Line 6 Variax 300 Acoustic Nylon Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Mahogany body with Spruce top. 25.9 in. scale.
Overview
Innovative Design -- Classic Look and Sound
Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon puts an incredible range of detailed nylon string sounds in a single, affordable guitar with classic good looks and playability. With its uniquely simple Body control knob, Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon goes from bright and punchy flamenco to thick and round classical in an instant.
No matter how big, warm, and loud you like your sound, Variax Acoustic Nylon delivers it all with incredible feedback resistance and no extraneous stage or studio noise! But, that's just the start of what you can do with Variax Nylon
With Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon, getting a studio-quality classical sound is as simple as plugging in your guitar. From amplifying ultra dynamic classical playing on stage without feedback, to recording flamenco pieces without ambient noise and expensive microphones, Variax Acoustic Nylon has you covered.
The patented Line 6 modeling technology enables Variax Acoustic Nylon 300 to capture all the vibe of a perfectly set up guitar and microphone in a great room.
Control Panel
Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon gives you these intuitive tone-shaping options for dialing in the perfect sound for any recording session or live gig.
Body: The Body control is the center of the sonic engine for Variax Acoustic 300. By moving this control, you can easily go from a bright, small-bodied to a warm full-bodied jumbo and anywhere in between.
Vol: Just a simple volume control that you will probably leave all the way up.… read more
Verb: Add some ambience to your acoustic sounds with this simple to use slider. By pushing it towards the Vol and Body controls, you can add a sense of space without sacrificing note definition and character.
Comp: The middle slider lets you change the level of compression on the fly. A normal compressor usually has a lot of tweaky controls to adjust, but we take care of all the complicated stuff for you. Just push the slider toward the Vol and Body controls for more compression, and away from the knobs for less.
Mic: This slider allows you to alter the position of the modeled microphone. As you move the slider closer to the soundhole (away from the Vol and Body controls), the modeled microphone is also getting closer to the soundhole and emphasizing the body's lower frequencies. Moving it away from the soundhole puts more emphasis on the strings and upper frequencies. Since this is all done in modeling, you can find your favorite sound without worrying about massive stage feedback or noise from your surrounding environment!
Prog: To really take advantage of the Variax Acoustic 300, especially when performing, you'll want to get some sounds ready for instant recall. This button allows you to scroll through any of the 10 preset sounds. Even better, you can save your own with any settings from the Body, Verb, Comp, and Mic controls.
Tune: That's right, no more reaching for that tuner at the last minute. You get an on-board chromatic tuner that even mutes the signal for silent stage or studio use.
Great Acoustic Sounds Right at the Output Jack
Whether you're doing a last minute gig at an intimate coffee house, or playing the biggest outdoor festivals in the world, Variax Acoustic 300 gives you studio tone without long set up times or complicated wiring problems. Included is a custom TRS cable and XPS-mini that powers the guitar and sends your signal to any DAW analog input or house PA. read less
Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon puts an incredible range of detailed nylon string sounds in a single, affordable guitar with classic good looks and playability. With its uniquely simple Body control knob, Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon goes from bright and punchy flamenco to thick and round classical in an instant.
No matter how big, warm, and loud you like your sound, Variax Acoustic Nylon delivers it all with incredible feedback resistance and no extraneous stage or studio noise! But, that's just the start of what you can do with Variax Nylon
With Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon, getting a studio-quality classical sound is as simple as plugging in your guitar. From amplifying ultra dynamic classical playing on stage without feedback, to recording flamenco pieces without ambient noise and expensive microphones, Variax Acoustic Nylon has you covered.
The patented Line 6 modeling technology enables Variax Acoustic Nylon 300 to capture all the vibe of a perfectly set up guitar and microphone in a great room.
Control Panel
Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon gives you these intuitive tone-shaping options for dialing in the perfect sound for any recording session or live gig.
Body: The Body control is the center of the sonic engine for Variax Acoustic 300. By moving this control, you can easily go from a bright, small-bodied to a warm full-bodied jumbo and anywhere in between.
Vol: Just a simple volume control that you will probably leave all the way up.… read more
Verb: Add some ambience to your acoustic sounds with this simple to use slider. By pushing it towards the Vol and Body controls, you can add a sense of space without sacrificing note definition and character.
