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Locking tuners for Variax 700 electric?

support@line6.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:19:27 GMT

Hi everybody!

I'm very happy with my new Variax 700. Great guitar, beautifully crafted, great set up, right out of the box!

The Gotoh tuners are ok really, but however I do have little tuning problems when using the tremolo a bit more violent.

I wondered if it would make a difference to replace the stock tuners with locking tuners from, for instance, Schaller.

And what would be the best fitting model/brand, in regards to the screwholes and such.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Rohaya

variax out of tune, intonation didn't help

support@line6.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:33:16 GMT

Hello! I've had my variax 500 electric guitar a couple of years now and it has worked flawlessly until now. When I play barre chords with the lowest keynote on the a-string (for example a high E) the b-string and the g-string doesn't "agree" and i get that tremolo effect which occures when the guitar isn't in tune. However the guitar is perfectly tuned cause when checking the strings separately on those frets that are problematic they're in tune. And I tested to record when first playing on the b-string and then I dubbed that with playing on the g-string and it sounds perfect. It's only when they're played together at the same time it sounds out of tune. If i tune down the b-string just a little it dissapears, but then all other chords gets out of tune. As i've just had it in for intonation I know that that isn't the problem, and i've checked that all frets are in tune. My guess is that something is wrong with the technical part of the guitar, maybe the piezo mics are damaged or something in the "computer" of the guitar. I don't know what to do, I guess I need to get service, but when searching for a service center in sweden i get no results, why is that?

Variax Ethernet Connection

support@line6.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:17 GMT

I have a problem with the connector in the guitar. The plastic that holds the jack to the body of the guitar cracked and broke, so the jack floats inside. Because of this, I think, everyonce in a while the guitar will cut out and will not be seen by the podxt. I unscrewed the connector on the guitar and tapped the jack where it was broke to help make it more solid. It worked great for a day and then it started cutting out again. Is there any way I can get hold of the jack and the little circuit board that it connects to? It's out of waranty and I'm technically inclined enough to replace these parts. Thanks

Firmware Corrupted on Variax500?

support@line6.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:52:54 GMT

I tried to install Workbench with my PODXT Live and Variax 500 connected. The installation failed and I then noticed that my XTLive had frozen. Unplugging the variax un-freezes the POD. Line Monkey also no longer sees the variax.

I posted a thread (11-04-2009) and tried all the advice with no success. As the axe was only a few weeks old and thus under guarentee I returned it to the Dealer for repair.

After three months at a 'Jack of all trades' repair facility ( No disrespect intended) that does Line6 repairs for the agent and dealer, I asked to have my ghit returned so that I can have a look at it myself (Retired Electronic Engineer). He told me that there were 4 more Variaxes that had been in for repairs for like forever.

He had them all recalled and I managed to repair them all in one day. 3 were as a result of simple bad connections, 1 had a short circuiting track on the rj-45 output assembly but sadly I could not repair my 500. Through a process of illimination with parts from another 500 I determined that the fault is definitely on the mainboard.

I have now found another thread from another person who encountered a similar problem after a failed upgrade using a PODXT Live and it turned out that the Variax fimware had been corrupted during said failed upgrade.

"This sounds a lot like what happened to me...ie I used the POD XT Live to update my Variax 500...it failed. My Variax couldn't be 'seen' after that. Line 6 UK now want at least £60 to reflash the little AM29LV200B IC on the mainboard"

As you must have gathered, No we don't have a bona fida, dedicated Line6 Service Centre in South Africa. Any Suggestions?

Thanx

Carlo

Message was edited by: carlo_leone

Variax 700 will not stay in tune?

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:18:59 GMT

Hi all,

I have a variax 700, I usually use slinky 9 / 42 strings and have my tremolo setup floating. I'm a college lecturer / recording engineer who has also set up guitars for over 20 years. The variax is a superb guitar in every way, apart from the most basic aspect........it will not stay in tune. I hope the guys at line 6 read this because it is staggering that such an amazing instrument has such a massive flaw. (the size of this massive flaw cannot be exagerated. A guitar which will not stay in tune is useless).

The problem only exists if the tremolo is set to float (the whole point of a great tremolo like the LR Baggs unit....and the whole point of buying a variax 700 as opposed to the much cheaper 300). After using the tremolo, the tuning will be raised or lowered.....it will not come back to the correct pitch....ever. If you dive bomb or even just dip the pitch of a note on any string.....on releasing the tremolo bar the guitar will be flat by up to -12 cents. If you pull back on the tremolo bar to raise a note and then release the bar, the tuning will be up to 12 cents sharp. An interesting point is if you tune the guitar and play without tremolo......perfect tuning. This means the problem is not the machine heads.

Many people on the forums have suggested to each other the following, but I think I have found the reason....and nobody is going to like the answer.

Lube the nut - This in reality is not a solution. A well crafted nut will not need lube. The 'bone' nut on the variax 700 is not bone...a synthetic bone substitute maybe, but not bone. I've seen other people describe it as chewing gum it is so soft.

File / reduce the depth of the nut - At 5 mm the string contact with the nut is too great. Using a file to reduce this contact area down to 2.5mm is a good idea.

Install a new nut - a Gibson type drop in from graphtech or an earvana nut (£35 option).

Install a set of locking machine heads - Reducing the winds on the tuning post to a half turn improves tuning stability (£60+ option).

Increase string tension - changing to a heavier set of strings eg from a set of 9s to 10s (£5 option).

Increase spring tension - making sure you use all 3 springs on the rear of the tremolo.

Cut the 'condoms' off the springs - Variax is the first guitar i have ever seen with these fitted to the springs. I would love to know why they are fitted (Health & safety?) as you cannot operate the tremolo at all with them on.

The first thing I had to do setup wise was cut the plastic 'condoms' off the springs in the tremolo as they do not allow the tremolo to operate (literally) without a horrible crunching sound and feel. I have shaped the nut.....no difference. Tried heavier strings and resetup the guitar.....no difference. I usually use a set of 9s with 2 springs on the tremolo, so i tried a set of 10s with both 2 springs and then 3 springs on the tremolo.....no diference.

The problem seems to be constant no matter what you do to fix it in the area of machine heads / nut / strings and springs. The problem lies with the electronic cables connecting the tremolo/piezos to the brain unit in the guitar. If you look at the back of the tremolo with the cover removed you will see a thin cable and a ribbon cable attached to the tremolo. These cables go around the tremolo unit and through a hole in the body of the guitar to the brain section PCB.

If you watch the back of the tremolo closely as you operate it through its full range, first one way and then the other, you will notice the unit never returns to it original position due to the resistance of the cables/electronics. The stiff cables are in contact with the tremolo.

This is a serious flaw in the design of the instrument. A smaller light weight / very flexible connection between the tremolo PCB and the Brain PCB, which stays close to the base plate of the tremolo (which moves a short distance) and out of the way of the block/springs (which move a great distance) is needed.

The result of trying to acheive tuning stability with the tremolo floating, would for the average guitarist result in an extra £100 minimum to the price of the instrument, plus around another £100 in repeated setups and fitting of parts. Only to realise it is never going to happen.

This is a major disapointment as I have been sold a product which is superb in one way (sounds) and totally useless in another (staying in tune)....It is not fit for it's purpose!

I would love a reply from line 6 on this as the 700 is a professional instrument at a price of around £1000. I think line 6 know about this problem. None of the videos demonstrating the instrument on the line 6 website have any use of the tremolo unit. It is probably the reason why the guitars come with the tremolo mounted flat against the body when you buy them.

I would also like to know the purpose of the spring condoms?.....was that a bodge to help tuning stability?....in 30 years of playing guitar and 20 years of setting them up professionally I have never....ever seen any other guitar with these things fitted to the strings.

Come on line 6 guys, have the balls to reply to the customers who have commited to buying the flawed product and time/upgrades, searching for a variax 700 that stays in tune.

Andy Smith www.myspace.com/humstrumbangtwang

Variax Workbench fails at startup

support@line6.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:18:38 GMT

Variax Workbench v.1.58 fails after start (message: "Could not find Java runtime"). Followed by: "Could not init JINILoader"!

Java 1.6.0_17 is allready installed on my system and works! If I need Java 1.5 (like Workbench tells me during the installation), I dont find it (Please send me a WORKING Link, the link from the installation procedure is dead!)

I hope you can help me - many Thanks!

