Variax is the name of a line of guitars developed and marketed by line 6. Classic acoustic and electric instruments 11 tunings virtual capo maple top w mahogany body mahogany setneck rosewood fingerboard 24 916 scale length 12 radius custom tyler designed bridge and custom tuners custom dual humbucker pickups comes. Be aware, this book is primarily about guitar electronics. It clearly explains electronics step by step, with over 350 photos, drawings and schematics. From cover bands and worship teams to session players and weekend warriors, creative musicians of all types love line 6 variax guitars. The weight is a bit less than a good les paul there is a lot of wood routed out for the electronics, so its similar to a chambered les paul in weight and sound. Line6 electric guitar 05070745 variax 500 body type. Beginner intermediate and advanced hot rod techniques for. By painstakingly analyzing and capturing every single aspect of the most iconic vintage instruments, the line 6 team ensured that variax delivers the sound and feel of the. Since the electronics are not sold separately you would have to sacrifice an actual variax guitar. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Line 6 jtv59 standard variax electric guitar black.
The new variax limited edition onyx guitar offers guitarists the opportunity to own a limitedrun instrument that is not only visually striking, but also delivers a wide range of tones and alternate tunings via variax hd modeling. If you are looking for a more general reference which includes mechanical aspects, this may not be the book you are looking for. Books 4 consumer electronics 4 entertainment memorabilia 1 format see all format. The floyd rose licensed doublelocking tremolo system by. Line 6 variax standard modeling guitar features handcrafted guitar with lightweight alder body, thinfinish maple neck and ebony fingerboard. He has morphed and changed his designs and electronics many times. I had a couple of the old variax and the electronics where cheap and broke down. The guitar plays, handles and balances very very well. The maker claims it is the first guitar family that can emulate the tones of other notable electric and acoustic guitars. Line 6 variax shuriken electric guitar musicians friend. Line 6 james tyler variax jtv89f electric guitar musician. Line 6 james tyler variax jtv89f electric guitar red. James tyler line 6 variax guitar guitar interactive. Line 6 black jtv89f standard variax electric guitar.
Line 6s variax guitar has 25 classic guitars modeled inside its sleek body, and comes with some mac software to unleash its potential. Every facet of the guitar including the body, electronics and metal partsinfluences the way the instrument sounds and responds, and must be captured during modeling. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the line 6 jtv89f standard variax electric guitar at music123. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Jtv59 variax electric guitarthe jtv59 james tyler variax modeling electric guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier. That said, the electric 500 i have is actually not that bad a guitar. A version is also available for the variax acoustic models, though this of course does not include pickup modelling. Lightning cable for line 6 sonic port ios guitar interface system. The sound of an electric guitar is followed from vibrating strings, to pickups, then through volume and tone controls, then to switches. Retrofit variax to existing guitar telecaster variax. Spiral book 4stave16 chord boxes guitar passantino manuscript paper series. Line 6 jtv89f standard variax electric guitar black.
To learn more about line 6 jtv variax guitars, call your sweetwater sales engineer at 800 2224700. Get the best price on line 6 variax at guitar center. The variax bass 700 is a groundbreaking digital modeling instrument using patent pending line 6 technology to bring you 24 exciting bass sounds ranging from vintage instruments to modern classics. How do we get all of these sounds in a guitar that.
They differ from typical electric and acoustic guitars in that internal electronics process the sound from individual strings to model replicate the sound of specific guitars and other instruments. Line 6 variax electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. All the versatility youd expect from a variax guitar with the killer looks of a flamemaple top and translucent finish. Line 6 jtv59 variax electric guitar musicians friend. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the line 6 jtv89f standard variax electric guitar at musicians friend. They differ from typical electric and acoustic guitars in that internal electronics process the sound from individual. Line 6 variax electric modeling guitar limited edition onyx. Line 6 james tyler variax jtv89f electric guitar music123. The maker claims it is the first guitar family that can emulate the.
Line 6 practically invented the modeling guitar, and many of the guitarists here at sweetwater have been rocking them from day one. The jtv89 james tyler variax modeling electric guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier james tyler, and the worlds most advanced guitar modeling technology from the people who invented it, line 6. Customfitted heavyduty gig bag available in 2tone sunburst, vintage white, blue and black. James tyler variax us custom series jtv59us jtv59pus jtv69us jtv69sus jtv89us jtv89fus. Line 6 jtv69s variax black modeling electric guitar with alder body, maple neck, maple fingerboard, 3 singlecoil pickups, and switchable models and tunings black the line 6 jtv69 james tyler variax with variax hd software gives you the amazing ability to create any guitar. Of course, the electronics of the variax will need. With the variax family of guitars, creating your own unique sound has never been easier. The james tyler variax to have for the player who loves the sound of soapbar style p90 pickups, the line 6 jtv59p james tyler variax electric guitar offers 29 instrument sounds that include 18 vintage guitar sounds and 5 acoustic tones and a handful of other eclectic tones. You can even go beyond whats physically possible and create the instrument of your dreams with variax workbench hd virtual custom shop software. The jtv59 james tyler variax modeling electric guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier james tyler, and the worlds most advanced guitar modeling technology from the people who invented it, line 6. Theres also the facility to use a standard 9v battery in emergencies, but this will only run.
