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Out of Many, OneThe possibility of switching between a 1959 Fender Strat and a 1976 Gibson Firebird V on the fly is one usually reserved for rock stars and guitar shop owners, but Line 6 has put that power in a turn of the knob on the JTV59. Thanks to Variax technology, this guitar can recreate 25 different models, allowing you to instantly switch between iconic models from Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, and more.

Just wondering if I can tell from the serial number (or other means) when my Variax 700 was made. It does say Made in. The two numbers immediately following would not make sense for a year, since my Acoustic would then have been made in the future. Could be a month though. Re: Can you tell from. Curiously, while many other guitars can be dated by their serial numbers, the Variax series is not one of them. 2003 is my best guess for manufacture date. The neck is just a little big for my tastes — not quite as slim as a C-shaped Fender or 60s Gibson, but not nearly as clubby as a.

The ability to model several electric guitars would be one thing, but the JTV59 James Tyler goes further by offering acoustic models - based on classics by Martin, Guild, and Gibson - and even other instruments like a banjo and electric sitar. Choose from 11 TuningsMaking the JTV59 even more flexible is its ability to instantly switch between alternate tunings.

Like the guitar models, alternate tunings are available at a turn of the dedicated knob. Go from standard tuning to open tunings to even baritone without ever touching a tuning knob.

Quality in its own RightEven aside from the Variax technology, the JTV59 offers an excellent experience for guitarists who just want to plug in and play. The guitar's mahogany body features a carved maple top and is given an elegant and comfortable single cutaway shape. The mahogany neck is set-in and cut in a Tyler '59 rounded profile.

Electronically, the guitar is powered by two alnico humbuckers that are wired to James Tyler's specs. They offer familiar 'patent applied for' tone, but with extra kick in the bridge position. Features:- Mahogany body with carved maple top - Mahogany neck in rounded Tyler '59 neck profile - Rosewood fretboard - Alnico humbucker pickups in bridge and neck position - Variax modeling technology offers 25 guitar models - 11 alternate tunings available via Virtual Capo system - Polyphonic L.R. Baggs piezo pickup system - James Tyler Custom stoptail bridge - Sealed tuners with 16:1 turn ratio - Variax Workbench software included - Includes one Li-ion battery and international wall charger - Gig bag included Sure, you could get one new guitar - or you can get 25 guitars with the JTV59.

ZZounds is an authorized dealer of Line 6 products. Body: Mahogany body - Top: Carved maple - Neck: Mahogany set-neck - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Scale Length: 24-9/16 inch - Neck Shape: Tyler '59 - Frets: 22 medium-jumbo - Inlays: Dot - Nut: 1-11/16 inch Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL - Tuners: Sealed tuners with efficient 16:1 turn ratio - Hardware: Chrome - Bridge: Fully adjustable Tyler-designed stoptail bridge with L.R. Line 6 JTV59 James Tyler Variax Guitar60 years ago, modern music was transformed by the advent of the electric guitar. This revolutionary instrument proved to be incredibly expressive, and allowed players to connect to their music and their audiences in powerful ways. As music evolved, traditional electric guitars clung to the past, but others provided broader palates of sounds. In 2002, Line 6 launched Variax modeling guitars. These groundbreaking instruments offered guitarists an unprecedented range of tones based on the most desirable electric and acoustic guitars on the planet.

To develop this evolution of Variax guitars, Line 6 partnered with legendary luthier James Tyler to craft an exceptional instrument and the perfect delivery system for Variax technology. Award-winning Variax guitar modeling technologyLine 6 set the goal posts for digital guitar modeling, and this evolution of this technology gives the James Tyler Variax JTV 59 unprecedented tone-crafting potential. At a twist of its simple and intuitive selector knob, JTV 59 transforms its tone with 25 award-winning electric and acoustic guitar models, giving you a virtual guitar collection to rival the gear rack of any top studio. Need to roll from country twang 'n' spank to thick bluesy wail to resonator-style shimmer and chime in the course of the same song? The JTV 59US takes you there and beyond, instantly. Each model offers nuance-perfect tone inspired by the most desired vintage acoustic and electric guitars, and it does so with more accuracy and tonal purity than ever before (thanks to the ultra-sensitive and more reliable L.R.

Baggs Radiance Hex (polyphonic) piezo pickups loaded into the bridge saddles of JTV 59). Sound: Its a Variax so what can you say? I also own a Variax 500 and the models, though the same, do sound much better. I already was planning to replace the magnetic pickups until I tried them no need to now they sound quite nice as is. I still have some issues with the 12 string models but mostly that is tweakable on Workbench. This is a great sounding guitar!