Workbench - Pot Resistance - help me learn

support@line6.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:51 GMT

Hi folks,

I've had my Variax for a couple of years now (love it). I've made a few custom models with Workbench, but not really bothered to try adjusting the settings on the controls page where you can set things like:

Volume Knob Pot Resistance

Tone Knob Pot Resistance

Capacitance

(image: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=180836&d=1127445477)

I think I've got a reasonable idea about the Volume Taper (and I think I prefer the "Audio" option instead of the "Linear" default), but I'd like to learn more about the others.

Could anyone comment on how they use these settings, including when it is good to change from the defaults, and also if there are any pages on the Internet you know of where I can read some more - that would be great!

Thanks

Which of these 4 luthiers is building the Variax II?

support@line6.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:39:22 GMT

This is a thread that was starting to bear fruit on the old forum, so I'm reposting it here. By "fruit", I mean that we obtained more hints about which luthier it might be, with a strong rumor stating that it would be James Tyler. Here's the original "question":

Like many of you I've been dying for any tidbit of information I can get about the possible next generation Variax. Well, I did a little detective work and thought I would share my "findings".

There was a rumor on Harmony Central a couple months ago about the next generation Variax. It was from someone who claimed to have some inside info, and he said:

"The guitar itself is being designed and built in collaboration with a major LA luthier, and it will be a boutique quality instrument."

So I looked up the "official Line 6 survey" that was sent out last May, and lo and behold, it had a section about boutique manufacturers. Here's the question:

"How likely are you to consider buying an electric guitar from the following boutique guitar makers?

Heritage Guitars - http://www.heritageguitar.com/
Tom Anderson - http://www.andersonguitars.com/
James Tyler - http://www.tylerguitars.com/index2.html
Don Grosch - http://www.groshguitars.com/
Steve Klein - http://www.kleinguitars.com/
James Trussart - http://www.jamestrussart.com/
Patrice Vigier - http://www.vigierguitars.com/
Roger Sadowsky - http://www.sadowsky.com/
Robin Guitars - http://www.robinguitars.com/
John Suhr - http://www.suhrguitars.com/
Warrior Guitars - http://www.warriorinstruments.com/
Tony Zemaitis - http://www.zemaitis.net/ "

I clicked on the links thoughtfully provided by Line 6 to find out which of these are in (or near) L.A. -- and came up with a much shorter list:

Tom Anderson Guitars (Newbury Park, CA)
James Tyler Guitars (Van Nuys, CA)
James Trussart Guitars (Los Angeles, CA)
John Suhr Guitars (Lake Elsinore, CA)

So, to my mind at least, the evidence seems to say that the Variax II is (probably) being designed and built by one of these four luthiers!

Remembering that the Harmony Central writer said it was a "major LA luthier", which of these four would you say fit that category? Certainly Anderson does, but I don't know enough about the others to say . . .

Your comments?

Nhe7 here again. I have been trying all weekend to get the USB variax interface up & running!!!! Auggh!

support@line6.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:48:31 GMT

I have a couple items I hope you nice folks can help me with. I am getting very frustrated!!!! I have been trying for days to get my workbench to work with my variax 700 acoustic & the USB interface keeps blinking red on the guitar side. I have tried 2 different computers (neither with 64 bit). I have reloaded all software (starting with just the workbench & finally loading up Guitarport/Rifftracker, Gearbox, & Pod xt [more on pod xt later].....

Here is an observation/question. I have noticed that the Guitarport & the Pod xt both have "ESN" #s while the Variax USB interface lists NONE where a number should be. Does this mean something & what can I do about it. The Monkey lets me choose the interface & I upgraded everything but when I try to click on the Variax USB INterface, it says "no device detected" & then a box comes up next saying "no device configured, we will close variax workbench" or something to that effect.

I was also concerned that I might not have USB #2 but under USB devices there are 2 listings at the bottom for "enhanced" + I know my laptop is new enough to have USB2 (though right now I am trying to use everything on my older desktop that I had when I purchased all of this stuff).

With the laptop, I uninstalled everything & then just installed the monkey & workbench & with no other usb devices plugged in, I went around to all 6 usb ports built in to the laptop (there are 4 on the back & 2 on the side). Is it obvious which ones are enhanced or is it likely that they all are?

More important than anything, I just want to tweak my variax in the workbench program I paid good money for (not to mention the fact that I won 2 Guitarports, a shortboard & Podxt, Rifftracker, gearbox and a Variax 700 Acoustic.

Also, a problem has come up with Podxt. In the Monkey (which allows me to choose between Guitarport, USB interface & Pod xt), when I click on the Pod xt there is a caution sign that an update is available. When I click on this it tells me "Important: Your hardware hardware has not yet been activated to allow all the features you purchased." I am to press activate in the optional add ons tab. Each time I try to do this or update the one caution item (USB Firmware) , it goes through the motions & then says "error" "Warning, the transaction verification failed...If problem persists (which it has) click support button. You will not need to purchase another license key to fix this problem......

Again, this problem is secondary to me & way down on the list from getting the Variax USB interface to stop blinking red on the guitar side & let me use the workbench program. In a nutshell for now, is the lack of an ESN number got anything to do with the problem? Any other suggestions? LINE 6 got any suggestions?

I thank anyone & everyone who has tried & will continue to try to help me. I am sure a sledge-hammer isn't going to fix the USB interface the way I want it to work!!!

love

lee

Variax 300 - distortion / noise / loss of level

support@line6.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:32 GMT

Hi all,

I've just plugged in my variax 300 after not using it for a couple of months and the signal output seems to have a lot of noise / sitrortion / crackle / loss of level.

I've checked my cables and connections, replaced the batteries etc etc.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

nph198

Gauge of strings for el. variax 700 to have more authentic acoustic sound

support@line6.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:19:50 GMT

Hi everybody,

first of all sorry for my English.

Few months ago I have bought a electric Variax 700. I was used to play only acoustic guitar and now I am using acoustic guitars models on my variax very often. Did somebody try to put a thicker strings for electric guitar than original 0.10 to have more authentic acoustic sound? Will be affected electric sound hardly by this type of strings? I am thinking about Fender 250H .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .052.

Please, let me know your opinion.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

Variax Bass Pickguard Material

support@line6.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:43:25 GMT

Hi,

I just love the color of the Variax Bass Pickguard and would like to have a custum one made for my Variax in the same material.

1. Is it Black Pearl or is it Silver Pearl?

2. Where would I be able to buy a blank sheat of this material?

Regards, Carlo

XPS-AB Failure

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:45:28 GMT

Hi All

The XPS-AB Power Supply for my Variax 700 has just failed (Bought the guitar May time). It cut out whilst playing and made a horrible noise! There now is no power supply light lighting up on the box but the XLR and 1/4" jack lights are working which says to me that there is power coming from the transformer. Have tried unplugging and plugging in transformer plug and the power light pops on for a moment and then cuts out.

I have spoken to retailer how sold me the equipment but they were muttering something about how the distributor in the UK had changed and they were not sure if they could help. (I know that as the retailer they are responsible for the sale under the sale of goods act and must sort it out). The retailer is ESE Music in Maidstone.

What should I do? Can Line 6 replace it directly?

Please advise.

Variax Workbench installation problem...

support@line6.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:19:53 GMT

I tried installing Workbench 1.58, and during the installation, it seems that I can't automatically install Java Environment Runtime 1.50. I was hoping someone can put me on the right track to get it installed properly, as Workbench can't work without Java for obvious reasons...

Variax 700 difficulty in battery mode

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:49 GMT

I just purchased a Variax 700. When I try to use the gutar in battery mode with a standard guitar cable, I have difficulty getting the gutar to turn on. If I re-insert the cable in and out I can usually get it to come on without any further problems until I unplug again. I do not have the problem when I use the stereo cable with the power pedal. I am using fresh and new rechaged batteries. Any solutions?

Workbench software will not sync edited guitar model to Variax 500

support@line6.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:13:38 GMT

I loaded the Line 6 Monkey software, along with the Workbench software (1.58) onto my computer. With everything connected, the edited guitar model (acoustic guitar body with dropped D tuning) shows up in the software but with an orange and yellow exclamation point in front of it. when I try syncing the file to the guitar, it comes up with a midi timeout error. I had the same problem with a PC loaded with Windows XP. The Uno midisport USB device updates the software on my Vetta II just fine. It even updated the variax software just fine. It just will not update a guitar model. Is there something that can be done about this. I like the guitar but if I cannot edit the guitar models on it, there is no advantage to having it to play. I need the ability to change one of the models to acoustic with jumbo body and dropped D tuning. Another problem it has is that is doesn't register string volume when I try to open the sting volume setup page.

