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The Ultimate Recording Guitar
PERFECT FOR EVERY SESSION

James Tyler Variax is the only guitar in the world that can sound like an entire collection of vintage instruments. No more dragging multiple guitars to recording sessions. Thanks to Variax HD technology, each instrument inside the JTV-69 guitar offers exceptional sonic detail plus organic feels and response - allowing you to capture a wide range of classic tones in pristine sound quality. JTV-69 also eliminates many common recording challenges: Stay in the creative flow instead of finding, tuning and acclimating to the feel of a new instrument. Track acoustic guitars with ease. Switch between alternate tunings on the fly. Banish pickup noise from your recordings forever. Find inspiration in the collection of eclectic instruments. It's the guitar you've always wanted in the studio.

THE HD MODELING PROCESS
VINTAGE INSTRUMENTS CAPTURED IN INCREDIBLE DETAIL

The process of modeling a vintage instrument using Variax HD technology is complex. Every facet of the guitar—including the body, electronics and metal parts—influences the way the instrument sounds and responds, and must be captured during modeling. 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 world’s most coveted guitars with stunning detail. The result is accurate and realistic tone reproduction that stays true to the original instruments.

HD ELECTRIC GUITARS
THE MOST CELEBRATED GUITARS. AT THE READY.

With an amazing breadth of tones available at your fingertips, Variax HD technology gives you the power to create inspiring sounds and take your creativity further. Featuring meticulous HD models based on* historic Strat®, Les Paul, Rickenbacker® and other guitars, Variax provides instant access to the tones favored by the world’s most famous players.

HD ACOUSTIC AND ECLECTIC INSTRUMENTS
TAKE YOUR TONE EVEN FURTHER

Looking for far-out tone? The only question is how far you want to go. From Nashville country to the sound of the Indian subcontinent, inspire your playing with breathtaking acoustics and eclectics. Thanks to Variax HD technology, you can dial up resonator, sitar, banjo and tricone in an instant. From the subtle nuances of string vibration through the soundboard to the tonewoods of the guitar body, Variax captures the tone of professionally miked instruments in stunning detail. Plus, recording pristine acoustic takes has never been easier. You don’t have to worry about setting up mics, preamps and EQ—or that barking dog next door.

ACCESS ALTERNATE TUNINGS—INSTANTLY
FOCUS ON YOUR PERFORMANCE,
NOT YOUR TUNER

With the ability to instantly switch between a range of alternate tunings, you can forget about your tuner and stay in the creative zone. Each guitar in the Variax family provides immediate access to 11 alt tunings, so you can focus on the 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. It’s 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.

CREATE CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS WITH VARIAX WORKBENCH HD
GO AHEAD. BUILD THE GUITAR OF YOUR DREAMS

Want to conjure up tones that leave other guitarists wondering "how'd they get that sound?" Using the powerful and easy-to-use Variax Workbench™ HD software, you can let your imagination run wild. Mix and match a wide variety of instrument body and pickup models to create unique guitar tones or celebrated classics. You can also set up your guitars with Open G, DADGAD, Drop D–or any other custom tuning.