Line 6 variax 300 electric guitar, line 6 xps mini. The line 6 variax 600 is a 22fret digital modeling guitar with a contoured basswood body, single piece maple neck and fingerboard with a traditional skunk stripe, and a custom l. Introducing the variax standard guitar line 6 duration. Variax reflash and software update instructions line 6. Line 6 variax 300 and 500 electric guitars harmony central. Acoustic guitar line 6 helix patch demo available for helix, hx effects, and hx stomp. I do know that all the electronics from the jtv are exactly the same in the new variax pacifica guitar attended. The variax 300 is an electric guitar from line 6 that models the sound of other electric guitars by using digital signal processing.
Extremely versatile with an infinitely customizable tone. The latest line 6 variax is the shuriken, an extendedrange guitar designed with steve stevic mackay of australian band twelve foot ninja. Line 6 adds variax 300 to guitar family audio masterclass. All the variaxes with the hundred number names 300, 500, 600, 700 are first generation variaxes. On the jtv59, two pafstyle humbuckers are controlled with a traditional threeway switching system and volume and tone knobs. Jim dalrymple takes a look at this interesting addition to. Line 6, variax, pod, and the line 6 and variax logo are trademarks of line 6. I do hope line 6 continues researching this technology, though, as it could prove to be revolutionary. Variax standard combines line 6 innovation with renowned yamaha craftsmanship to form a versatile modern instrument that shatters the limitations of traditional guitars. Before the variax guitars, there were line 6 amplifiers. Variax 300 in black from line 6 takes the technology and sound from the awardwinning variax family and puts in a guitar any musician can afford. Line 6 string electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. Line 6 variax modeling guitars are a cool application of modeling technology.
Variax 300 pilots handbook electrophonic limited edition. Product names, images, and artists names are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during line 6 s sound model development for this product. You can watch the progress on the blue bar on the right side of monkey. I believe the 300 and 600 have the same electronics, and then the 500 and 700 have the same electronics. Since then, it has become the bestselling professionallevel guitar processor in the world. In this video brian walks through and demos the acoustic guitar patch for the line 6 helix available at worship tutorials. Line 6 helix acoustic guitar simulation patches by glenn. Line 6 variax guitars for sale in uk view 54 bargains. See how the line 6 dream rigthe combination of a james tyler variax guitar, dtseries amp and pod hd500 or hd procan be the answer to any musical question. Line 6 variax 6 string electric guitars for sale in. Any product name or trademarks used by the users to describe their tones are the sole property of their respective owners. Please inform me of any difficulties and ill try to help where possible. Ive been building custom variax conversions for sale ever since the first variax guitars came out.
Unfollow line 6 variax guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Variax acoustic 300 steel gives you these intuitive toneshaping options for dialing in the perfect sound for any recording session or live gig. This item is located in diss for a viewing, thankyou. Ever since line 6 introduced its variax guitars about 10 years ago ive been intrigued and even played a couple of line 6 variax 600 models in music shops over the years.
Hello, i perfect source for variax workbench patches that are. For use with your real acoustic guitar or variax these patches simulate the sounds of some of the best acoustic guitars in the world. Variax 300 sound turning off until i replug by vx300, april 28 off. Variax 300 in red from line 6 takes the technology and sound from the awardwinning variax family and puts in a guitar any musician can afford. Line 6 variax 700 electric guitar for sale online ebay.
Offering tweakable presets using variax workbench hd software, modeling for electric and acoustic guitars, and instant access to alternate tunings, the jtv59 is fantastic for guitarists. James tyler line 6 variax guitar guitar interactive. By implementing line 6 s variax hd technology, the line 6 variax jtv59 electric guitar is able to contain multiple instruments and tunings within one body. This video describes the steps needed to hook up the line 6 variax to your computer. Variax acoustic 700 line 6 variax acoustic 700 audiofanzine. Great deals on line 6 variax 6 string electric guitars. I have had the guitar for 3 years and put up with the problem because i really like the guitar when it is working. The variax 700 electricacoustic is mostly a solidbody guitar 22 fret, with a small soundhole that gives it pretty nice sound when played acoustically.
The jtv 59, is a classic les paul style guitar, made from mahogany with a set neck, a carved maple top, and rosewood. They offer models of popular guitars, but also other stringed instruments, like banjo, resonator, and sitar. The seller hasnt specified a postage method to united states. When you play one, youll know in a hurry that theyre justified to make that claim. Line 6 jtv59 variax electric guitar musicians friend. The line 6 variax 700 is a 22fret digital modeling guitar with a mahogany body with a contoured ash top in translucent colors, or carvedtop solid mahogany body in the black model. The use of these products, trademarks, images, and artists names does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. These guitars feature special electronics that model the sound of other specific guitars and instruments, as well as allow for instant retuning of each.
