Line6 Variax 600 Black Classic Style Modeling Guitar

LINE6 VARIAX600SB Details ^top

A couple of years before Variax® was born, we decided to turn our attention from all that guitar gear to the guitar itself. We wondered—could it be possible to capture a complete range of this tone in one single instrument? It was a daunting task, but then so was the idea of squeezing a whole collection of amps and effects into one little kidney bean shaped metal box. So we figured, why not give it a go?

We knew our sounds would have to be amazingly accurate to meet the needs of discriminating guitarists, so we began an intensive research project into guitar physics. We assembled test guitars that would make Victor Frankenstein blush. We systematically examined every factor that contributes to a guitar's tone, and developed ways to measure the complex interactions of vibrating strings, resonant bodies, and magnetic pickups. More importantly, we developed ways to capture these interactions mathematically so we could get the same sounds from our guitar.

As we refined our measuring and modeling techniques, we began working on a new, powerful hardware platform that could deliver our shockingly accurate sounds. Variax needed to have less noise than a standard humbucker, the ability to switch sounds in the fraction of a second that it takes to slap a pickup selector switch to the next position, and be powered in a variety of ways. And, most importantly, perform so flawlessly that you could forget it's even there.

As the body and brain neared completion, it was time for us to create the soul. We auditioned an amazing array of vintage instruments to find the ones with the most distinctive voices and personalities. We applied our painstaking measuring techniques to these specimens, and refined our models while constantly referring back to the originals for accuracy. When the model reached the point not only sounding like the original, but also being as much fun to play, it was done.

The result of our labors? Variax. An entire guitar collection in a single instrument.

The one-piece North American maple neck and fingerboard on the Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar is a first for the Variax series. 9-1/2" fretboard radius allows comfortable chording and buzz-free bends. Custom L.R. Baggs tremolo bridge allows both up and down movement for more expressive trem action. Vintage touches like amber gloss and skunk stripe on the neck and the off-white pickguard give the Variax 600 classic looks that match all the famous Variax models within.

LINE6 VARIAX600SB Specs ^top

Comfort-contoured basswood body
Single piece maple neck and fingerboard with classic-feel and traditional "skunk stripe"
Six-on-a-side headstock
22 medium profile frets
25 1/2" scale length
9 1/2" fingerboard radius
Custom L.R. Baggs tremolo bridge
Standard 1/4" guitar output jack
Digital I/O jack for PODXT Live, Vetta II, and Workbench connectivity
Included XPS A/B footswitch selects between two outputs:

1/4" standard guitar output for connection to any guitar amp

XLR balanced output for sending acoustic sounds to a separate amp or PA

LINE6 VARIAX600SB FAQ ^top

What is Variax?
Variax® is the world's first modeling guitar. It offers the sounds of an entire guitar collection in a single instrument.

Is Variax a MIDI guitar?
No, Variax is a real guitar. All of the sounds available in Variax start with the actual string vibrations of the Variax itself. Our patented modeling process shapes the raw string signal to replicate the sounds of the modeled instruments.

Does Variax work with only Line 6 amps?
Variax works with any guitar amp from any manufacturer.

How does Variax 600 differ from Variax 300?
Variax 600 has a new, single piece maple neck and fingerboard with a traditional "skunk stripe" as opposed to Variax 300's maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Variax 600 also features a basswood body, and a custom L.R. Baggs tremolo while Variax 300 is hardtail only with an agathis body.

Does it have the same models as Variax 300, 500 and 700?
Yes. Variax 600 has the identical model compliment as the 300, 500 and 700 guitars.

Is it upgradeable?
Variax 600 is upgradeable, as is the entire Variax family.

Can I use it with Vetta II, PODxt Live and Variax Workbench?
Yes! Variax 600 is fully compatible with via the custom RJ-45 digital Variax cable.

What does it come with?
Variax 600 comes with a custom-fitted gig bag, TRS cable, and XPS A/B footswitch/power supply box.