Line 6 JTV-69 James Tyler Variax Modeling Electric Guitar - Lake Placid Blue
$ 869.00
You're looking at an excellent condition Line 6 JTV-69 James Tyler Variax Modeling Electric Guitar in a beautiful Lake Placid Blue finish. The guitar works perfectly, sounds great and includes all the necessary cables, adaptors and battery needed to make it function.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Serial Number: W12020438
- Model: JTV-69
- Finish: Lake Placid Blue
- Weight: 8lbs 0.7oz
- Neck Width: 1.62" at Nut / 2.01" at 12th Fret
- Neck Depth: .83" at 1st Fret / .97" at 12th Fret
- Case: Line 6 Padded Gig Bag
The Line 6 JTV-69 James Tyler Variax is a modeling electric guitar that combines a high-quality physical instrument designed by master luthier James Tyler with Line 6's advanced Variax modeling technology. This results in a versatile guitar that can produce a wide array of tones, from classic electric and acoustic guitars to more exotic instruments like a sitar or banjo.
Key Features and Specifications
Body and Neck: The guitar has a classic "S-style" body with an alder back and a flamed maple top. The bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard has a 25.5-inch scale length and 22 frets. It features a recessed heel for easy access to the upper frets.
Pickups: The JTV-69 has two distinct pickup systems.
Magnetic Pickups: It is equipped with an HSS (Humbucker, Single-coil, Single-coil) configuration of custom-wound pickups designed by James Tyler himself. These are high-quality, alnico magnet pickups that provide a great tone in their own right, even without the modeling.
Hex Piezo Pickup System: The guitar's bridge is fitted with an LR Baggs Radiance hex piezo pickup system. This system is crucial for the Variax modeling, as it captures the vibration of each individual string to create the digital models.
Variax Modeling Technology: This is the core of the JTV-69's functionality. The guitar uses a powerful dual-core processor to model the sounds of dozens of different instruments and pickups.
Instrument Models: It offers models of various classic electric guitars (e.g., Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul, Gretsch 6120), as well as acoustic guitars (e.g., Martin D-28, Gibson J-200) and other instruments (e.g., banjo, sitar).
Alternate Tunings: A dedicated knob allows you to instantly access 10 common alternate tunings, such as Drop D, DADGAD, and Open G. You can also create and store your own custom tunings using the Variax Workbench software.
Variax Workbench Software: This free software lets you connect the guitar to your computer via USB to customize your tones. You can mix and match different body and pickup models, change pickup placement and angles, and fine-tune string volumes to create your own unique virtual guitars.
Hardware: The JTV-69 features a custom tremolo bridge designed by James Tyler for improved tuning stability and tone. It also has a Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut and locking tuners.
Power and Connectivity: The Variax system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The guitar can also be connected to compatible Line 6 devices, such as the POD HD series or Helix, via a Variax Digital Interface (VDI) cable, which powers the guitar and transmits the digital signal.
What sets it apart?
The JTV-69's main selling point is its ability to provide an entire "virtual guitar collection" in a single instrument. For gigging musicians, this means not having to bring multiple guitars for different tones or tunings. The on-the-fly switching of models and tunings is particularly useful for cover bands or for playing songs with quick changes in tuning or instrumentation.