Split Bridge

support@line6.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:21 GMT

Hey i have a Variax 700 and the bridge has split between the pins, can i get a replacement part or how much is repair.

Variax Bass 705 and Monkey

support@line6.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:46:01 GMT

Even if i registered my NEW Variax Bass 705 into my account i always get not registered product at Live 6 Monkey. How to solve this?

Re-flashing POD XT and Variax Bass ?

support@line6.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:22:19 GMT

Am I able to re-flash my Variax 4 string bass via the Pod XT? What cables are necessary to do this? I am a mac user.

Thanks,

Dan

variax 700 electric fat, muted sound

support@line6.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:20:34 GMT

J love my Variax 700 since J have it but J have a difficulty to make the fat, muted, bass sound from the 6th and 5th string something sounding like 'All my Life' song by Foo Fighters, j hope guitarist will understand what J am sayng especialy those who play metal and grunge stuff.

Is it the problem because of pieso pickup or there are some way to get that sound,J try with equilisation but Jam not satisfied.Anyone help Ragards Tanche

Mac OS 10.6

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:34:45 GMT

Is workbench compatable with Mac OS 10.6 Snow Lepoard? I get the following errors when trying to launch the product.....

An exception was caught.

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V

App info: Variax Workbench 1.58 release - build 98 - Wed Jan 21 16:41:43 PST 2009

Date: 9/4/09 3:18 PM

In thread: Thread[main,5,main]

OS: Mac OS X (10.6 i386)

Java VM Version: 1.6.0_15

Stack trace:

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V

at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash(Native Method)

at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.HideLauncherSplash(L6EmbeddedUtils.java:39)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.Start(L6EditorApp.java:459)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.access$200(L6EditorApp.java:42)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$L6ELauncherBootstrap.OnLaunch(L6EditorApp.java:310)

at cmn.l6java.app.L6App.Launch(L6App.java:194)

Line 6 gear in the Afghani desert?

support@line6.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:07:56 GMT

I was in contact today with a young friend of mine who is serving in Afghanistan right now. His guitar was stolen in transit, and he asked me to see if I can find him something to use for recording purposes on his computer. I am considering sending him my Variax 600 and POD XT Live, but I am concerned about how well it will hold up in the area where he is. It's not new gear by any stretch of the imagination, and he is in extremely dry desert country. He tells me the dust gets into everything over there. I don't want to send him anything that's gonna fold up on him over there; I doubt there is a certified Line 6 Service Center In Afghanistan that he could access. Would a used Variax 600 & POD XT Live in good shape stand up to that kind of dust infiltration well enough that it would function for him without problems for about a year?

Mike Vande

7600 Shawnee Mission Parkway

apt 209

Mission, Ks 66202

(913)221-4123

Have you guys tried alt tunings lately?

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:45 GMT

I have a variax 600 and a pod x3 live. I am using the latest monkey, workbench, drivers etc. I just reflashed the variax.

Tunings from the factory work fine (like those on Custom 2).

If I try to create a tuning with workbench the string pitch is heard ALONG WITH the selected offset pitch. So I hear minor 2nd or 3rd intervals. While this make for a kool effect, it makes creating alt tunings impossible.

I'm hearing this through the amp. This problem is real and reproducible. From what I see on this site others are having the same problem.

I called tech support and waited in queue to talk to a rep. All he could say is that it shouldn't happen and that I should reflash the variax.

Can someone at Line6 take a few minutes to try creating a detuned patch with a 600 and x3 live? Does it work for you guys? How about posting a video on youtube showing the step by step?

Sorry, but this sucks...

workbench run problem

support@line6.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:26:49 GMT

An exception was caught.

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V
App info: Variax Workbench 1.51 release - build 88 - Fri Oct 27 14:30:59 PDT 2006
Date: 27.09.09 15:22
In thread: Thread[main,5,main]
OS: Mac OS X (10.6.1 i386)
Java VM Version: 1.6.0_15

Stack trace:

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V
    at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash(Native Method)
    at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.HideLauncherSplash(L6EmbeddedUtils.java:39)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.Start(L6EditorApp.java:459)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.access$200(L6EditorApp.java:42)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$L6ELauncherBootstrap.OnLaunch(L6EditorApp.java:310)
    at cmn.l6java.app.L6App.Launch(L6App.java:194)

Which piezo system works with Variax electronics

support@line6.com — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:45:48 GMT

Hi there,

in a previous posting I asked about the importance of guitar body & neck tone and resonance characteristics for the Variax sound. http://line6.com/community/thread/4403?tstart=0

Bottom line from the forum seems to be: Except for sustain (obviously) the impact of these characeteristics is medium to low (I'd guess medium).

Now I would like to switch attention to the piezo system and ask a similar question: How important is the piezo system for the Cax sounds? I assume it is very important. hence the question: What characteristics should the right piezo system have in order to make it work well with the Variax modeling?

For example: I'm thinking of putting a Variax system in my Parker Fly Mojo which has a Fishman Piezo system and Preamp. The result could be something like this:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/parker_adrian_belew_signature_fly.htm

However, I am totally not sure, if the piezo system of the standard Mojo (which is the Fishman stuff I mentioned above and NOT the RMC pow´r bridge saddles & RMC PolyDrive 1 preamp used in the Andrea Belew signature Parker) will work???

Cheers,
Karin

RMA status 11487

support@line6.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:18:48 GMT

So what do you all think of this:

I returned an acoustic 700 for warranty repair which has been in Line6 repair locally since MARCH. It is about to be JULY. It has been in the shop that entire time. Line 6 sent two unusable replacement circuit boards. I decided to ship it back to California where hopefully they could get this right.

Now they have had the item for a week, and I have not even heard back that they received the item.

RMA 11487, Fedex tracking 99011700461890, Serial # 21MAG125041202570. It was signed for by R Torres.

I'm wondering about the status of the repair -- and I find no way to email the company, only other users.... Open source community support, like this was free software.I'm going to 'mark it as a question' to alert technical support -- do you think that might help me recoup my expensive investment????

So here's my email to the community.

Line 6 sucks.

I have barely been able to use this instrument since I bought it. I am a professional player and it has quit in the middle of a performance twice. Since March, of course, its been useless. I might as well have thrown all that money in the street.

Line 6 should be ashamed of themselves for their inability to repair this item in a reasonable time period.

I am hoping that if I ever get to play this guitar again, I will feel good enough about Line6 to recommend them. Right now I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy.

Tuning

support@line6.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:16:39 GMT

I have several thousands of dollars of stuff from Line 6, 2 Variax electrics; 2 acoustics; Pod XTlive, etc. I've been very happy with all of my stuff up until now. My V700 will not stay in tune; hitting the whammy bar raises the pitch on the G string. From what I've read on your site from other players this is a known problem/situation.

What is the solution?

Variax 700 Accoustic wird von Workbench nicht erkannt !?

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:23:04 GMT

Hallo!

Ich benutze eine Variax 600 (Electric) und eine Variax 700 (Accoustic).

Workbench erkennt und editiert problemlos meine 600er.

Die 700er hingegen wird nicht erkannt. Die Variax-In-LED blinkt rot.

Woran kann das liegen?

Danke im voraus.

Bernd Gast

Drivers for Vista

support@line6.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:35:34 GMT

I bought a 600 and variax workbench. I have vista so the software that came with it wouldn't work. I got everything except the drivers to download from your site. Every time I try to download the driver it still doesn't see my usb connection. Any Ideas?