Feature: As in above, its a Variax (so I won't delve into the modeling)! There a MANY improvements over the previous Vax. Line6 has been listening to user input for sure! - The first and best for my use (mixed guitar and synth sound with a GTK-3 and GR-20) is the rechargable battery.

My 500 would devour AA batteries like nobody's business and rigging it to work with the a/b switchbox power AND the GTK was a mishmash of cables, the JTV fixes that (and in a pinch I can still use the box while the battery is charging). The Alt Tuning Knob.

Baritone banjo, got it! Switch almost instantly from a Drop D Lester to an Open E Tri-cone? Breaking this function away from Workbench and the custom tones was a fantastic idea! - Workbench software with 10 custom models. You can either just tweak the existing presets to taste OR take the axe to all kinds of crazy places. Workbench is a love/hate piece of cool.

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Ease of Use: Gave this a 9 for a simple reason. Depending on the type of musician you are the tech can be a double edged sword. 1- If you just like to plug it in and play it is pretty danged simple.

If you are just playing the magnetics you paid too much but learning to switch between the models is pretty simple and they are pretty good out of the box. The JTV-59 is unique in that it is an LP style with a three way switch. There are 5 banks in each model sound so you can see the math is a bit screwy.

You use a combo of pushing the Alt Tuning knob along with the 3-way to select between the models but it is easy to get the hang of. 2- Workbench can be a pain but it is pretty simple onece you get the hang of it. Quality: While you will see varying reports of build quality among the three models (59. 69, and 89) I will just rate my experience. The build quality on this guitar was excellent.

The finish is perfect the neck was straight and intonation spot on out of the box. It is a solid feeling guitar ad feels as good as My American made Tele Plus Deluxe. There was early on a 3-way switch issue that Line6 fixed on all guitars shipping after July or so thet does leave a slight indent around the 3-way but it isn't an issue for me. This is easily a $700 guitar without the $700 in electronics. Value: There aren't any other items quite like this one to compare to but the value should be an 11. While it is quite a bit more than my Variax 500 was it is also quite a bit more than my Variax 500 was.

Would I spend 3k more on a US model? Honestly, no way.

The build quality and playability of this guitar is excellent. If you want to explore new territories with your music or need a SUPER flexible axe for gigs this is the guitar. I can easily sell most of my other guitars without reserve and still have an expanded sonic playground.

IMHO it is worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: I am only giving this a 9 because I haven't used Line6 support (have several products). From appearances though the support forums are active and most folks seem to get issues resolved. The Wow Factor: Lets face it, the ability to switch almost instantly from a Les Paul to a Tele then to a Ricky, then a banjo, then a Martin, all intoned and in tune with each other because you are playing them on the same guitar? It is amazing! Add in alternate tunings and custom patches (I have some bass guitar tunings in my Vax 500). If all you want is plug and play with good pickups there are cheaper and more capable axes.

If you want a lifetime of exploring wild tones in your music then pair one of these with a GR-20 or GR-33 synth and settle in for the ride! Overall: If it got stolen or burned up I would be buying another one without a doubt. Style of Music: mixed. Sound: I have played this guitar through a Soldano all-tube combo, a Line 6 Spider Valve MKII, and also through Line 6 POD Farm 2.0 on my computer and it sounds great through all of them.

To my ears all of the acoustic tones really shine. Also, the Strat (Spank) model really nails the single coil sound. This guitar has so many usable tones that I often find myself having a hard time deciding which model to use when recording a track.

Feature: I have to rate the features on this guitar as a 10 because it has to be the most versatile guitar on the planet. There isn't anything else on the market that brings this combination of digital modeling and playability to the market.nothing. The Variax Workbench software (which is included) only adds remarkable flexibility to this guitar. If you want a different sound than what the Variax offers, then just build it in the software and send it to the guitar.fantastic. Ease of Use: This is my first Variax and right away I was able to connect up to my computer and update the firmware.

I have also connected up to the included workbench software to upload some different guitar models to the Variax. Very easy and intuitive. Quality: The first JTV-59 that I received had issues with the 3 way selector switch and also a hairline crack in the finish at the neck joint. That guitar was sent back to Line 6 and they shipped out a replacement as soon as one was available. The second guitar is perfect.

Everything works as advertised, the finish is gorgeous, and the setup was great right out of the box. If it weren't for the fact that I had to get a replacement guitar, I would have rated Quality at 10. I also play a Gibson Les Paul and this one rivals it in fit and finish. Value: Sure I wish it was a little cheaper, but find me another guitar that does what this one does and built like this one for the money.