Warning about downloaded tones, patches and presets. I acquired a variax 300 in trade, with a weak piezo element. Our vision is that every church in the world would experience. I called line 6 support and they walked me through a few things and decided i should ship it back to them for repair. When i got my line 6 variax 500 electric guitar home, at first i couldnt get it to work, but after much fiddling, it was just that the batteries had run dry while i was playing it in the shop.
They are very similar, but i think theyre different. Line 6 variax standard modeling electric guitar sunburst w rosewood fretboard. Helix family 737 hx effects 524 hx stomp 590 pod go 36 creator. Join sean halley as he shows just a few of the benefits of using a variax guitar with the new helix processor. If you havent yet changed the strings on your variax 700 acoustic it might be as well to do so, and although you can use electric guitar strings, the string type does have an effect on the overall sound of the guitar, so i would recommend using a medium or lightmedium gauge acoustic strings. Line 6 s variax guitar has 25 classic guitars modeled inside its sleek body, and comes with some mac software to unleash its potential. The original variax were mediocre, very basic, instruments at best.
Line 6 variax acoustic 300 steel string sweetwater. With the variax modeling and alternate tuning capability it is unbelievable. To use the variax workbench software, you need a variax electric 300, 500, 600 or 700series guitar and a suitable mac or pc. 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. Has anybody been able to download patch changes to their variax with the workbench software. Line 6 realised this, and released their newer range of james tyler variax guitars, that are actually constructed like more expensive instruments, with higher quality components and timbers. The d sting is about 10db lower output than other stings, based on reaper track meter, while attempting similar pick attack. 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. Line 6 please fix the legacy workbench problem by soundog, september 7, 2018. Line 6 variax 300 electric guitar used with soft case from japan free shipping. Variax 300 in sunburst from line 6 takes the technology and sound from the awardwinning variax family and puts in a guitar any musician can afford. Line 6 variax jtv vs variax standard the gear page. Using a 300 variax with a helix variax guitars bass.
Variax guitars by line 6 can be integrated with the helix and other line 6 processing products in significant ways substantially expanding the utility and sonic potential. Aug 30, 2011 but in response to demands from players, line 6 and james tyler decided to add them into the new variax models, so players can switch between magnetic pickups and the variaxs emulated models. I just moved my favorite patched to the 3 working positions. Feb 20, 2011 a quick demo of the line 6 variax 300. Thats 4 times the guitar has been in the shop in a little over a year. The variax acoustic 300 would give me what i need guitar sound wise without the t1.
Line 6 variax electric guitars for sale in stock ebay. Hey all, move if needed, this is more about piezos. What the line 6 variax 600 is is a very versatile instrument that will be a great addition to a home studio. Variax 300 with issues variax guitars bass workbench line 6. Variax acoustic 300 nylon, acousticelectric folkwestern guitar from line 6 in the variax acoustic series. Custom models sharing variax standard line 6 community. I like the contrast between classic look vs modern features. Line 6 variax factory reset reflash and software update. The exclusive line 6 modeling technology that lives inside this solidbody guitar enables musicians to easily access over 25 historic guitar sounds, including classic singlecoil and humbucker. Acoustic guitar line 6 helix patch demo available for. 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. Line 6 variax standard is basically a yamaha guitar with the latest version of variax modeling. Line 6 helix patches presets for line 6 helix, lt, native huge time saver. Get the best price on line 6 variax at guitar center.
What is the nut width on the variax electric guitars. Includes 9 patches for acoustics and piezo equipped guitars, 1 patch for nylon string guitars, 9 separate patches for variax guitars along with my new custom variax acoustic model and 11 of my custom sound imprint impulse responses all product names. For some reason when the batteries are in, the guitar tries to use them rather than using the power from the footswitch. Join line 6 s sean halley as he uses the dream rig to create multiple guitar parts for tracks of different styles. The exclusive line 6 modeling technology that lives inside this solidbody guitar enables musicians to easily access over 25 historic guitar sounds, including classic singlecoil and humbucker guitars. The line 6 variax 300 is a 22fret digital modeling guitar with a comfortcontoured agathis body, maple neck with indian rosewood fingerboard, maple neck with indian rosewood fingerboard, and a baggs hardtail bridge.
How do i update or reinstall the flash memory on my variax electric 300, 500, 600, 700, james tyler variax, and shuriken guitars. Hi, this is all new to me but i bought an old variax 300 off an old m8 so i could get acoustic sound and save taking an extra guitar to gigs. In setting up patches in the pod, you can choose to force selection of any variax. Line 6 pod hd500x patch i made using the line 6 acoustic model.