Workbench USB adapter and MIDI Time out and other issues

support@line6.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:38:20 GMT

Hello. Just received the workbench USB adapter, downloaded the latest Monkey and Workbench. Updated the firmware on my Variax 600. I'm using a macbook pro running 10.5.8. All seems well until I try to sync. I get a MIDI Time out alert box with no other text except a continue button. So I tried to download an earlier version of the software. If I try again I get this:

An exception was caught.

cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager$DeviceNotConnectedException: null

App info: Variax Workbench 1.51 release - build 88 - Fri Oct 27 14:30:59 PDT 2006

Date: 10/25/09 10:27 PM

In thread: L6Thread - 'Sync Device - task' - started at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.StartDeviceTask - line 2082

OS: Mac OS X (10.5.8 i386)

Java VM Version: 1.5.0_20

Stack trace:

cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager$DeviceNotConnectedException

at cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager.AcquireDevice(L6PatchManager.java:658)

at cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager.BeginSendPatchBlock_Sync(L6PatchManager.java:663)

at cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager.BeginPatchBlockSend(L6PatchManager.java:631)

at cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager.Synchronize(L6PatchManager.java:589)

at cmn.l6java.patch.L6PatchManager.Synchronize_Write(L6PatchManager.java:566)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$SyncDeviceTask.DoTask(L6EditorApp.java:2203)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$DeviceTask.Task(L6EditorApp.java:1993)

at cmn.l6java.core.L6MonitoredTask$TaskThread.Run(L6MonitoredTask.java:113)

at cmn.l6java.core.L6Thread.run(L6Thread.java:158)

Any thoughts pretty please? I've tried all three USB ports.

Thanks!!

USB Variax Interface is not recognized in Workbench. Blinking Red Light on the guitar side of the interface.....

support@line6.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:09:49 GMT

I am going to try again from the top. Thank you to all who have tried to help me.....PLEASE continue if you have any bright ideas. It would be nice if somebody from LINE 6 would address my problem. Here goes:

I have an old desktop: Dell Dimention 8250 with Windows XP-Home Edition. All usb ports are usb2 (enhanced). This computer is running Service pack 3. It has Intel (R) Pentium 4 CPU 2.4 GHz, 2.39 GHz Hard (most of it still unused), 512 MB of Ram. It also has an upgraded Creative Sound Blaster card with midi ports, aux rca inputs & spdif in & out.

I uninstalled all of the line 6 software & reinstalled it. I then upgraded everything in the Monkey. It gives me a choice of selecting the USB interface, my Guitarport or my Podxt. When I select USB interface it (workbench) says "no device detected". There is a blinking red light on the variax side of the USB interface. One thing I have noticed is that the Guitarport & the Podxt both have ESN numbers & the Variax USB interface does not. Does this mean anything?

I have tried all of the USB ports (even with nothing plugged in to the others) & they all result in a blinking red light on the Variax in side.

I have a newer Laptop: Dell Inspiron (E1705) 9400 with XP Media Center 2002 & Service Pack 3. T2400 dual processors at 1.83 GHz, 988 MHz hard, 2.00 GB Ram. It too has enhanced USB2 ports. It also has an upgraded soundcard.

I am quite sure that both of the computers are 32 bit so the lack of a driver for 64 bit should not be the problem. I did everything to the laptop that I did to the desktop.

I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO TWEAK MY VARIAX ACOUSTIC 700 WITH THE WORKBENCH & USB INTERFACE I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR!!!! IF LINE 6 CARES AT ALL, I ALSO OWN 2 GUITAR PORTS, A POD XT WITH A FLOORBOARD, WORKBENCH WITH USB INTERFACE, GEARBOX, RIFFTRACKER AND A VARIAX 700 ACOUSTIC. I THINK THAT SHOULD QUALIFY ME AS A GOOD CUSTOMER WHO SHOULD GET SOME HELP FROM LINE 6 TO RESOLVE THIS FRUSTRATING PROBLEM. HOW BOUT IT?????? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

LOVE

LEE

Part numbers needed!

support@line6.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:44:37 GMT

Hi all,

I am looking for part numbers of the flex cable connector on the mainboard of the Variax 500. Also the part number for the other connectors as well if available.

I would prefer manufacture part nubmers versus Line 6 internal part numbers.

Thanks

Dereck

alternate turning s for electric variax 700

support@line6.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:52:38 GMT

I still have the custom alternate turning for the variax. However there were a number of others listed on the workbench that I lost.

I would like to get them back.

Rod

Detuned Variax problem

support@line6.com — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:03:40 GMT

I've detuned my Variax, not by using workbench, but by actually detuning the guitar with thicker gauge strings. Now I'm up to low B, which I love because it really works for me to go that low. But sometimes the low B (former E string) sounds a bit untuneable... like somehow the software can't "see" a note that low....

Anybody have any experiences with detuned Variaxes (real detuning not via the workbench)

Thanks

Variax 600 Problem

support@line6.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:03:16 GMT

I have a variax 600 which is connected to a XT Live unit. Most of the time the system is stable, but what has started to happen of late is the variax rguitar andom switches guitar sounds and tunings. This is restored as soon as a reselect the guitar patch from the XT Live.

Issue running workbench on iMAC

support@line6.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:34 GMT

Just bought the workbench tools and have have downloaded the MAC version. However, i get the following error when trying to run the application. I noticed on the forum there are issues with Mac OSX 10.6.x. Is this related to the issue i have? I have a new iMAC 27 running osx 10.6.2. Please advise.

An exception was caught.

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V

App info: Variax Workbench 1.58 release - build 98 - Wed Jan 21 16:41:43 PST 2009

Date: 11/16/09 6:28 PM

In thread: Thread[main,5,main]

OS: Mac OS X (10.6.2 i386)

Java VM Version: 1.6.0_15

Stack trace:

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V

at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash(Native Method)

at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.HideLauncherSplash(L6EmbeddedUtils.java:39)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.Start(L6EditorApp.java:459)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.access$200(L6EditorApp.java:42)

at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$L6ELauncherBootstrap.OnLaunch(L6EditorApp.java:310)

at cmn.l6java.app.L6App.Launch(L6App.java:194)

distortion on D string piezo

support@line6.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:26:49 GMT

Hey Guys,

I was doing some recording in the studio the other day and noticed that the D-string on my variax 700 is making a buzzing sound when I record. I triple checked i wasn't getting a fret buzz anywhere. The more I looked into it the more is sounds like a distortion on the piezo.

I've attached a sound file of it. My chain is Variax > VDI > Pod X3 Pro > USB > Logic Studio 9.

I've recorded it completely clean and have included a comparison of the G string too.. the attachment kept failing so its here: http://public.me.com/sb00020

I'm guessing I'm going to need to get it replaced. Does anyone have any experience with similar problems? How long did it take to be repaired etc? I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance

Sam

Variax Workbench

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:50:09 GMT

When will the Workbench software and/or interface be compatible with a 64bit O/S?

Variax 300 Strange behaviour

support@line6.com — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:21:09 GMT

Dear Line6 R&D,

i got a very strange behaviour of my Variax 300:

after having played a very fast solo, all presets starting custom1 to special, sounding the same as custom 1.

I cannot understand what happened. I just know that my audience was "impressed" but my preset were blow away...

Please, let me know about this strange problem.

I cannot play with a guitar that change random, in the middle of a performance.

I'll wait for your reply.

Mignolyx

Re-open Firmware Corrupted on Variax500

support@line6.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:06:37 GMT

Hi Line 6Miller!

I'm back. Sorry for the long absence but I'm in the middle and running late on a Christmas Album that has to be out at the end of this month and also, my internet line has been down (Thanks to a Thunderstorm) so I'm having a fight with Telkom to get it up and running again. In desperation I am actually doing this from an Internet Cafe. My Internet should be up again in the next few days and then we can resume normal communication. PS. My problem is still alive and kicking!

This is the last communication I had from you before the interruption and I would appreciate it if we can pick up from here.

>Hello,

>Having a friend in Canada certainly does help as we have a distributor in Canada (actually in Montreal).

>Before we go any further let me just make sure I have everything covered here.

>Is this Variax under warranty? You said you've had it for only a few weeks correct?

>You've tried reinstalling the flash memory in the guitar to no avail as it will not connect to Monkey at >all through your POD correct?

>Have you tried interfacing the guitar with something other than the POD IE: a Variax Workbench >Interface?

>Please let me know and then we can move forward with trying to get you the part you need.

>Line6Miller

My Answer:

Yes, the Variax is still under warranty as I only had it for a few weeks before it packed up.

Yes, I have tried reinstalling the flash memory in the guitar to no avail as it will not connect to Monkey at all through my POD and also freezes the POD when connecting to it via the rj45 connector.

No, I have not tried interfacing the guitar with another interface besides the POD as I don’t have accesss to any other interface but I successfully connected via the POD using another 500 and 600.

PS. Is it not possible to get the parts to me via Marshall Music/Active Music Distribution in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was given the impression that they are the Line6 distributers in South Africa?