Comp: The middle slider lets you change the level of compression on the fly. A normal compressor usually has a lot of tweaky controls to adjust, but we take care of all the complicated stuff for you. Just push the slider toward the Vol and Body controls for more compression, and away from the knobs for less.
Mic: This slider allows you to alter the position of the modeled microphone. As you move the slider closer to the soundhole (away from the Vol and Body controls), the modeled microphone is also getting closer to the soundhole and emphasizing the body's lower frequencies. Moving it away from the soundhole puts more emphasis on the strings and upper frequencies. Since this is all done in modeling, you can find your favorite sound without worrying about massive stage feedback or noise from your surrounding environment!
Prog: To really take advantage of the Variax Acoustic 300, especially when performing, you'll want to get some sounds ready for instant recall. This button allows you to scroll through any of the 10 preset sounds. Even better, you can save your own with any settings from the Body, Verb, Comp, and Mic controls.
Tune: That's right, no more reaching for that tuner at the last minute. You get an on-board chromatic tuner that even mutes the signal for silent stage or studio use.
Great Acoustic Sounds Right at the Output Jack
Whether you're doing a last minute gig at an intimate coffee house, or playing the biggest outdoor festivals in the world, Variax Acoustic 300 gives you studio tone without long set up times or complicated wiring problems. Included is a custom TRS cable and XPS-mini that powers the guitar and sends your signal to any DAW analog input or house PA. read less
Specs
Body Material: Mahogany w/ Spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany w/ Rosewood fingerboard
Neck Joint: Bolt-on, 12th fret
Finish: Gloss poly body, matte poly neck (brown stain)
Binding: Single ply top body edge
Rosette: Small marquetry ring
Inlays: None
Scale Length: 25.9 in./660mm
Number of Frets: 19
Nut Width: 2.050 in./52mm
Neck Depth: .860 in./22mm
Fingerboard Radius: 21 in./530mm
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Type: Tie block
Hardware Plating: Chrome
Tuners: Open gear classical
Strings: Medium tension
Accessories: TRS cable, XPS mini, PS-2
Outputs: Analog audio on a standard 1/4 in. jack
Onboard Power: 6 X AA batteries
Neck Material: Mahogany w/ Rosewood fingerboard
Neck Joint: Bolt-on, 12th fret
Finish: Gloss poly body, matte poly neck (brown stain)
Binding: Single ply top body edge
Rosette: Small marquetry ring
Inlays: None
Scale Length: 25.9 in./660mm
Number of Frets: 19
Nut Width: 2.050 in./52mm
Neck Depth: .860 in./22mm
Fingerboard Radius: 21 in./530mm
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Bridge Type: Tie block
Hardware Plating: Chrome
Tuners: Open gear classical
Strings: Medium tension
Accessories: TRS cable, XPS mini, PS-2
Outputs: Analog audio on a standard 1/4 in. jack
Onboard Power: 6 X AA batteries
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(16 ratings)
Submitted August 14, 2007 by a customer from comcast.net
"We've Been Waiting A Long Time For This"
I expect to keep it a long time, by today's standards, it is cutting edge - IMO the direction the industry is going in.
Sound
I owned a few of the brand name nylon and electric nylon guitars back from the 60's thru the 90's that were one trick poney's with progessive neck warps, poor playability, dull sound, dull looks, wanna be tone and feedback issues.
I paid as much for them then as I paid for my variax 300 nylon that I own today.
Out of the box, the action could not have been better, the ability for me to blend and save my cherished sounds and tones are a God send. It is an attractive, smart looking instrument. When you show up with it it will speak volumes about you. I've been playing for a long time. I've owned and own a few high end guitars. The controllable sounds of the variax 300 nylon are very true and real. I call it the instrument for today's musican - Professional and up and coming with requirements for simplicity, quality and control. Steer clear of the nay sayer's. I'm in my 50's. My life experiences tell me they are stuck. Get one It's a fine instrument.
Features
Everything I needed, I was set up with in 10 minutes out of the box.
Ease of Use
Very easy
Quality
Excellent
Value
Yes.
Manufacturer Support
Yes. From a previous Line 6 product. Very helpful
The Wow Factor
Attractive and smart looking
Musical Background:
Active Musican
Musical Style:
Jazz, Bossa
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