Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar, Black

July 31, 2009 · Filed Under Electric Guitars · Comment 

Line 6 Variax 600 Guitar, Black

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 (more…)

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Line 6 Spider III 15-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

June 16, 2009 · Filed Under Accessories · 10 Comments 

Line 6 Spider III 15-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

From the Manufacturer
The Line 6 Spider III 15 Guitar Combo Amplifier is a 15 watt solid state guitar amplifier with built-in Amp and effects modeling. It’s a good samll amplifier for a starting guitar player, and makes a great home practice amp for more experienced players. Spider? III delivers detailed amp models based on some of the greatest guitar sounds ever created. To keep these sounds authentic, we kidnapped some of our favorite artists to dial in each amp model. Now you can rule the stage with the Insane model with its truly massive gain or explore your sensitive side in the studio with the Clean model. It?s all up to you. Features: 4 Essential Amp Models 6 Effects (2 simultaneous) including phaser, Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo, Sweep Echo, Tape Echo, and Reverb 4 User-programmable channels CD/MP3 jack Headphone/Direct Out for practice or recording Custom 8-inch speaker 15 Watts Amp Models:: Clean Select this Amp Model and adjust the tone controls to get crisp, amazing clean tones, great warm jazz tones, and all the high-end shimmer you?ll need with a generous amount of bottom end. Crunch This Amp Model is based on* a ?68 Marshall® Plexi 100 watt with a few added extras; The combination of a Variac and the jumped input channels creates that infamous brown sound. Metal This Amp Model is based on* the Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®. Use this Amp Model to get a tight and punchy, high gain Metal sound. Insane This model is our “dialed in for shredding” version based on* the Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® red channel. It combines the intensity and impact of Metal Red, but delivers more midrange and teeth for that bone-crushing, brain piercing insane grind. Effects: A great amp isn?t the only part of a great guitar sound. With Smart Control FX, an exclusive Line 6 feature that automatically dials in different effect parameters, you spend more time playing and less time tweaking. Simply find the effect that you want, turn the knob t (more…)

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