If you are interested in electric guitars, this book is essential to you. When doing wiring work on the tone and volume control section in the guitar, please make sure that the guitar cable is not connected to the. People were into hotrodding their guitars and as the superstrat emerged, players wanted to add electronics and their perfect combinations of pickups and. When line 6 introduced the variax modeling guitar, it was as revolutionary as their modeling amplifiers had been when they first shipped in 1996. Baggs radiance hex piezo pickup system for the variax modeling circuits. Then you need to do a major routing job on the telecaster to support the electronics essentially sacrificing in value another guitar. Aug 30, 2011 also, when in variax mode, the 3way, volume and tone knobs are also encoders that control parameters in the modeled guitar. Line 6 ad yamaha have stepped it up with the new variax standard. To use the variax workbench software, you need a variax electric 300, 500, 600 or 700series guitar and a suitable mac or pc.
Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000250019 site51500000000242504 new l43033 line 6 jtv89f standard variax electric guitar site51500000250019,site51500000250169. Variax hd technology delivers a wide variety of classic guitar modelseach with exceptional detail, feel and response. In some short circuit conditions this might lead to lethal accidents. Line 6 has taken their variax to the next level with the jtv89f, offering 29 incredibly detailed variax instruments plus the ability to virtually tune down a whole octave without impacting playability or intonation. However, if you are looking for a book about electrical guitar wiring, this is a great choice. Shop for the line 6 variax standard sunburst with ebony fretboard in 2color burst black pickguard and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. Artistdesigned signature variax guitar with custom features and baritone scale. Variax 300 pilots handbook electrophonic limited edition. Jtv59 variax electric guitarthe jtv59 james tyler variax modeling electric guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier james tyler, and the worlds most advanced guitar modeling technology from the people who invented it, line 6. Theres also a customdesigned tyler stop tail bridge and saddle combo, which houses an l. Power supply circuit board assembly for line 6 stagesource l3t powered speaker.
Guitar cable to amp the simplest way to use the variax is to connect it directly to your amplifier or stompboxes with a standard mono guitar cable. Bridge assembly for the line 6 variax standard electric guitar. Aug 03, 2005 a guitar that can sound like 16 different instruments. With the new jtv guitars you can bring one guitar to a gig that can. Buy your line 6 variax standard electric guitar from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. You need to buy a variax, strip out the electronics, and transplant them into a different properly internally routed guitar. Or inspire your playing with rare acoustics and eclectic instruments. Under the bridge of the guitar there often is a grounding cable, which makes you part of the electric circuit when touching the strings. Go from standard tuning to drop bb in an instant and so much more with the incredible line 6 jtv89f james tyler variax electric guitar.
James tyler variax jtv59 jtv59p jtv69 jtv69s jtv89 jtv89f. Solidbody electric baritone guitar with alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, 1 humbucking pickup, and variax electronics satin black. Most variax retrofits were done when the variax didnt have magnetic pickups. This variax is a complete package with an xps and power supply. Line 6 jtv89f standard variax electric guitar black music123. You should see the guitar players in the congregation craning their necks to find the bass player. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the line 6 james tyler variax jtv89f electric guitar at music123. Everything from the dynamic electronics controls to the most subtle nuances, like body resonance and all those little sounds you hear just handling the guitar, are. Buy line 6 variax electric guitars and get the best deals. Line 6 james tyler variax jtv59 modeling electric guitar. Line 6 variax standard sunburst with ebony fretboard 2. Fully adjustable tylerdesigned stoptail bridge with. Unfollow variax guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the majority of the book deals with the world of midi guitar synths, theres also coverage of guitar modelling as used by roland and line 6s variax.
Every facet of the guitarincluding the body, electronics and metal partsinfluences the way the instrument sounds and responds, and must be captured during modeling. Mike cameron while the easiest way to use the variax acoustic is to connect it directly to a mixer or amplifier using a standard guitar cable, this means running the guitar from batteries, and a set of alkaline batteries only lasts 1012 hours. Choose from an amazing collection of vintage electrics. Mar 27, 2014 the guitar came with a line 6 gig bag, usb interface for connecting with workbench, usb cable, variax cat cable and a battery charger. Line 6 jtv 59 variax electric guitar specifications. Battery power of course, the electronics of the variax will need.
The variax shuriken guitar is the result of intense collaboration between line 6 and guitarist steve stevic mackay of twelve foot ninja. With 29 incredibly detailed variax instrumentsplus the ability to virtually tune down a whole octave without impacting playability or intonationjtv89f shatters the limitations of traditional guitars. Line 6 variax 600 pilots handbook manual pdf download. Jim dalrymple takes a look at this interesting addition to. Line 6 jtv59p james tyler variax electric guitar with gig bag. Mar 02, 2012 i have a korean jtv69 and it had to go back to line6 once. Variax shuriken variax sr270 shuriken variax sr250 variax standard. The neck is pretty chunky, like a 50s les paul neck. Theres a battery pack built into the back of the guitar that powers them.
From a standard guitar perspective alone, the shuriken is worth its price, but the addition of the versatile variax electronics makes it an incredible deal. Add in the variax goodies and it becomes a great guitar. The science of electric guitars and guitar electronics. Line 6 variax jtv59 electric guitar in tobacco sunburst. Line 6 string electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. All of the variax models can be used direct into an amplifier like any other guitar, using a standard guitar cable. Like previous variax instruments, the shuriken is compatible with line 6 workbench hd software a free download, which allows users to create their own custom guitar models and tunings. Get the guaranteed best price on solid body electric guitars like the line 6 james tyler variax jtv89f electric guitar at musicians friend. This line 6 variax standard demo will help you get a quick start with your line 6 electric guitar. I am wondering if anyone has had any issues with the new variax guitars.
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