- Basswood body with maple neck and fingerboard with 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
- PODXT Live, Vetta II, and Workbench connectivity
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From the Manufacturer
The Line 6 Variax 600 is a 22-fret digital modeling guitar with a contoured basswood body, single piece maple neck and fingerboard with a traditional "skunk stripe", and a custom L.R. Baggs tremolo.
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.
Features:
- 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
- Available in 2-tone Sunburst, Vintage White, Blue and Black
Variax Workbench:
Build your own custom guitar at home on your PC or Mac®! Variax® Workbench™ gives you your own personal guitar custom shop with all the tools needed to easily create, store, and share the guitar you've been dreaming of.
Variax Workbench allows you to completely customize Variax Electric 300, 500, 600, and 700. Now you have the tools to easily create and store the guitars you've always wanted. Select from a complete list of guitar bodies, choose pickups and placement, and tweak other parameters to design guitar models that are truly unique.
This combination USB interface and software application allows you to see and hear the physical changes as you apply them to your custom guitar. You can even add alternate tunings. Once you've created your custom guitars, model patches can be stored in the included "Tone Locker," downloaded into any of the 60 available positions on your Variax, and even emailed to your friends that own a Variax. Your dream guitar is just a few clicks away!
Variax 600 Frequently Asked Questions
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. Check out the Specs page for more details.
What colors does it come in?
Variax 600 comes in 2-tone sunburst, vintage white, blue and black finishes.
Is there a left-handed version?
No.
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. Read more about it here.
What does it come with?
Variax 600 comes with a custom-fitted gig bag, TRS cable, and XPS A/B footswitch/power supply box.
Product Description
Variax 600 in sunburst from Line 6 takes the technology and sound from the award-winning Variax family and puts it in a guitar with an enticing classic look and feel. Featuring a custom tremolo bridge, and a single-piece maple neck and fingerboard with rolled edges for a vintage vibe, Variax 600 enables guitarists to easily access over 25 historic guitar sounds. These must-have sounds include everything from classic single-coil and humbucker guitars, hollow and semi-hollow jazz guitars, acoustic 6- and 12-string, dobro, sitar, banjo, and many others. Instantly familiar controls work just like any traditional guitar. Variax 600 is also fully compatible with world's first virtual guitar custom shop for Mac� or PC, Variax Workbench. Includes custom-fitted gig bag, TRS cable, and XPS A/B footswitch/power supply box.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's awesome!,
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This review is from: Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar,Blue (Electronics)
I've had my Variax 600 for a few months now and I'm very impressed.
I've been a long-time POD owner and have seen quite a few new and improved products coming from Line6. None have been as inspiring for me as the Variax though. When I first saw the Variax announced, I knew that it was the answer to the age old quest: how to get good tone and not go broke doing it. My normal electric has been a Strat. I love its tone and playability. I've also seriously lusted after Les Pauls, SGs, Teles, etc. I've wanted to get a decent sounding acoustic with action like my Strat. The problem is that I don't have thousands and thousands to buy all of the guitars I want. The cool thing about the Variax is that I can get a VERY close approximation of many different guitars and I don't have to raid the kids college fund. :) The Fender sounds sound very close and the Gibson models seem accurate too. I'm not as familiar with the other electric guitars modeled, but they too sound good. The acoustic models are as if they're going through piezo pickups and sound good. There are a couple of 12-string models and they're very rich and jangly. It's nice to be able to get the 12-string sound without having to buy one or keep all of those strings maintained. As an bonus, they've included a banjo model and a Coral sitar model. Anyone who has read any reviews online has seen those with golden ears that can tell if a particular amp or guitar has been modeled correctly and sounds "true". The fact is that even if the model isn't "exact", who really cares? It's very close and that's what I'm after anyway. I'm happy with the neck dimensions and scale Variax They seem to be very close to my Strat so the Variax already feels very natural. All things considered, it's very well built and sounds great. It's a bit of a battery hog and will drain the batteries if left plugged in overnight. All of that can be avoided if you use the provided interface box. It also allows output switching between a standard 1/4" jack (going to an amp) and an XLR jack (going the a mixing board). Bottom line: Buy it (or send me the money and I'll buy another).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review of Variax 600,
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This review is from: Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar,White (Electronics)
I bought this guitar through Musicians Friend, but it's the same price here at Amazon. Needless to say, there have been mixed reviews at other sites. It seems that either people really like this guitar or they hate it. I would be among those who like it.
First of all... the positives: you get many instruments within 1 guitar. These are not samples or synthesized sounds but algorythms of actual (real) guitars - don't ask me how they did it, but it's very cool. Using the computer software with it lets you also change pickups, alternate tunings, etc. Its playability is about that of an average stratocaster. It required some setup out of the box, but I always set up my guitars to be comfortable with my big hands. Secondly... the negatives: it wants to go out of tune when you use the tremolo bar. I'm thinking of changing the nut to a graphtech or the tuning machines to fix this problem. I wish it also had a magnetic pickup in it as well, but that's more of a personal preference. Overall... I think it's worth the purchase and I am now using it more and more in place of my other guitars. If you want to hear some sound bytes go to the line 6 website or musicians friend.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing sounding!,
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This review is from: Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar,Sunburst (Electronics)
I've had my Variax 600 for a few months now and I'm very impressed.
I've been a long-time POD owner and have seen quite a few new and improved products coming from Line6. None have been as inspiring for me as the Variax though. When I first saw the Variax announced, I knew that it was the answer to the age old quest: how to get good tone and not go broke doing it. My normal electric has been a Strat. I love its tone and playability. I've also seriously lusted after Les Pauls, SGs, Teles, etc. I've wanted to get a decent sounding acoustic with action like my Strat. The problem is that I don't have thousands and thousands to buy all of the guitars I want. The cool thing about the Variax is that I can get a VERY close approximation of many different guitars and I don't have to raid the kids college fund. :) The Fender sounds sound very close and the Gibson models seem accurate too. I'm not as familiar with the other electric guitars modeled, but they too sound good. The acoustic models are as if they're going through piezo pickups and sound good. There are a couple of 12-string models and they're very rich and jangly. It's nice to be able to get the 12-string sound without having to buy one or keep all of those strings maintained. As an bonus, they've included a banjo model and a Coral sitar model. Anyone who has read any reviews online has seen those with golden ears that can tell if a particular amp or guitar has been modeled correctly and sounds "true". The fact is that even if the model isn't "exact", who really cares? It's very close and that's what I'm after anyway. I'm happy with the neck dimensions and scale Variax They seem to be very close to my Strat so the Variax already feels very natural. All things considered, it's very well built and sounds great. It's a bit of a battery hog and will drain the batteries if left plugged in overnight. All of that can be avoided if you use the provided interface box. It also allows output switching between a standard 1/4" jack (going to an amp) and an XLR jack (going the a mixing board). Bottom line: Buy it! 2115|RHNAW3S49I323;2115|R3HVKRBIYDK286;2115|RKFGOBW5JXBP7;
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