but still…

Overall awesome product, as is usual for BOSS. There are far less expensive options on the market but I've had good luck with BOSS products in the past so the premium was worth it for me. Also nice to have it in pedal format.

I love going to Sweetwater for stuff that I can't buy at my local store. Customer service rules. Within a half hour of buying this thing I received both a text and voicemail from what-I-assume was the real dude packing my order. It brightened my Saturday just a little.
by Chris Yohn from Cleveland on
See also: wireless guitar transmitter and receiver, Boss, Boss Guitar Wireless Systems
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