Chameleon Guitar
Line 6 Variax Standard guitar gives guitarists access to celebrated vintage instruments, alternate tunings, and exceptional quality, in a Yamaha instrument at a reasonable price.
“Since Yamaha acquired Line 6, we’ve been working closely to develop innovative gear,” says Marcus Ryle, chief strategy officer at Line 6. “We’re excited to release Variax Standard, a great-playing yet affordable guitar that enables more musicians to have the sounds of incredible vintage instruments they’ve always dreamed of.”
Variax Standard provides the rich, bold tone of a priceless ’50s instrument with vintage single-coil pickups—but without the hum and buzz. Amazingly, it can sound like an entire collection of vintage, modern, and exotic instruments, including some of the most coveted electric and acoustic guitars of the past century. Guitarists can also choose from an array of alternate tunings with the turn of a knob. Workbench HD software makes it possible to mix and match components and create any guitar imaginable.
Experienced Yamaha craftsmanship means Variax Standard delivers the rock-solid build expected of a high-quality guitar. The lightweight alder S-type body, one-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and custom-wound pickups serve up clear tone and harmonic richness.
High-quality components set Variax Standard apart from other guitars in its class. The tremolo bridge delivers total comfort and playability with lots of sustain, and the lubricated Graph Tech nut provides consistent balance and precise string spacing to help guitarists stay in tune. It comes in three finish options—Tobacco Sunburst,Vintage White, and Midnight Black.
MSRP: $1,119
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