Variax Standard combines legendary Line 6 innovation with renowned Yamaha craftsmanship, forming a versatile modern instrument that shatters the limitations of traditional guitars. Addictively playable with classic looks, Variax Standard gives you exceptional handcrafted qualityplus incredible Variax HD technology that puts it in a class of its own. Inspire your playing with a collection of the world's most coveted vintage electrics, classic acoustics and exotic instruments. Switch up your tunings on the fly. You can even go beyond what's physically possible and create the instrument of your dreams with Variax Workbench HD virtual custom shop software.

Groundbreaking Technology. Legendary Tone.: With Variax Standard, creating your own unique sound has never been easier. Variax HD technology delivers a wide variety of classic guitar modelseach with exceptional detail, feel and response. Choose from an amazing collection of vintage electrics. Or inspire your playing with rare acoustics and eclectic instruments. You can even access alternate tuningsincluding Open G, DADGAD, Drop D, or any other custom tuningwith the turn of a knob.

Create Any Guitar You Can Imagine: Variax Workbench HD software gives you complete control over every element of your Variax toneso you can build the guitar of your dreams. Mix and match a wide range of body styles and pickup models to create your own unique guitar. The software takes you far beyond what's possible in the physical realm so you can build… read more virtually any guitar imaginable.

Unflinching Quality: Thanks to the remarkable craftsmen at Yamaha, Variax Standard delivers the rock-solid build you'd expect from a high-quality guitar. The lightweight alder S-type body, one-piece maple neck with ebony fingerboard, and proprietary tremolo bridge deliver total comfort and playability, while the custom-wound pickups serve up loads of sonically rich tone. Add in our proprietary Variax HD technology, and you get a guitar that goes above and beyond the call of duty.

A Priceless Strat. And So Much More.: Everyone knows that a vintage Strat has amazing tone. But for many of us, owning one is a dream rather than reality. Variax Standard delivers a rich, bold sound based on a priceless '50s Strat, minus the hum and buzz that can plague older instruments. Plus you're not limited to the sound just one instrumentyou can access dozens of classic guitars and pickup types to find your ideal tone. With Variax HD technology, you get an instrument that combines legendary tone with pure versatility, playability and innovationall for a price that's within reach.

Performance Upgrades: No need to spend extra time and money upgrading your guitarVariax Standard comes with high-quality components that set it apart from other guitars in its class. A lightweight alder body delivers clear, full-bodied sound with plenty of sustain. And the lubricated Graph Tech nut provides precise tuning stability to help you stay in tune as you bend strings.

Custom-Wound Alnico Pickups: Want to take a break from guitar modeling and go old school for a bit? Variax Standard comes with three custom-wound single-coil Alnico V magnetic pickups that capture the every nuance of your playing with pristine accuracy. And if you want to go even further, you can also access over a dozen classic pickup types thanks to Variax HD technology.

Features

- Handcrafted guitar with lightweight alder body, thin-finish maple neck and ebony fingerboard
- Custom-designed alnico V single-coil magnetic pickups with rich, punchy sound
- Custom tremolo bridge with Graph Tech nut and string trees for added tuning stability
- Tightly integrated Variax HD modeling engine delivers vintage instruments with incredible detail
- A large collection of electric, acoustic and eclectic guitars
- 11 alternate tuning modes plus user-definable tunings
- 16 different pickup types (via Workbench HD software)
- Free Workbench HD software to customize and design instruments read less