Thanks for the support so far. It has been great and re-assuring

Regards, Carlo

Variax importance of body & neck sound & resonance

support@line6.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:56:06 GMT

Hi there,

how important are the non-pickup characteristics of normal guitar for the Variax sounds?

Example: Are the resonance of the variax body the amount and richness of overtones which the Variax body & strings generate (BEFORE the modeling) important for the Variax sounds or are those characteristics modeled as well?

These are questions which a normal guitar would address with its body, kinds of woods, neck-construction (mount or thru etc.) etc.

But I have no idea, how important those things are to the Variax sound. If they are not important for sound then it becomes merely a question of playing comfort

Karin

RJ45 cable from Variax 500 to interface

support@line6.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:43 GMT

I just purchased a used Variax 500/Workbench combo, and the RJ45 cable that runs from the guitar to the interface is malfunctioning. I'd like to find a replacement cable with the barrel connector on the guitar end, but can't find one anywhere. I need help in finding a new one.

workbench 1.58 crash

support@line6.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:29:14 GMT

workbench 1.58 for mac is crashing.java exception An exception was caught.

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V
App info: Variax Workbench 1.58 release - build 98 - Wed Jan 21 16:41:43 PST 2009
Date: 9/11/09 3:28 PM
In thread: Thread[main,5,main]
OS: Mac OS X (10.6 i386)
Java VM Version: 1.6.0_15

Stack trace:

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash()V
    at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.nativeHideSplash(Native Method)
    at cmn.l6java.utils.L6EmbeddedUtils.HideLauncherSplash(L6EmbeddedUtils.java:39)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.Start(L6EditorApp.java:459)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp.access$200(L6EditorApp.java:42)
    at line6editbase.app.L6EditorApp$L6ELauncherBootstrap.OnLaunch(L6EditorApp.java:310)
    at cmn.l6java.app.L6App.Launch(L6App.java:194)

thanks in advance

rubs

I am trying to use my workbench software to customize my Variax 700 acoustic. I have uninstalled & re-installed all of my software & the system refuses to recognize my variax usb interface (flashing red light). I have tried everything. Please help!!!

support@line6.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:11:50 GMT

I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE COMPUTER TO RECOGNIZE MY VARIAX USB PORT. I HAVE A BLINKING RED LIGHT ON THE GUITAR SIDE.I HAVE UNINSTALLED ALL OF THE SOFTWARE, REINSTALLED IT & UPDATED EVERYTHING.I HAVE CHANGED ALL THE CABLES & DID THE SAME THING TO MY OLD COMPUTER (32 BIT) LEST IT WAS THE PROBLEM OF A LACK OF A DRIVER FOR 64 BIT.

I own a shortboard, a pod xt, rifftracker, 2 guitar ports, workbench, gearbox a variax acoustic 700 (which I LOVE & swear by for small & large gigs!!!!!). I just want to add some open tunings & tweak things. I think I have spent enough on Line 6 products for somebody to come to my assistance. I have 8 hours into this & am VERY frustrated. Hallllp!!!!!

love & light

lee

Repair Needed to either Variax or Pod XT Live - Line 6 Please Save Me!

support@line6.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:28:14 GMT

Hi There

My Variax 500 won't communicate via the RC45 cable with my PodXTLive. both units are second hand and neither are under warranty. I've no way of testing which unit is at fault - all I know is when I connect them, the Pod freezes.

As I live in Northants, is it possible to get them checked over at Line 6 UK In Northampton, or is there another service centre nearby?

I really want to be able to control the guitar from the Pod, and also access the Workbench software (this is why I purchased all this gear in the first place!) and it's extremely frustrating not to be able to.

Line 6, please let me pop round! I'll even bring biscuits!

Many thanks

Pete

Variax 300 string not working at first and then does after a bit

support@line6.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:25:37 GMT

Hi,

I have a two year old Variax 300 where the 3rd string does not work when I first turn on the amp and then after awhile it starts working and then there is no problem. All the other 5 strings work fine. I am not using batteries, just the AC power pack.

Chuck

variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:01:13 GMT

I bought a used 300 and there's a noticable difference in the volume of the lower 4 strings compared to the 2 high ones (the two high ones are very sensitive, while the lower ones are kinda dead). This is in respect to volume on the amplifier, if played without plugging it in, there's no noticable difference. Even the 2 in the middle are less volume then the lowest 2 strings. I've replaced the strings 2x now, and although with each try I noticed a different sensitivity in each string, they're still not the same and the low ones are not "loud" enough.

Is there a gain control per string? Is this a common behavior or is there something wrong that needs repair? Someone told me the piezo pickup may need to be replaced, however I can't find any store (including the line 6 online store) that carries them. Any advice/help is appreciated - thanks :-)

Looking to try the Variax again, but need some re-assurance :)

support@line6.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:55:05 GMT

Hey all. Last year I decided to dip into the world of the Variax - I got one of the few remaining 300's out there, as it didn't make sense to spend a lot of money on something I wasn't 100% on and things like finish and materials weren't top on my list of priorities. Anyway, this is what happened:

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7182109

When I did a little investigation, it turned out to be something called the 'plink', which basically meant that for even mildly heavy/prog rock based material, palm muting was off the cards.

I decided to send it back while I was still within my 7 day no quibble returns period, but I always thought it was a shame as the potential was amazing.

So basically what I'd like to know is if this is an issue for Variax owners in general? If I can hear people doing anything approaching what I would like to do with the Variax, without this problem, I'd happily jump back in. You can hear at www.myspace.com/chimpspanner the kind of stuff I'm doing. Yes, some of it will involve playing and driving the guitar pretty hard. And some of it will not. I'd love to hear that it's up to the job

Workbench crashes

support@line6.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:54:56 GMT

Since installing Snow Leopard, workbench crashes when shut down. It works ok til then, but when it crashes I have to reboot to get rid of the "workbench is shutting down" msg.

I am using a Variax 600 going to X3 Live to Mac via usb.

Gearbox works fine.

Please advise.

Thanks,

Clayton

Unfair comments about Variax acoustic models?

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:53:28 GMT

I was going to post this on Rick’s thread asking for feedback on the various current models but realised that I wanted to make a different point.

I've been reading a lot of posts complaining about the Variax electric ‘acoustic’ models being unrealistic but I'm wondering if people aren’t comparing like for like. For instance, many people seem to be saying that the strat, tele models etc. are pretty realistic but they don’t like the acoustic ones. But what are they comparing the acoustic models to? If they're comparing them to hearing a good, unamplified acoustic guitar, then I don’t think that’s a fair comparison as when most people ‘play out’ with acoustics they're amplifying them in some way – piezo, under-saddle pickups etc. and then going through an amp/house PA or whatever. Compared to the majority of amplified acoustics including dedicated electro-acoustics, I think the Variax models sound much better.

I've got 2 Santa Cruz acoustics, an OM and a slope-shouldered dread. They're great guitars and not cheap. I've amplified these in many different ways over the years including Fishman and B-Band under-saddle pickups, Fishman Rare Earth Blend undersaddle with mic etc. and using top-quality dedicated acoustic amps such as AERs. None of the many (expensive) solutions I tried came that close to reproducing the sound of the unamplified guitar (the Rare Earth being the best IMO). I also used a Parker Fly Classic live – the acoustic sounds were ok, lots of punch and attack but no real subtlety and it sounded very harsh when strummed.

So now I use a Variax 700 electric and have the best electric/acoustic sounds I've ever had in 30 years of playing. Do the acoustic models sound as good as my unamplified Santa Cruzs? No, but they're better (I think a lot better) than any amplified acoustic I've used including a top-of-the-range Yamaha electro-acoustic, and that, I feel, is the fairest comparison to make.

So next time people comment on the acoustic sounds on the Variax electrics, why not compare them more fairly by comparing them with amplified, pickup-equipped acoustics?

Variax 300 convertion

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:19:38 GMT

Can anyone tell me please if it is possible to convert a Variax 300 to a stratocaster i.e. transfer variax electrics etc. to a suitably modified strat body? Does anyone know of anyone who offers this service at all?

