Line 6 Variax James Tyler JTV-89F Electric Guitar

With 29 incredibly detailed Variax instruments-plus theability to virtually tune down a whole octave without impacting playability or intonation-JTV-89Fshatters the limitations of traditional guitars. The Floyd Rose licenseddouble-locking tremolo system by Graph Tech, high-gain humbucking pickups andlightning-fast fretboard combine to make JTV-89F the perfect instrument forplayers of heavier, high-gain styles.

The Ultimate Recording Guitar
James Tyler Variax is the only guitar in the world that can sound like anentire collection of modern, vintage and exotic instruments. No more draggingmultiple guitars to recording sessions. Thanks to cutting-edge Variaxtechnology, each instrument inside the JTV-89F guitar offers exceptional sonicdetail plus organic feel and response-allowing you to capture a wide range oftones in pristine sound quality.

JTV-89F also eliminates many common recording challenges: Stay in the creativeflow instead of finding, tuning and acclimating to the feel of a newinstrument. Track acoustic guitars with ease. Switch between drop tunings onthe fly. Banish pickup noise from your recordings forever. It's the guitaryou've always wanted in the studio.

Floyd Rose Licensed Double-Locking Tremolo by Graph Tech
The Floyd Rose licensed double-locking tremolo system by Graph Tech isdesigned for rock-solid stability in any alternate down tuning-and with anyinstrument. With JTV-89F, you can use extreme whammy bar techniques withclassic electric guitars and exotic instruments like sitar-which wouldotherwise be impossible without heavy mods. The custom-designed bridge includesbuilt-in piezo crystals that flawlessly translate the Variax guitar tone anddynamics. The precision piezos are housed inside a set of Graph Tech StringSaver saddles, which are highly resistant to rust, corrosion orperspiration-ideal for sweat-stained stages and beer-soaked venues.

Access an Arsenal of Drop Tunings-Instantly
Imagine going from Standard tuning to Drop Bb in an instant-withoutinterrupting your recording session or sacrificing an ounce of playability.JTV-89F lets you go lower than guitars have gone before, without worrying aboutpitchiness or slack strings. You can mix and match any tuning with anyinstrument-and also create your own tunings on the fly with Virtual Capo. It'seasy to save your custom tunings, either to the open Model slot on the Alt Tuneknob, or to one of the other alternate tuning slots.

Create Custom Instruments with Variax Workbench
Variax Workbench is your own personal guitar custom shop-with a twist. Thesoftware takes you far beyond what's possible in the physical realm so you canbuild virtually any guitar imaginable. Using the powerful and easy-to-useinterface, you can mix and match a wide variety of instrument body and pickupmodels to define your own sound. You can also set up your guitars with Drop D,Drop C, Baritone or any other custom tuning.

Record with 10 Amazing Acoustics and Eclectics
With instant access to 10 of the world's greatest acoustic and exoticinstruments, JTV-89F ensures you'll always get a great acoustic guitar sound inthe studio. Each model delivers the tone of a professionally miked instrumentin breathtaking depth and detail, capturing the subtle nuances of stringvibration through the soundboard and the tonewoods of the original guitar body.It's never been easier to record pristine acoustic takes-all without setting upmics, preamps and EQ, or worrying about a barking dog or nearby lawnmower.

19 Electric Guitars
When it comes to electrics, we've included 19 incredible instruments so you canexplore everything from aggressive metal tones to classic rock, blues and more.Featuring meticulous models based on* historic Strat, Les Paul and Rickenbackerguitars, among others, your James Tyler Variax provides instant access to theguitar tones favored by the world's most famous players. Whether you'rerecording or performing, Variax gives you a huge range of guitar sounds for allstyles of music.

Five High-Gain Models
Each of the five high-gain models is based on a different pickup position,and delivers high-gain guitar tone while allowing you to access drop tunings,custom Dream Rig configurations and more. When combined with custom tunings,these models can transform JTV-89 into an extended-range instrument ideal forthe many sub-genres of metal. By tuning down the bottom three strings whiletuning up the top three, you can simulate the range of a 7-string or 8-stringguitar.

Clean Tones Without Hum
When you switch to a clean tone, hum, crackle and other noises can easily ruina perfectly good take. With JTV-89F, you can enjoy a variety of classic guitarswithout the distraction of noisy electronics. Thanks to Variax technology,every instrument in JTV-89F is free of hum-so you can enjoy great-sounding,consistent tone when the record light is on.

Legendary Craftsmanship
Designed by master luthier James Tyler, JTV-89F is a supreme player'sinstrument. The mahogany body complements a 24-fret three-piece maple neck with6-in-line headstock, super-slick Tyler Fast n' Flat profile, and a rosewoodfingerboard with 25-1/2" scale length. A pair of custom alnico humbuckingpickups-wound to James Tyler's specs for high output, sizzle andsustain-translates this powerhouse to the amp of your choice. It all adds up topunishing lows, searing highs and aggressive midrange.

Includes gig bag.

FEATURES

• Body: Mahogany body
• Neck: Three-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays (Tyler Fast n' Flat neck shape)
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Frets: 24 jumbo frets
• Nut: Locking Floyd Rose nut and string tree
• Tuners: Sealed tuners (16:1 turn ratio)
• Hardware: Black and black nickel hardware
• Bridge: Floyd Rose licensed double-locking tremolo system* by Graph Tech
• Pickups: Two high-output alnico humbucking pickups wound to Tyler's specs
• Graph Tech piezo pickup system
• Knobs: Master Volume and Tone knobs
• Pickup Selector: 5-way selector switch
• Variax Control: Model and Alt Tune knobs for easily accessing 29 vintage instrument sounds and 11 alternate down tunings
• Outputs: 1/4" out, VDI (Variax Digital Interface) for integration with Line 6 POD HD500 and POD HD Pro, and limited compatibility with POD xt, POD X3, Vetta II amplifier and other legacy Line 6 products
• Battery: Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger (also functions as standard electric guitar without batteries)
• Software: Workbench software and USB interface
• Case: Includes high-quality padded gig bag