Playing live in front of a crowd can be a great experience. But one thing you definitely don’t want to worry about as a performing musician is your gear getting in the way of that next killer riff or vocal run. Modern players often work with a small army of accessories and effects to fine tune their sound. All of those extra devices come with attendant cables and cords which can get downright complex! That means eliminating even one cable from the mix can save a lot of hassle.
Wireless guitar/microphone systems have been around for decades. But musical-instrument manufacturer Line 6 has done a lot of work in recent years to improve the wireless experience for musicians. The company has designed six different wireless systems. Right now, Line 6 is offering rebates to anyone who purchases one of these systems:
- Relay G90 Guitar Wireless System – $100 rebate
- Relay G75 Guitar Wireless System – $100 rebate
- Relay G70 Guitar Wireless System – $100 rebate
- Relay G55 Guitar Wireless System – $50 rebate
- Relay G50 Guitar Wireless System – $50 rebate
- Relay G30 Guitar Wireless System – $50 rebate
This rebate offer from Line 6 is available only to customers with U.S. mailing addresses. Eligible products must be new, not used or refurbished, and must be purchased from authorized Line 6 dealers.
The rebate offer is active now and ends on July 31, 2017. Visit the Line 6 website for complete details.
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