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Line 6 JTV-69 James Tyler Variax - 3 Tone Sunburst
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29 Amazing Instruments in One
By combining patented, industry-leading Line 6 digital modeling technology with boutique-style craftsmanship, James Tyler Variax delivers a complete collection of instruments within a single guitar - 28 vintage instrument models, plus the James Tyler-designed guitar itself. No more dragging piles of instruments to gigs or recording sessions. JTV-69 gives you an endless variety of guitar sounds - from classic acoustic and vintage electric tones all the way to sitar and banjo, plus the onboard SSH pickup configurationin a double-cutaway, 25-1/2 scale-length guitar designed by one of the worlds finest luthiers.
Access Alternate Tunings - Instantly
Imagine going from Brown Sugar in Open G to Kashmir in DADGAD with the twist of a knob. JTV-69 provides immediate access to 11 alternate tunings, so you can stay in the creative moment instead of spending quality time with your tuner. You can mix and match any tuning with any instrument - and also create your own tunings on the fly with Virtual Capo. Its easy to save your custom tunings, either to the open Model slot on the Alt Tune knob, or to one of the other alternate tuning slots.
1 Finely Crafted Guitar
Designed in the tradition of the classic 25-1/2 scale, bolt-on neck, three-pickup solidbody, JTV-69 features an alder body, a 22-fret maple neck carved to a comfortably rounded Tyler '59 profile and a rosewood fingerboard. This time-tested design yields the bright, percussive snap and bite that characterize this breed of guitar, with plenty of bluesy warmth when required.
Specifications:
Alder body
Bolt-on solid maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
25-1/2" scale length
Tyler '59 neck shape
22 medium-jumbo frets and dot inlays
1-5/8" Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL self-lubricating nut
Sealed locking/staggered tuners (16:1 turn ratio)
Chrome hardware
Fully adjustable Tyler-designed tremolo bridge
L. R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system
Alnico bridge humbucker and vintage-style neck and middle single-coil pickups wound to Tyler's specs
Master Volume and Tone knobs
Model knob and Alt Tune roller knob for easily accessing 28 vintage instrument sounds and 11 alternate tunings
5-way selector switch
VDI (Variax Digital Interface) for integration with Line 6 POD HD500 and POD HD PRO, and limited compatibility with POD xt, POD X3, Vetta II amplifier and other legacy Line 6 products
Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger (also functions as standard electric guitar without batteries)
Includes high-quality padded gig bag
Additional battery, charger and cable kit available separately
Available in Black, Three-tone Sunburst, Candy Apple Red and Lake Placid Blue
By combining patented, industry-leading Line 6 digital modeling technology with boutique-style craftsmanship, James Tyler Variax delivers a complete collection of instruments within a single guitar - 28 vintage instrument models, plus the James Tyler-designed guitar itself. No more dragging piles of instruments to gigs or recording sessions. JTV-69 gives you an endless variety of guitar sounds - from classic acoustic and vintage electric tones all the way to sitar and banjo, plus the onboard SSH pickup configurationin a double-cutaway, 25-1/2 scale-length guitar designed by one of the worlds finest luthiers.
Access Alternate Tunings - Instantly
Imagine going from Brown Sugar in Open G to Kashmir in DADGAD with the twist of a knob. JTV-69 provides immediate access to 11 alternate tunings, so you can stay in the creative moment instead of spending quality time with your tuner. You can mix and match any tuning with any instrument - and also create your own tunings on the fly with Virtual Capo. Its easy to save your custom tunings, either to the open Model slot on the Alt Tune knob, or to one of the other alternate tuning slots.
1 Finely Crafted Guitar
Designed in the tradition of the classic 25-1/2 scale, bolt-on neck, three-pickup solidbody, JTV-69 features an alder body, a 22-fret maple neck carved to a comfortably rounded Tyler '59 profile and a rosewood fingerboard. This time-tested design yields the bright, percussive snap and bite that characterize this breed of guitar, with plenty of bluesy warmth when required.