Acoustic guitar simulations patches marketplace line 6. Even the most perceptive guitar enthusiasts consider the line 6 variax startlingly accurate. I am interested in listening some good customized acoustic guitar models. If you found this helpful, please share with your friends. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I would like to have a separate variax kit to install in my favourite guitar. I have set up an area for pre hd variax users to exchange variax workbench patches. My custom line 6 helix presets for my variax acoustic models. Cannot update patches on variax 300 variax guitars.
Now its possible to create patches that incorporate variax guitar models. Then followed the variax 300, the most affordable version of this concept to date. Original variax workbench patch exchange area line 6. At nearly half the price of the 500, variax 300 seems, outwardly at least, to be pretty much on par buildwise. Line 6 jtv69 s james tyler variax modeling electric guitar 3 tone sunburst. Tones contributed by users to the public tone exchange are made by individual users, who are in no way affiliated with line 6. So id say the variax acoustic is, for the moment, a complete bust. With a lightweight alder body, maple neck and highperformance hardware, variax standard delivers the build quality and playability of comparably priced guitars plus the. Lovely guitar with professional set up plays and sounds amazing. In this video i demo and explain my new acoustic variax presets for the line 6 helix. How to get the classic beatles rickenbacker 12 string sound heard in songs like hard days night, if i needed someone, and ticket to ride using the line 6 pod hd500x, jtv variax guitar. You can load them via midiusb using the gearbox, line 6 edit, guitarport editor, vboard, patchmanager, xt organizer, sounddiver or patchwizard software, or workbench for the variax, all.
Maple tends to be a bit brighter in tone, while rosewood tends to have a bit more sustain. 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 tone you need for studio or stage. The problem for me was the look of the line 6 guitar. The results can be seen in gorgeous guitars like the variax jtv89f, which line 6 calls the ultimate recording guitar. These instruments can only be returned to factory reset by reinstalling the flash memory.
I tried to find one today from all music stores in my town but there werent any at the moment. Line 6 variax acoustic 300 series there are some great sounds with this guitar, and it also plays very well as a stand alone instrument line 6 variax acoustic 300 excellent condition, can also deliver this if required. This guitar does not have traditional magnetic pickups singlecoil or humbucker. The line 6 variax 700 electric guitars modeling technology uses a custom designed solidbody that mimics the sound of some of the worldu2018s most renowned vintage electric guitars. This free firmware update for helix and hx hardware processors introduces a new amp model, two new cab models, six new effects models, output and gain reduction meters, signal presentclip meters, and more. The problem got progressively worse, until it spent more time off than it did on. Helix can store variax 300 model selections in its presets and recall them properly when the preset is selected. Clearly, the benefit of the line 6 approach is that every variax acoustic 700 guitar will sound ostensibly the same via its pickups so the modelled results can be predicted and optimised with much greater accuracy and consistency than if you used your own guitar. Line 6 variax 300 electric guitar, line 6 variax with all leadsfootswitchworkbench hardwaremanualgig bagmanual.
The strange thing is that one music store guy said that they wont order any variax 500s but. Id sooner carry four acoustic guitars into a show and switch around rather than try to play this guitar. Close out any other applications running on your computer before updating the variax guitar. You can tinker all day long with presets and eq, and youll get nowhere. You want a variax but can settle for the first gen variax features. Line 6 jtv89 f james tyler variax modeling electric guitar blood red. Everything is okay with old workbench, updating variax 300 with new firmware, reflashing, etc. The compact sounds great but i really need a touch of compression and reverb to get the sound that i like. I have a line6 variax 300, and it have begun developing some annoying issues. In my opinion this guitar even without the variax modeling technology is worth the money. James tyler did a great job designing it and it is an outstanding strat style guitar.
Help with acoustic sounds variax 300 james tyler variax guitars. Line 6 jtv69 james tyler variax modeling electric guitar. It seems to me like a variax acoustic 300 and a l1 compact should be a wonderful combination. Been struggling with the sound of my newly acquired variax 300 since i got it. As the variax 700 spawned the more basic and affordable variax 300, so the variax acoustic 700 is joined by the strippeddown variax acoustic 300. Works with workbench hd free on the official website of line 6. Today line 6 is introducing helix native, a worldclass guitar processor that offers exactly the same authentic guitar amp and effects modeling in a plugin format. What may be less well known is that line 6 also produce some very easy to use workbench editing software for the variaxes, which allows you to design your own guitars and save your own custom tunings. Includes xps mini power supply with 14 standard guitar output for connection to any guitar amp. Now realize that after that first post, i have since shipped the variax back to line 6 twice. I put them in strat, tele, gibson les paul dc and prs custom 22 clones.