Line6 Variax 700 Acoustic Modeling Guitar

No longer available at zZounds

Variax Acoustic 700 is the first electric acoustic modeling guitar that achieves tones exactly right for live performances and recording situations. Its simple, stand-alone operation offers guitarists 16 richly detailed acoustic instrument sounds, phenomenal feedback-resistance, unique and intuitive tone-shaping options and instant access to alternate tunings.

The breakthrough Variax Acoustic 700 provides the best means by which to record great acoustics direct, to achieve exquisite, professional results. Its output can be sent direct to a recording device or any standard acoustic amplifier. It will enable guitarists to achieve the best acoustic sounds possible without requiring expensive instruments, microphones and sound-proofed studio space.

Variax Acoustic 700 brings guitarists the perfect acoustic sounds for live performances via direct output to a PA system or standard acoustic amplifier. It is the only acoustic guitar that can handle any high-volume onstage situation without feedback hassles or complex setups. Variax Acoustic 700 provides Line 6's patent-pending guitar modeling technology to offer guitarists instant access to the sounds of a variety of steel-string acoustic, nylon-string classical, resonator and arch-top guitars, as well as non-guitar stringed instruments. The guitar features a set-in mahogany neck, chambered mahogany body and natural finish cedar top, and includes a custom, heavy duty gig bag.

Models Based On

Martin size 5 "Parlor"

Martin 000-18 read more

Martin D-28

Gibson J-45

Gibson J-200

Selmer Maccaferri

D'Angelico New Yorker

Nylon String Classical

Guild F412 12-String

Stella 12-String

National Style O

Woodbury Dobro

Gibson Mastertone Banjo

Mandocello

Japanese Shamisen

Traditional Indian Sitar

Features

Simple and intuitive Volume and Mic Position/Tone Shaping controls

Instant access to preset and custom altered tunings

Thin and comfortable mahogany body with cedar top

Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and pearl snowflake position markers

24 medium profile frets

25-1/2 in. scale length

17� fingerboard radius

Standard 1/4 in. guitar output jack

Digital I/O jack for Vetta II connectivity

Included direct box provides power plus 1/4" standard guitar and XLR balanced outputs

Powered by on-board batteries or Line 6's Vetta II amplifier

Includes custom 1/4 in. TRS cable

Custom-fitted heavy-duty gigbag
read less

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (109 ratings)
Submitted February 18, 2006 by a customer from msn.com

"You need one of these!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
I don't expect to have to replace it since it is such a versatile instrument. I would like to see a few different models other than the oriental instruments.
Sound
Very good sounding and playing instrument.
Features
The guitar models are great as well as the alternate tuning and virtual capo features
Ease of Use
Very easy to play and use.
Quality
I had to send it back for repair almost right away. The finish and fit are very good.
Value
You get a lot of guitar(s) for the money.
Manufacturer Support
Though purchased locally I had to send it in for service. Turnaround time was okay.
The Wow Factor
It is pleasing to the eye and a joy to play.

Musical Background:

Active musician

Musical Style:

Contemporary Christian
3 of 3 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!