Specifications:
Alder body
Bolt-on solid maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
25-1/2" scale length
Tyler '59 neck shape
22 medium-jumbo frets and dot inlays
1-5/8" Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL self-lubricating nut
Sealed locking/staggered tuners (16:1 turn ratio)
Chrome hardware
Fully adjustable Tyler-designed tremolo bridge
L. R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system
Alnico bridge humbucker and vintage-style neck and middle single-coil pickups wound to Tyler's specs
Master Volume and Tone knobs
Model knob and Alt Tune roller knob for easily accessing 28 vintage instrument sounds and 11 alternate tunings
5-way selector switch
VDI (Variax Digital Interface) for integration with Line 6 POD HD500 and POD HD PRO, and limited compatibility with POD xt, POD X3, Vetta II amplifier and other legacy Line 6 products
Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger (also functions as standard electric guitar without batteries)
Includes high-quality padded gig bag
Additional battery, charger and cable kit available separately
Available in Black, Three-tone Sunburst, Candy Apple Red and Lake Placid Blue
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Back in the day, I had one of the original Variax creations and not too long ago I purchased the JTV 69 Tyler Variax which is a big step up from that original. Combined with the latest "Workbench" software and the significantly increased processing power of this instrument over the original design, your creative pallet is virtually limitless. For the traditionalists who question whether or not the modeled instruments compare accurately to the original, I say even one instrument within the same model of a regular guitar from the same manufacturer can be different from one to another so that really isn't a factor. This is an excellent quality instrument when combined with an HD Pod and its two way operation with instantaneous choice of models, tunings and effects at the touch of a button makes this an unbeatable combination far more valuable than whether or not the various modeled guitars sound exactly like the player's perceived idea of what the original instrument might sound like. I prefer to create might own sounds from scratch anyway, not copy others and the Tyler Variax, unlike any other guitar in existence, allows you to do that.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 24, 2015
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If you’re a traditionalist like I am, the first thing you do when you encounter an instrument like this is raise your nose at it. But aside from being a traditionalist, I’m also very practical. I play in a classic rock band and sometimes need to go from The Eagles to AC/DC to The Beatles, to The Rolling Stones then to Whitesnake one after the other.
That’s when the nose comes down and the practical part of me takes over.
While all the electric and acoustic (6 & 12 string) guitar models are fantastic, and being able to add a sitar or banjo to some songs is awesome, the real selling feature for me was being able to switch tunings on the fly. We’re dropped down a half step to start, but being able to do Brown Sugar and Can’t Get Enough in open G (5 string) tuning at the flip of a switch is extremely useful. And throw out your CAPOs while you’re at it. You won’t need them anymore.
The first thing you’ll notice when you strum a chord with the guitar unplugged is how loud the guitar is acoustically. The second thing I noticed is how great it played right out of the box. This fit and finish was top notch. This is a quality instrument. I’ve done a couple of gigs with it now. I love this guitar. But don’t take my word for it. Go onto forums and YouTube and try and find a band review. There are none.
I’ve added the Line 6 POD HD500X Effects and Amp Modeller to the mix. Now, there is no sound I cannot get. And the HD500X recognizes the Variax so you can do some custom routing with the effects, amp and guitar model. While the guitar is powered with an internal rechargeable battery, in a pinch, the HD500X can power the guitar via an Ethernet cable. But, even if the guitar modeling is not engaged, the guitar plays just like a regular guitar with magnetic pick ups. But even using it that way, it sound really good.
The last feature is the free software you can download to create custom guitar sounds with custom features like pick up selection, pick up placement, capacitor values. The possibilities are endless. The software will also manage all the guitar models and custom tunings. There are a couple of banks on the guitar where you can store your own custom models and tunings.
I've had this guitar for 3 months now. I've had this guitar in my hands more than any other during that time.
Posted by Nick Paonessa on Dec 31, 2014
Have two, best guitar for the working musician 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
This model (JTV-69) feels and looks like a high end Strat. This is my preference. There is a JTV-59 model which feels and looks like a Les Paul. There is a JTV-89 which feels and looks like a shredder type guitar. Any of these models can play 25 other guitars on it and have have your preferred look/feel. Plus can have many alternate tunings. And if using the highly-integtrate-able POD 500 HD can have 500 different tunings with different instruments with different effects at the touch of a button. This is far superior to any other guitar-amp combination out there. Line 6 is miles past any of the so-called competition. You have the future of the electric/electronic guitar in your hands with a James Tyler Variax. Software upgrade-able online at Line 6. Many music professionals cannot hear the difference between the Martin D-28 acoustic and the Variax digital version. Especially in a stage environment where you might play songs that require many different kinds of guitar sounds - having so many high quality guitars at your fingertips makes this guitar so practical. This James Tyler version of the Variax has its own real pickups and plays like a high end Strat with a humbucker in the bridge position. It has become my go-to guitar because it is so versatile. Evolution is taking place in the world of the guitar and the effrects unit. It has been a lot time since there was a huge leap forward in the guitar world. Not since the introduction of the Fender Stratocaster in 1954 has there been one instrument that has so totally been a game-changer as the James Tyler Variax.
Posted by Gord Ahl on Jul 26, 2012
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