Variax 600 Bridge doesn't lie flat against body... is this normal?

support@line6.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:31:44 GMT

Greetings,

Ever since I bought my Variax 600 over a year ago, page 25 of the manual really got me concerned. It states, "When it leaves the factory, the tremolo bridge is adjusted to lie flat against the top of the guitar. This not only helps keep tuning consistent, but also eliminates any “flutter” that could reduce the
accuracy of the modeled sounds." I looked at my guitar there are two screws that hold the tremolo bridge down. I thought I just screw those down and the bridge will lie flat against the body. I started to tighten the screw down until it won't go any further. Low and behold the bridge has a gap of approximately 5mm away from the body. I can't get it to lie flat at all. I'm curious is this normal for the Variax 600?

Thanks

FTech

Variax 300 - one piezo is dead, where can i buy one ?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:44:50 GMT

Hello,

Sorry for my english but i'm french,

One of my piezo is dead on my Variax 300. I have to find a new one but i don't know where ?

I have just to solve the new one on replacement.

Thank in advance for answer.

Gregory

Variax 700 or wait for Variax 2?

support@line6.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:09:50 GMT

Hi there,

I have been doing some reading and understand that there may be a Variax 2 in the works.

Currently I have a Variax 500 and an X3 live...love this setup.

I am GASing for a trem guitar (too bad my 500 doesn't have one as I love my guitar).

My thoughts were to purchase a 700 and then sell my 500 (only because I want a trem version) OR to wait until the Variax 2 comes out (I did think about getting a magnetic type pickup guitar but ruled that out as I only want 1 do it all guitar). Only want a Variax.....

If I did go the 700 way, does the trem stay in tune? I won't be Eddie Van Halen with dive bombs but I would love to use the trem for more than just a minor wiggle here or there.....My 500 stays in tune for months (no kidding) but no trem...

Any thoughts on which choice would be most suitable? Any advice on the 700's trem? Any idea/speculation or knowledge of when the Variax 2 will come out?

Thanks in advance for your knowledgable replies....

BB's Lucille as Custom Variax Config?

support@line6.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:47:34 GMT

Hi there,

What do you think, what would be the closest match available as Variax Workbench config for the Gibson Lucille? Semi Bluesking body with Jazz Humbuckers? More detailed config needed? Thanks .

- yallu

Bad Model Select Switch on used variax 300???

support@line6.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:07:26 GMT

Ok, I had thought that my Variax 300 (bought recently on eBay) was all changed around preset-wise, but after borrowing a Workbench setup, and re-flashing it several times, I'm realizing that the rotary model swich is going up from Custom 2 to Reso to Acoustic to Jazzbox to Semi to (sometimes) Chime and next back to Custom 2. I can't get it to any of the higher settings. The switch will move and click in, but the guitar stays in Custom 2. If I shake the switch, I can get it to go into a higfher bank, but it won't stay there. I can use Workbench to move Strat ot Tele models, for example, to the Custom 2 bank, but this shouldn't be a permanent switch. Can the rotary model select switch be sprayed out?? Has anyone heard of this before??? Help??!!!!! Thanx!! JP

Variax controle Pod X3 live

support@line6.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:57:27 GMT

Bonjour,

Pouvez vous m'expliquer ce que l'on peut faire en utilisant le controle de ma Variax 600 sur le pod X3 live ?

J'ai essayé les 2 positions et je n'ai rien vu.

Dans le manuel d'utilisation, il n'y a aucun exemple des fonctionnalités possible et c'est bien dommage quand on a les 2.

Merci

300 gone--so what's on the horizon

support@line6.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:28:13 GMT

I just noticed that the 300 has been taken of the vax site--that and some other web-oddities lead me to speculate that something new may be coming soon...?!

Variax 500 hookup question

support@line6.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:43 GMT

Can I use both outputs at the same time? I want to go to a pod xtlive from the vdi and and a Pod 2.0 from the analog.

Variax 600 choppy sound problem

support@line6.com — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:16:36 GMT

My Variax 600 has recently developed an intermittent problem. The sound will occasionally become choppy for a short time - to my ear it sounds like it's quickly switching between other models, but I'm not sure. Changing to other models while experiencing the choppy sound does not cause the problem to go away. I changed the cable which runs from the footswitch and used a direct connection (i.e. ensured it wasn't running through software) but the problem persisted. Today I got the problem while recording, so was able to create a short audio file of the issue.

Lester setting, dry:

http://www.bankie.com/music/variaxproblem.mp3

The guitar is played only at home, so has not received any abuse. Any advice on actions I can take or getting this problem dealt with?

Thanks!

Nylon string on model 500

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:20 GMT

Hi, is there anyway to get a nylon sound from the Variax 500 as it is available on the acoustic model? It seems technical possible so I guess there might be a marketing concern. Thanks, Joe

WORKBENCH/VISTA 64BIT

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:20:48 GMT

do you guys plan on releasing a driver for my workbench/usb interface?

Two Variax model selector knob settings point to the same model bank

support@line6.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:23:37 GMT

Hi. I have a Variax 500 and a Pod X3 Live. I bought the Variax used. The model selector knob doesn't seem to work properly. When I bought the guitar, the first two knob settings (Custom1 and T-model) both pointed to the Custom1 bank. From there everything was shifted--the knob, set on Spank pointed to the T-model settings and sounds, Lester pointed to Spank, Special pointed to Lester.... This is what I was seeing with workbench and it was confirmed by the sounds that the guitar was producing. So since everything was shifted, the Custom2 knob setting pointed to Reso and the Custom2 sounds were not reachable with the guitar. I shifted things around in Workbench so that everything now points to what its supposed to, EXCEPT the Custom1 and T-model knob settngs still point to a single model bank (now T-model) so I only have one set of custom settings (Custom2) to work with. This sounds like it might be a hardware problem with the switch(?). Or have you heard of a problem like this before? Thanks, --Alan

How to avoid to hear the radio through my Variax???

support@line6.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:13:11 GMT

Hi,

It's an old problem for me but it's getting worse: if I have my Variax 500 plugged through two cables (to power supply and to Workbench, for example) and if I lower its volume, I hear the radio... No trouble when the guitar is powered by batteries. It's with the original TRS and A/B box that the issue appears.

I find it really annoying since I've bought a guitar synth and mounted an onboard hex transducer. I'd like to go back and forth between synth and guitar tones. And it's almost impossible because of this LOUD radio sound once the guitar is powered by its original 9v transformer... HELP!

Using Variax pickup outputs

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:39:40 GMT

HI there

I have a question. I would like to drive a GK type device using the existing saddles on my Varaix. Is there any impedance issues I need to know about?

I am thinking of builing a small buffer circuit to split the audio output of the the saddles to the Variax mainboard the other to maybe a Ghost saddle Hexophonic interface or a Roland GK kit.Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dereck

Variax Acoustic 700 Strings

support@line6.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:55 GMT

Could you please tell me what strings the Vaiax Acoustic 700 normally ships with? I got mine used and would like to replace the strings with the same kind that it would come from the factory with. Unless, of course, you have a suggestion for a better set.

Thanks a million

Jamie Elswick

Memphis, TN

variax 300

support@line6.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:44:32 GMT

how does this nylon guitar sound without the amp?

Thanks,

Mike

Is it possible to get a Variax 700 to sound like a nylon strung classical guitar

support@line6.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:49:23 GMT

I have just bought Workbench in the hope that I would be able to model a nylon string acoustic with my new Variax 700 electric.

Is there a plug in to do this?

I am sure I saw a guy do this with his Variax electric.

Any suggestions?

XPS-Mini help

support@line6.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:25:25 GMT

I just purchased a used Variax 300 it came with a XPS but no cables or power supply so

I ordered a Line 6 power supply and a TRS stereo cable when I hooked it to the guitar it

would not play so I got out my meter and checked the cables I am getting 8 volts between

the ring and the sleeve ground at the guitar end of the input cable I think this is OK but

I am not getting a connection between the tip of the output and the tip of the input cables.

The Guitar plays fine with batteries.

Variax 600 Neck Replacement

support@line6.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:25:58 GMT

The cheapo neck on my Variax 600 will no longer respond to neck adjustments. I bought this new. My s/n is 05052253. Horrible neck from day one - the frets stuck out so bad they cut my fingers - seriously! I still like most of my tons of Line6 gear, though...

How can I get the neck replaced?

Thanks!

What the next Variax should look (and play) like...

support@line6.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:29:54 GMT

In my opinion of course...

I just got this back together (and working) yesterday, complete with push-pull for switching off the Variax electronics and selecting the passive pickups. I love the Variax electronics but didn't like the look or the feel of the 300 that I had. I used an SX tele and routed out the back. I works very well but was a lot of work to redo the wiring.

