Line 6 JTV69S James Tyler Variax Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Access 29 instrument sounds on the fly, including 18 vintage electric sounds and five acoustic tones, with the Line 6 James Tyler-designed Variax guitar.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Models 29 instruments and 11 tunings Call up classic tones and tunings on the fly
USB output; integrated USB audio interface Connect directly to your computer for recording
3-piece maple neck Improved strength and stability; clear tone
Vintage-style pickups wound to Tyler's specs Models response & dynamic feel of vintage pickups

The James Tyler Variax for the player who loves that single-coil look and sound, the Line 6 JTV69S James Tyler Variax electric guitar offers 29 instrument sounds that include 18 vintage electric guitar sounds and five acoustic tones and a handful of other eclectic tones. Change sounds easily on the fly between or even in the middle song, connect directly to your favorite recording software through USB or complement your JTV by using the incredible integration with POD HD processors and a DT25 or DT50 amplifier.

29 Amazing Instruments in One

By combining patented, industry-leading Line 6 digital modeling technology with boutique-style craftsmanship, James Tyler Variax is the only guitar in the world that can sound like an entire collection of vintage instruments, plus the James Tyler-designed guitar itself. No more dragging piles of instruments to gigs or recording sessions. JTV69S 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 SSS pickup configuration in a double-cutaway, 25-1/2" scale-length guitar designed by one of the world's finest luthiers.

18 Vintage Electric Guitars

When it comes to electrics, we've included 18 incredible instruments to take you from classic rock sounds to blues, country and more. Featuring meticulous models of Strat, Les Paul and Rickenbacker guitars, among others, your James Tyler Variax provides instant access to the guitar tones favored by read more the world's most famous players. Whether you're performing or recording guitar, Variax gives you an amazing breadth of sounds for all styles of music.

10 Amazing Acoustic and Eclectic Instruments

JTV69S makes it easy to switch between electric and acoustic guitar sounds on a moment's notice. The acoustic guitar collection features beautiful six- and twelve-strings, jumbos and a 'parlor, ideal for a variety of genres and playing styles. Line 6's breakthrough acoustic guitar modeling technology gives these five models breathtaking depth and detail, capturing the subtle nuances of string vibration through the soundboard and the tonewoods of the original modeled guitar body. You can take your tone even further -- from country music stylings to the sound of the Indian subcontinent with the inspiring dobro, sitar, banjo and Tricone models.

A Finely Crafted Guitar

Designed in the tradition of the classic 25-1/2" scale, bolt-on neck, three-pickup solidbody, JTV69S 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.

Access Alternate Tunings-Instantly

Imagine going from "Brown Sugar" in Open G to "Kashmir" in DADGAD with the twist of a knob. JTV69S 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. 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

Variax Workbench is your personal custom shop with a twist. The software takes you far beyond what's possible in the physical realm, so the only limit is your imagination. Mix and match the 28 instrument body models (solid-body, semi-hollow or hollow) with any of the 17 pickup models (single-coil or humbucking) to create unique guitar tones or celebrated classics. You can fine-tune all the details of each tone, or change your tuning to Open G, DADGAD, Drop D, or anything else you can imagine, without ever needing a tuner. Once you load your custom instruments into your JTV69S, it's easy to access them with a twist of the Model Selector or Alternate Tuning knobs.

Designed by James Tyler, Master Luthier

Spot-on, industry-leading modeling is only half of the James Tyler Variax story. Equally important are the innovative design and boutique playing experience provided by master luthier James Tyler. Tyler's visionary concepts and meticulous attention to detail have made his guitars the top choice of world-renowned session players and performers and made him the perfect partner for the Variax guitar series. Each James Tyler Variax guitar was designed by Tyler and is built to his exacting specifications to ensure exceptional playability.

Exceptional Playability

James Tyler has made a career of understanding what makes vintage instruments so phenomenally playable, and applied this expertise to the James Tyler Variax modeling guitars. Since the feel of the neck is one of the most important aspects of a guitar, he chose a proven design inspired by his custom work and designed the neck joint to provide absolute access to the upper frets. Tyler used four neck mounting ferrules, eliminating the need for a neck plate and allowing him to carve away even more wood from around the neck screws. Crafted from premium tonewoods, JTV69S sounds and feels incredible.

Expertly Wound Pickups

After decades of partnering with other manufacturers to spec pickups for his custom guitars, James Tyler began winding his own pickups in 2007 and has since released more than 30 variations. Drawing on this vast expertise, Tyler carefully designed the pickups for the JTV69S guitar. A nod to the traditional format, JTV69S features an SSS pickup configuration complete with three vintage-voiced single-coil pickups that are loaded with alnico magnets and wound to James Tyler's precise specifications.

