Line 6 Variax 700 - Black

Modeling Electric Guitar with 25 Instrument Sounds Contoured Mahogany Body and Gig Bag - Black
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25 Great Guitar Sounds in One Axe!

Imagine a wall full of the world's finest acoustic and electric guitars ready for you to play in the studio or on stage. The Line 6 Variax 700 offers the sounds of an entire guitar collection - 25 in all - in a single instrument that plays as great as it sounds.

Line 6 Variax 700 Modeling Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Incredibly accurate models of 25 different stringed instruments
  • Custom-crafted instrument feels great to play
  • Unique hexaphonic pickup and Line 6 exclusive electronics

Incredibly accurate models of 25 different stringed instruments
The Variax 700 combines Line 6's exclusive modeling technology, with a custom-crafted solid-body guitar, to accurately reproduce the sounds of a variety of classic six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars - plus other fretted favorites, such as a resonator, banjo, and electric sitar. All of the sounds are accessible with just one knob and the 5-way pickup selector. The Variax 700 can change instantly from a classic single-coil solid-body electric to a richly detailed acoustic 12-string at the flick of a switch.

Custom-crafted instrument feels great to play
But great tone is not complete without a great-feeling, high quality instrument. The Variax 700 is the custom-crafted model in the line, with a carved-top ash over mahogany body, a one-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, bone nut, and pearl inlays, and Gotoh Tuners - all carefully crafted by experienced luthiers to create an invitingly playable instrument - no matter what tone you choose.

Unique hexaphonic pickup and Line 6 exclusive electronics
Although at first glance the Variax 700 appears to be a conventional electric guitar, closer inspection reveals its lack of traditional magnetic pickups. The string vibrations are detected by a hexaphonic bridge pickup and are converted directly into digital signals. These signals are processed through software algorithms that capture the interaction of each instrument's pickups, their placement, the tone controls, and details of the instrument's physical structure. Unlike MIDI instruments or guitar synths, the Variax 700 dynamically alters the signal of its own natural string vibrations to match the modeled instrument's unique tonal characteristics. The signal is then converted back to analog, so the Variax 700 can be plugged directly into any electric guitar amplifier.

On stage or in the studio, the Variax 700 delivers playability, inspiration, and tone on demand!

Line 6 Variax 700 Modeling Electric Guitar Features:
  • Simple, instantly familiar controls
  • Finish: Black
  • Carved-top ash over mahogany body
  • One-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, bone nut, and pearl inlays
  • Gotoh Tuners
  • 22 medium profile frets
  • 25-1/2" scale length
  • 10" fingerboard radius
  • Custom Baggs Tremolo bridge
  • Standard 1/4" guitar output jack
  • Digital I/O jack for Vetta II connectivity
  • Volume and tone controls respond faithfully for each model
  • Included A/B footswitch selects between two outputs: 1/4" standard guitar output for connection to any guitar amp, or XLR balanced output for sending acoustic sounds to a separate amp or PA
  • Powered by footswitch, onboard batteries, or Vetta II
  • Custom-fitted heavy duty gig bag
With a Line 6 Variax 700 you've got a whole guitar collection!

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-280-0105

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Most of the guitarists here at Sweetwater remember well the first time we heard a Line 6 POD - that strange kidney-bean-shaped gadget that totally rocked the guitar world. As one of the world's largest Line 6 dealers, we've had a first-row seat to every groundbreaking release they've come out with. In fact, many of us gig out with Helix, their latest multi-effects pedal, or their modeling amps every week. What's more, Line 6 brings the same innovative approach to their live sound equipment that's made their guitar gear so popular. Whether you're looking for the perfect guitar rig to cover a wide range of styles or fantastically affordable digital wireless, ask your Sales Engineer about Line 6.

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