Manufacturer Support: As I stated above, I dealt with Line 6's customer service department when sending my first JTV-59 back for a replacement. They were first class all the way and I am very happy with the support I received. The Wow Factor: I have the black JTV-59 and it is a very sweet looking instrument.

It has the classic single-cutaway vibe with it's own touches and a nice looking headstock. The finish is very nice. Overall: Overall, I give it an 8. It would be a 10, but I had to send my original one back for a replacement. This guitar has exceeded my expectations and the more I play it, the more I love it. I hope my other guitars don't get jealous, because they're gonna be spending a whole lot more time in their cases than what they're used to!;) Style of Music: Rock, Blues. Need it now but short of cash?

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Re: Registration and Advanced Guide? By on 2011-01-12 16: Here is your answer to both questions. 1) it appears that no one can register their JTV guitar including myself who has a prottype with no serial number on it, but the Mineky keep sasking me to register.

Just click Register Later and procede with whatever you wanted to do. 2) here is the JTV Advanced users guide. It is in.pdf format so you MUST have a FREE pdf format reader.

I recommend to get the REAL one from Adobe at AdobeAcrobat.com where you can download the latest version for free. Oh wait - there is no advanced users guide for the Tyler Variax posted online yet. They have one for the DT50 and the POD HD series of products, but nothing but the basic one for the JTV line. Perhaps this will get done when they assign me a serial number, and allow those with serial numbers on their guitars to register them?

All the best, Neal. Re: Registration and Advanced Guide? By on 2011-02-07 19: MerlinFL wrote: Oh wait - there is no advanced users guide for the Tyler Variax posted online yet. Is this still true? The basic JTV manual didn't give me enough of an explanation on alternate tunings and changing the default guitars with Workbench, and what you can and cannot do in that regard. I'd love a more in-depth manual.

The current mini-manual doesn't even seem to mention that the virtual mic placement can be adjusted for the acoustic guitars, which I heard from someone in a YouTube video. MerlinFL wrote: Oh wait - there is no advanced users guide for the Tyler Variax posted online yet.

Is this still true? The basic JTV manual didn't give me enough of an explanation on alternate tunings and changing the default guitars with Workbench, and what you can and cannot do in that regard. I'd love a more in-depth manual. The current mini-manual doesn't even seem to mention that the virtual mic placement can be adjusted for the acoustic guitars, which I heard from someone in a YouTube video. I've not looked lately as I know the JTV guitar inside and out at this point in time. If it's there it would be under the manuals section along with all other manuals Line 6 has available, like the HD500 Advanced manual & DT50 Advanced manual.

YES - I've told EVERYONE that just like the older Variax guitars, the TONE KNOB acts just like as if it were a microphone pointed at the typical sound hole on an acoustic guitar. I also did a video that explains this about two years ago while doig a demo for the Variax Electric Model 700 of a Heart song.' Love Alive' If you have not seen this, check out my video for more info on how the tone knob works when in an acoustic modeled guitar. What other info might you need on how the JTV guitars alt tuning knob works on the guitar or how you create alt tunings using Workbench? Just ask, Neal. Re: Registration and Advanced Guide? By on 2011-02-08 02: MerlinFL wrote: What other info might you need on how the JTV guitars alt tuning knob works on the guitar or how you create alt tunings using Workbench?

I did post some questions related to alternate tunings yesterday, which weren't covered sufficiently in the mini-manual or in any of the online documentation that I have read: But I already answered my questions using your answers from another thread. If you don't mind, though, please check my second post to see if I understand the facts correctly. MerlinFL wrote: What other info might you need on how the JTV guitars alt tuning knob works on the guitar or how you create alt tunings using Workbench? I did post some questions related to alternate tunings yesterday, which weren't covered sufficiently in the mini-manual or in any of the online documentation that I have read: But I already answered my questions using your answers from another thread. If you don't mind, though, please check my second post to see if I understand the facts correctly. I've read your other post which also has my instructions and explanation on how the Alt tuning knob works. Am I missing something that you are not understanding that you have two main choices.

Choice 1: use Workbench to make your own custom tunings and save them where you want them to be. Choice 2: Make custom tunings ON the guitar using the alt tuning knob to create and save alt tuings ON THE GUITAR ONLY on the fly. Just remember where you put them and what they are. The LIGHT on the Alt tuning knob will turn BLUE for any CUSTOM tuning a user creates. All other standard equipped tunings the light stays red. Does this cover it all? Or have I still missed something you're asking?

Take care, Neal The information above may not be current, and you should direct questions to the current or review the.