Custom Tremolo Bridge

One of the most integral parts of any guitar is the bridge, where seemingly small changes can mean huge differences in tone and tuning stability. Tyler leveraged years of experience to design the James Tyler Custom Tremolo bridge for the JTV69S, which provides the smooth vibrato action that characterizes this breed of guitar. Each string enters the bridge through the front of the tremolo, which brings the ball end as close to the saddle as possible facilitating re-stringing. The knife edges and tremolo pivot posts provide nearly zero resistance which, in conjunction with locking tuners, deliver exceptional tuning stability. It's also easy to intonate, and simple to set up the action.

Premium Nut, Tuners and More

A high-quality guitar nut also plays a critical role in maintaining tuning stability and extending the life of your strings. As you hit the strings on a guitar, they flex, retract and move in the nut and if they bind even a little, you'll end up quite out of tune. That's why Tyler chose the precision-engineered, self-lubricating Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut, which allows the strings to move and enhances the JTV69S guitar's performance and tone by bringing out hidden harmonics in each note.

Play for 12 Hours Or All Night

JTV69S features a long-lasting, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which delivers at least 12 hours of playing time on a single charge. It also features a four-LED battery life meter, which lets you know how much time you have left. To get the most from each charge, simply roll down the volume when you're not using the guitar, and the electronics will go to sleep after just a few seconds. And thanks to the pickup bypass function, you can always use the guitar without batteries.

Get More from Your JTV69S

Unlike a traditional guitar, James Tyler Variax modeling guitars can expand their capabilities over time. Line 6 is continually working to refine Variax technology, so be sure to check Line6.com for updates that enhance your James Tyler Variax guitar and the way it integrates with your other Line 6 gear.

The Dream Rig

Individually, the JTV69S guitar, DT25 or DT50 amplifier and POD HD500 multi-effect processor are powerful sonic tools. Collectively, they form the ultimate integrated dream rig and provide limitless sonic possibilities. With the press of a single footswitch, you can change sounds, routing, instruments, effects and tuning instantly transforming your setup into virtually any rig.

Features:

- Easy navigation between 29 Incredible Instrument sounds and 11 alternate tunings
- Three vintage-style single-coil pickups an L. R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo
- Incredible integration with DT25 or DT50 amps and POD HD500 or POD HD Pro
- Doubles as a USB interface for Straight to Software recording
- Free Workbench software available for download
- Includes battery charger kit and high-quality gig bag
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- Body: Alder body
- Neck: Bolt-on solid maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Neck shape: Tyler '59
- Frets: 22 medium-jumbo
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut Width: 1-5/8"
- Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL self-lubricating nut
- Tuners: Sealed locking staggered tunners with 16:1 ratio
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Fully adjustable Tyler-designed tremolo
- Pickups:
- Neck: Vintage-style alnico single-coil pickup wound to Tyler's specs
- Middle: Vintage-style alnico single-coil pickup wound to Tyler's specs
- Bridge: Vintage-style alnico single-coil pickup wound to Tyler's specs
- Piezo: L. R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system
- Controls:
- Master Volume knob
- Tone knob
- Model and Alt Tune knobs (for accessing instrument sounds and alternate tunings)
- 5-way selector switch
- Other Electronics:
- 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
- Battery: Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger
- Guitar functions as standard electric guitar with battery removed
- Included Accessories:
- One battery, charger kit with International adapters
- Workbench breakout box with USB and VDI cable
- Free Workbench software download
- Wrenches
- Case: Includes high-quality padded gig bag

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted June 29, 2014 by Tim Tyler in Colfax, LA

"Line 6 JTV 69S"

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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Well, I play in a cover band, and since I do, I need many different tunings, sounds, etc. I ran across the Line 6 JTV69S and was ecstatic! Wow, finally one guitar that would eliminate my need for extra guitars on stage, capo'ing, etc....or at least I thought! After I got this guitar in, I proceeded to put it through the paces. I tried every guitar, dobro, banjo, sitar, etc.....that was available, and I ran through the multiple tunings. This is MY take from my experience with this guitar. First the BAD.....when the modeling is not engaged, the JTV69S sounds great, as it has a trio of very nice sounding single coil pick-ups, but when the modeling is engaged, all of the sounds feel and sound digitalized to me. The neck also was uncomfortable to me, and the guitar played very stiflly. I've been playing for over 40 years, and to my hands and ears, it just didn't sound OR feel right. Now the GOOD......The tunings work unbelievably well, and are spot on! If you buy this guitar for tunings, then you might have something, but if you're looking for a Swiss army knife of a guitar, then I think that experienced players will be disappointed. It lacks in feel and tone.....

Musical Background:

I've been playing professionally for over 25 years, and playing a total of over 40 years. I play guitar, bass, and drums.

Musical Style:

Rock, Funk, Blues, Christian, Pop, Zydeco, Reggae
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