Multiple problems with brand new Variax Acoustic 700

support@line6.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:43:29 GMT

I have trawled through the community pages, and other online forums, and searched the web in general. Whilst I have come across similar problems to mine, I can't find the help I need to solve my problem.

I have a support profile, guitarmanshack, the same as my user name.

I am not a happy man. My Variax Acoustic 700 is brand new. I received it yesterday. Before getting it out of the case I read the manual cover to cover, although I am pretty familiar with Line 6 gear in general. Then, for a few hours I happily played it through my POD X3 Live with no problems. I tried it with the supplied power supply/DI, batteries, and via digital connection. I exprimented with different mic, compression and volume settings, different tunings, the string balance and detuning on the 12-string models etc . Everything worked just fine. Then I started to hear digital noise, a kind of static, at first via the power supply/DI connection, but it was the same when running off batteries or via the digital connection. The noise only went away with the volume slider at zero. So I tried different cables, different batteries, I checked for possible interference, ground loops etc. The problem would not go away and the noise started to get worse, to the extent that it was louder than the actual guitar sound. I noticed that the noise differed from preset to preset, at times resembling modem noise, telephone static, or white noise hiss. It appeared worse on the presets that, I should imagine, require the most DSP, such as the Sitar. Then I started to notice DSP glitches in pitch and tuning. Then, some of the individual strings started to cut in and out. After about an hour and a half, with the problem getting steadily worse, I tried a soft reset of the VAC 700 a couple of times but this had no effect, so I unplugged everything and went online to find some help.

A couple of posts mentioned similar problems, although not as severe as my own, and one user reported that, for him, the noise went away after a firmware upgrade. As I had intended to do this anyway, to benefit from Workbench functionality, I decided to try this the following day (today).

So, this morning I set up my computer and POD X3 Live (the details of my setup are in my support profile). Line 6 Monkey identified my VAC 700 which I duly registered. I was then given the option to update the firmware. On attempting to do this I received the error code 8000900C, a MIDI time-out. I tried again and got the same message. So I downloaded the .vxf file and tried to update from file. Same message. I then turned up the volume pedal on the X3 Live and noticed that all the noise had gone. However, my VAC 700 was dead. On looking at the X3 display and turning the model select knob on the VAC 700, I noticed that the VAC 700 patches all said 'null patch'. Another trawl of the support pages revealed that the 8000900C error message occurs frequently when attempting firmware upgrades on various Line 6 products. I also found VAC 700 users who had lost all their patches as a result. Interestingly, I also read about a known problem with X3 Live USB functionality for which Line 6 have apparently offered a free hardware upgrade.

So, here I am with a totally useless, 2 day old VAC 700, having wasted hours of my time. I am a gigging musician. The VAC 700 was an essential purchase to fulfill an important work commitment next weekend. I do appreciate that we are dealing with some pretty intricate and complicated technology here, and that things do go wrong. However, my X3 Live has never malfunctioned, after 18 months of very heavy use. Neither did my POD XT before it. The Variax is a mature product and should not suffer such catastrophic early failure of this type. Similarly the firmware update procedure should not be fraught with such danger. That a failed procedure can render unusable a product designed for professional use is simply not acceptable.

Have I been sold sub-standard stock? My VAC 700 came from an online retailer so it hasn't been hanging in a shop for months or used as a demo model. Presumably I am the first person since Line 6 QC to handle the thing. Naturally I am worried that, should it come to it, the retailer will decline to replace the product as I have attempted to update the firmware. Is there anything I can do? I desperately need this guitar to be up and running by Friday 28th August. Please help.

variax 300 problem

support@line6.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:28:05 GMT

my guitar variax 300 don´t work well, is jumpin beetwen the guitars selection, I have a pod xt live, this is the only way to change the guitars presets, what can I do to repair?, I don´t know haw to restart it, somebody knows about it?

Variax Les Paul Transplant Help

support@line6.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:21:57 GMT

Hi I am wanting to do a les paul transplant but want to use a 3 way switch instead of the 5 way to keep it looking original I know I will lose 2 positions. What 3 way switch will work for this the les paul switch will not work because the middle position turns position one and two on?

Variax 600 electronics problem

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:34:48 GMT

Hi There

I have a curious problem with my Variax 600 and wondered if anyone here has had similar problems.

I have lost position 1 on the five way switch that controls the different patches. Ie the patch that is in position 2 is the same as position 1 (therefore no position one sounds). If I connect it up to the workbench software it also shows it as missing???. Very occasionally all the patches come back for a while and then they randomly dissappear again. Also when choosing a custom created patch (ie dropped tuning), half way through a song it will lose the settings and go back to standard tuning.

I have tried re flashing the variax and this made no difference. I bought it off ebay about 3 or 4 months ago and there is no warranty left on it. Does anyone know of a good variax repair centre and roughly how much this would cost to fix it, or is it a cheaper option to buy a second hand 300 and transplant the electronics. I love this guitar to bits and really want to get it sorted out so I can gig with it.

any help much appreciated.

Variax 600 neck dimensions

support@line6.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:37:07 GMT

I am interested in the variax 600, but I prefer a rosewood fretboard. I own a Warmoth neck that I previously used on a Fender Squier. Warmoth sent me the neck dimensions, but could not confirm if that neck will fit a Variax 600. What are the dimensions of the factory neck for the 600?

variax and roland gr30

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:34:29 GMT

just bought a roland gr 30 and after looking at some demos on you tube im looking forward to using this on the mis setting with the variax. on the mix setting you get the midi sound and the guitar sound at the same time. has anyone tryed this . id be interested in feedback on this.

Line6 Monkey doesn't see my Variax 300 in X3L

support@line6.com — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:43:33 GMT

When I run Line6 Monkey, it doesn't see the Variax 300 that is pluged in my X3L ?

And it is not able to find the workbench's version that is currently installed ?

I have installed the latest version for each software 1.27 for Monkey and 1.58 for the WB.

Is there a way that it does ?

Regards

Variax 700 freezes POD XT Live when connecting the RJ-45 cable

support@line6.com — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:00:10 GMT

Hi there.

Just bought a two years old Variax 700 in perfect condition.

There's something funny going on with the Variax and the connection to my POD XT Live. When I plug the RJ-45 cable, the POD freezes. I can hear the sound of the bank in use, but there's no action from any of the buttons on the POD.

Strange about the cables too. I've tried several RJ-45, all of them CAT5 or better, but only one of them actually connects to the POD (and freezes it).

Actually I bought an RJ-45 from Line 6, it comes together with the FBV2 foot-switch. This one doesn't work with the Variax and POD either.

Someone mention that it could be a power issue? Because when connecting the Variax, the POD has to power it as well, and the transformer/adapter might not meet those expectations? I don't know, just read this somewhere.

When trying with other RJ-45 the POD displays a sparse "no Variax connected". Out of four working cables (I use them for my network) only one seems to work with the variax.

I'm going a bit crazy with this. If there's any Line6 genius around that could help me?

Cheers

gorka

Graph Tech Nut Install Variax 600

support@line6.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:17:36 GMT

hey guys i ordered a graphtech nut (model PT-6643-00) to replace the stock one,

i seem to remember a detailed instruction set on the old forum with pictures etc...

i'm unable to find that, could someone point me in the right direction... thanks!

Low E and A volume and fuzzy

support@line6.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:12:42 GMT

Hi I have a variax 500 and my low e and a strings vol is real low and fuze compared to the other strings reflashed firmware did not help will I need to change out the piezo and will line 6 send them to me there is no service center near me. will the x-bridge piezo fit in the variax saddles?

Variax600 bad noise with tremolo

support@line6.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:40:43 GMT

Hello there

Just got me a Variax 600 in excellent condition. Only problem is that when i use the tremolo the guitar starts making all kinds of noises. Not the kind a regular trem produces but almost like the noise that comes when one plugs in a cable with volume and amp already powered on. In other words it sounds as "bad connection".

Doesn't matter if I use a regular cable or RJ45-type (with my XTL). I'll try to attach a soundfile.

Any ideas how to fix it or where the problem lies?

I also got a 300 where the A and D strings are silent at first but comes alive after a while. I see that there are others with the same problem.

Any ideas?

