Variax is the name of a line of developed and marketed. 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.
The maker claims it is the first guitar family that can emulate the tones of other notable electric and acoustic guitars. It also provides a and a tone. The Variax is currently available as an electric guitar, but modeling acoustic guitars and modeling electric have been available in the past. Contents.
James Tyler Variax electric guitars JTV59 Manufacturer Period 2010 - Present Construction Body type Solid Neck joint Set Scale 24-9/16' Woods Body Mahogany with carved maple top and flame maple veneer Neck Mahogany Fretboard Rosewood Hardware Bridge Stoptail (fixed) James Tyler Alnico Humbuckers Colors available Black, Cherry Sunburst, Tobacco Sunburst In 2010, Line 6 released three new models of Variax electric guitars (replacing the old models), with updated technology and bodies designed by luthier. JTV59 is inspired by the archetypal single-cutaways and features time-tested tonewoods, Tyler-designed PAF-style alnico humbuckers and stoptail bridge. JTV69 is a classic three-pickup solidbody with alder body, vintage-style Tyler neck and custom tremolo bridge. JTV89 has a 3-piece maple neck with reverse headstock, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and Tyler’s Fast 'n' Flat neck profile. JTV89F is the same guitar with the addition of a licensed locking tremolo. Each model comes in a US-made or Korean-made version.
The Tyler Variax guitars all come with standard pickups as well as the electronic modeling capabilities, whereas the earlier Variaxes had no magnetic pickups.
Whilst I understand how the serial numbers work, how is the model. Paul, I also currently own a Line 6 Variax which can emulate a Les Paul.