Tobacco/red burst on well figured maple top. Dual humbuckers sound great as a standard guitar even without all the modeling tones. James Tyler® Variax® gives you powerful versatility to create the instrument youve always wanted, and energize your playing in exciting new ways. Choose from an impressive collection of classic guitar modelsfrom telecasters, stratocasters, les paul’s , acoustics, etc – each with exceptional detail, feel and response. Dial up vintage electrics, rare acoustics, eclectic instruments and more. And with the turn of a knob, instantly access alternate tuningsincluding Open G, DADGAD, Drop D, or any other custom tuning. USB interface allows for further customization of the guitar and its tones as well as relative string volumes, etc. Tyler-designed PAF-style alnico humbuckers, Mahogany body, maple top, Custom wraparound bridge. Connect your Variax to a computer with an included VDI cable and Variax Workbench HD software gives you complete control over every element of your Variax guitar toneso you can build the instrument of your dreams. The software takes you far beyond whats possible in the physical realm so you can build virtually any guitar imaginable Overview The JTV-59 James Tyler Variax Modeling Electric Guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier James Tyler, and the world’s most advanced guitar modeling technology from the people who invented it, Line 6. Plug this guitar into any amp and hear all the models, all the tunings, and both acoustic and electric tones you’ve ever wanted. No more dragging around multiple acoustics and electrics to gigs or recording studios. Variax gives you an endless variety of sounds from classic acoustic and electric tones all the way to sitar and banjo, all in one instrument. The JTV features a beautiful arched flame maple top, mahogany back, and a set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. A contoured heel makes reaching the upper frets a breeze. The JTV-59 is loaded with a pair custom-wound humbuckers designed by James Tyler. (Wound to Tyler’s specs). A rotary model selector dials the 25 virtual guitars plus sitar, banjo, and resonator guitar tones. Pressing the Model knob switches between models and magnetic pickups A rotary alt tuning selector lets you pick from 12 alternate tunings. The fully adjustable Tyler Custom stoptail bridge is fitted with an L. A Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut keeps the strings from gripping and sticking. Comes standard with a durable, padded gig bag with a stitched Line 6 logo and 2 pockets big enough for all your gig essentials. Dual-core Processor Dual-core processor delivers 4 times the punch. This new chip is smaller, faster, and more powerful allowing; fuller, clearer models of guitar bodies and pickups; all models to have alternate tunings ; improved alternate tuning purity and speed; provide alternate tuning customization; improved modes of operation and editing. The JVT sounds and responds surprisingly more like a traditional guitar. Variax Workbench Software Variax Workbench software is a virtual custom shop. This free software, which can be downloaded from the Line-6 web site, lets you create custom models on your computer and upload them to your JTV-59 via its built-in USB port. This combination USB interface and software package for James Tyler Variax guitars allows you to see and hear the physical changes to your custom guitar in real-time. That’s because it wasn’t a reality – until now. The Alt Tune Knob Each James Tyler Variax modeling guitar has a dedicated Alt Tune knob. This knob has 12 settings, including two labeled “Model” and Standard. ” Set to “Model, the Alt Tune knob lets you access the alternate tunings you created using Variax Workbench virtual guitar workbench software. These tunings are stored on your Variax’s Model knob. Set to “Standard, ” the Alt Tune knob overrides saved tunings to set every model to standard “E-to-E” tuning. The Alt Tune knob’s remaining 10 settings are the most commonly used tunings found in the popular genres of the day. The Virtual capo feature lets you easily transpose any song to the key that suits your vocalist. And you can adjust your tuning on the fly without having to do on “Workbench” software. Battery powered DSP A proprietary lithium-ion battery delivers at least 12 hours of continuous performance. A 4-LED battery life meter lets you know how much rocking time you have left. Rolling down the volume knob when not playing will automatically put the DSP to sleep and helps maximize battery life. So even with your cable still plugged in, you will not be using battery power. DSP wakes up instantly when you turn the volume back up. The JTV-59 functions as a standard electric guitar whether the battery installed or not. Includes padded gig bag. Features Variax models based on: 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom 1968 Fender Telecaster 1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline 1959 Fender Stratocaster 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1952 Gibson Les Paul “Goldtop” 1961 Gibson Les Paul Custom (3 PU) 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior 1976 Gibson Firebird V 1955 Gibson Les Paul Special 1959 Gretsch 6120 1956 Gretsch Silver Jet 1968 Rickenbacker 360 1966 Rickenbacker 360-12 1961 Gibson ES-335 1967 Epiphone Casino 1957 Gibson ES-175 1953 Gibson Super 400 1959 Martin D-28 1970 Martin D 12-28 1967 Martin O-18 1966 Guild F212 1995 Gibson J-200 1935 Dobro Alumilite Danelectro 3021 Coral Dano Electric Sitar Gibson Mastertone Banjo 1928 National Style 2 “Tricone” Alternate tunings for JTV-59: MODEL STANDARD: E A D G B E DROP D: D A D G B E 1/2 DOWN: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb DROP Db: Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb 1 DOWN: D G C F A D DADGAD: D A D G A D OPEN D: D A D F# A D BLUES G: D G D G B D RESO G: G B D G B D OPEN A: E A C# E A E BARITONE: B E A D F B Includes padded gig bag made by G&G Specifications Top: flamed maple Back: mahogany Neck: mahogany set neck Fingerboard: rosewood Scale length: 24-9/16″ Radius: 12″ Number of frets: 22 Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL Nut width: 1-11/16 Hardware: Chrome Pickups: 2 custom designed PAF style humbucking pickups Bridge: fully adjustable Tyler Custom stoptail bridge with L. Will be listing several more music items such as a mixer and a few effects pedals as well as vintage catalogs, books and travel booklets and split cane bamboo fly rods and other vintage fishing equipment – plus other stuff. Thank you for looking. The item “James Tyler Variax JTV-59 Line 6 Electric Guitar LN NR” is in sale since Monday, April 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “vintagecane” and is located in Glen Rock, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Body Color: Sunburst
- Body Type: Solid
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- Size: Full Size
- Items Included: Case
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Korea, Republic of
- Brand: Line 6
- Model: JTV-59
- MPN: Does Not Apply