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Posted by: Dave Sterling Jun 21 2011, 04:27 AM

I'm considering buying a Line 6 Variax James Tyler guitar, probably the JTV-69, I would like to know what people here at GMC think about these guitars? There are Korean and US made JTV-69 models, the US made is about 3 times the price of that of the Korean model.

I'm also wondering if they sound similar to the PODs? I had a POD HD and it's a good product for the price, but I have decided to upgrade to a AXE-FX or a Kemper when it's available.

All comments are welcome,
Thank you,
Dave

Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Jun 21 2011, 07:05 PM

I never tried the Variax James Tyler guitar but a "real" Tyler : awesome guitar of course & the price too...!
I'm not a big fan of modelling stuff (Pod, Boss...), except Axe-FX.

But if you want to upgrade to the Axe fx, which is way better..., why would you buy the Variax too?
Is that for home use, playing gigs?

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 21 2011, 10:24 PM

What's the price on that guitar?

Posted by: Dave Sterling Jun 22 2011, 08:37 AM

The price is $1400.00 US dollars, the US model is about 3 times that and from what I have found out it sounds the same, all the electronics are the same and on the Line 6 forum I'm told that it plays about the same so I ordered the Korean model today. They are hard to get and I could only find one store that had it available and they only had one. One day I hope to learn how to play the thing, lol.


The AXE-FX simuliates amps and effects the JTV simulates various types of guitars. I ordered a JTV today and I also was very lucky and snagged a AXE-FX II, so I expect them to be delivered, hopefully the weekend, can't wait to check them out.

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Jun 22 2011, 10:02 PM

Some of my experiences with line6 modeling guitars . I tried the earlier models, electronics, sound, everything shines .... except the uncomfortable neck.I had the impression that I keep a shovel in left hand..
Don't rush it, pay close attention to whether your hand is tired or not

Posted by: Dave Sterling Jun 24 2011, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate the input from others that are much more experienced at playing, I expect to have the guitar in a day or two and if it seems not worth it I may return it, for now I'll keep my Ibanez and may keep both.

Thank you,
Dave

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 24 2011, 05:25 PM

Let us know how the guitar behaves mate. Cheers