Many regards

Olle

(Sweden)

Variax 700 tremolo bar

support@line6.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:03:11 GMT

I have recently purchased the Variax 700 electric guitar. Great axe, with some really sweet tones. I only have one problem, the included tremolo arm won't screw into the hole next to the bridge. Having looked at closeups of these guitar I concluded that most have something sticking up out of the hole (which I assume to be the tremolo arm holder). However, my guitar lacks that, the hole is in the bridge, for the rest it is completely flat. I am almost certain that the tremolo arm included is original. Is there any way to solve this or replace this? I've ordered my guitar from a different country so sending the entire thing back would be such a hassle. I really like it save for this one point.

Thanks a lot guys!

Matt

Variax Presets

support@line6.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:15:40 GMT

Is there a simply way to restore the factory presets to my Variax 600 guitar?

Transplanting Variax 300 electrics - Is scale length significant?

support@line6.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:51:10 GMT

I'm about to transplant my Variax 300 (electric) electronics into an ES335 copy. Someone told me that he's heard of problems with changing the scale length (possibly due to the algorithms in the electronics being programmed specifically for the output of the 25.5" scale length of a Variax guitar).I can't see why this would be the case but don't want to wait to find out for sure until I've completed the conversion!

Has anyone put Variax 300 electronics into a 24.5" scale guitar? Does it make any difference? Were there any intonation issues?

Thanks

Chris

xps A/B and variax 300

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:05:42 GMT

I hope you can help me, ive bought a 2nd hand variax 300, where the XPA A/B was included

My problem is, that when i connect the xlr output to a mixer, theres no sound... the jack output is fine.

Ive read that the 300 series was origanely shipped with the xps-mini, becasuse of some power issue ???!!!!!

isnt the electronics the same in the electric series ???

but anyways...... any suggestions.

a happy player.....

Alternate tunings

support@line6.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:53:11 GMT

What is the process of saving alternate tunings. I have a Variax 600 and Pod XT live on the floor. Manual does not address this directly. Do I need workbench?

Variax problems...

support@line6.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:12:40 GMT

Hi,

Very new to this so please forgive my naivity:)

I've been using my Variax for gigs for years and it has been a great tool, getting me through -25 in France to +50 in the Canaries but it died last night. I was playing away and first my bottom E string went, then my A, then my D. I had to cut the gig at this point. My D came back on the night but by then it was too late.

The next morning I set up, plugged in and the guitar worked fine for about 30 mins then the A string just stopped sounding. I unplugged, left it for a while then plugged in again and it's working!!! Any ideas?

I've also managed to buy a new Variax second hand this morning ( another local musician has three ) but the selector knob won't pull out so I can't assign guitars to Customise my guitar. Again, any ideas? I've tried pulling it with pliers ( not too hard ) but no joy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Gazza

Lefty variax

support@line6.com — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:30:27 GMT

Can you produce a lefty Variax 700 and a lefty Acoustic Variax, via a custom order, for me?

Variax Workbench

support@line6.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:17:09 GMT

I have the following computer hardware:

HP 345 Intel Celeron D Processor
512 MB
160 GB Hardrive
Windows XP
Guitar: Line 6 Variax 700 (Electric)

The Variax Workbench software was downloaded properly & appeared to be functioning. I experimented with the alternate tuning options. However, when I received a screen request asking if I wanted to change the Variax settings it changed in the scratch bank and asked if I wanted to change the settings on the Variax guitar itself but it did not work. I have checked the documents from the Variax Workbench community and although I followed the instructions (and in the instructions it was stated the settings would change immediately) the settings did not change. I attempted to apply the Stephen Still's tuning (EEEEBE) (flat & natural) & the Jimmy Page tuning for The Rain Song (DGCGCD). Both with electric & acoustic guitars which was not easy since it appears the software will not let you tune the same tuning multiple times. I also tried using the pre-set tunings (DADGAD; Drop D) but these also did not work. There is no manual explaining the process (unbelievable!) so can you provide the proper directions?

Ps In addition, the RJ-45 cable is stuck in the guitar & I am concerned it will break if I attempt to remove it too forcibly.

Instrument sound dropouts on Variax300 - anyone else?

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:39:43 GMT

Background:

I have a variax 300. It's been back to Line6 UK once already (who were very helpful) to sort out a loose data cable socket (I had to 'shim' a matchstick in the XLR/Data connector to stop horrid dropouts - they swapped out that board and reurned / collected by UPS).

Unfortunately, now it's back, there's a new problem:

I get an intermittent 'gargling dropouts' effect on single instruments - so, say 'spank4/5' will be dropping out while 'spank1/2/3' are OK and all others are fine, then, after say 10 mins the problem goes away, but comes back on a 'lester' instrument. The dropouts are noticeable on any 'sustained chord' at a kind of 'random tremelo' or 'sample and hold' intervals of 100-500ms and continues as long as the chord is held. Problem came and went during last band practice and was very, very boring.

I have tried, without success:

Downloading guitar firmware update (up to date anyway) via 'monkey'.

Re-booting guitar by removing data cable (and leaving it 20 secs or so).

Updating all the instruments (monkey)

Problem eventually goes away as mysteriously as it arrived.

Sounds like a very dodgy onboard DSP board to me.

I will be taking this up under warranty in the coming week, but have been checking it's not something already here...

...so is this problem familiar to anyone? If so I'd be interested to hear from you. I've had a look in the Forum, but couldn't see a topic on this...

Thank you

Part Needed

support@line6.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:27:07 GMT

I have a variax 700 on which the tremolo arm holder screw and inner collar have fallen out...this part just screws into the tremolo arm assembly.

I'd like to order another one...can I do it direct from line 6 UK.....rather than going through The Reverb Store in Bristol.

Power Supply Variax 600

support@line6.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:13:30 GMT

With my powersupply with 6 AA batteries I can only play two gigs of 10 minutes. Within I plug off the cable between amp and guitar. What's the matter? I thought batterie powersupply could last for 10 hours.

Unable to update USB firmware

support@line6.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:48:59 GMT

I have a Variax 600, and I've just taken delivery of Workbench with the USB interface.

After installing, it tells me to run Line 6 Monkey which then updated itself numerous times.

It then updated Workbench to v1.58. It now says I need to update the USB Firmware from 1.0 to 1.03.

Every time it attempts the update it either reports that it's unable to update because the file is corrupt, or that it can't update because the memory is locked.

The Workbench is unuseable, because every few minutes, it announces that the device is disconnected, then it decides it is connected, then it's not and so on.

Variax 300 5-way toggle problem

support@line6.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:15:21 GMT

Hi!

Just got a Variax 300 (well, a couple of months ago, but that's another story). As it had been sitting on the hook for quite a bit, and played quite a lot, the model knob and 5-way selector were a bit loose. The model knob was quite jumpy and switched models around while I was playing. So I brought the instrument back to the store and they sent it in to have both switches replaced. A month and a half later, I get the guitar back. The model knob is fine. The 5-way switch feels solid, but I'm having trouble accessing positions 1 and 4. Sometimes, switching from 2 to 1 does nothing. Then I'll bring the switch all the way to 5, then back to 1, and I'll be fine.

Sounds like anotherr trip to the shop, but I thought I'd ask in here anyways. Is this anything that some insulation of the "coffin" might cure? Any other advice? I'd hate to be anotherr month and a half without the guitar...

Thanks a bunch!

Paul

Cracking noise on reso and acoustic variax 300

support@line6.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:47:47 GMT

When selecting reso and acoustic models ther is a strange cracking sound constantly

reso 1 loud

reso 2,3 not present

reso 4 lower

reso 5 lower

acoustic 1 2 4 5 all the same

acoustic 3 it's faint

It's not on any others models

it is the same using power supply or batteries

please help me

e string dead

support@line6.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:11:42 GMT

hi,

since a couple a months my e-string doesn't produce any sound anymore ...... can somebody help me with this problem ....

i've tried to update the new system software etc but to no avail ..... where can i find a dealer? i bought mine from an online store in germany 2,5 years ago ....

thx bennie franssen

Why doesnt line6 sell replacement parts?

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:09:09 GMT

im wondering why the company doesnt sell replacement parts ?

New Variax Models?

support@line6.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:18:04 GMT

I keep reading through the threads about "new variax models" and I've noted local music shops seem to be getting rid of their 300's/500's at sale prices.

Are the 600's and 700's the "new models" everyones talking about here, or is a new series on the way? (i.e. within the next 6 months to a year).

Any info may help to save me a heap of pingers!

Can you get just electronics and saddles? (pedal steel idea!)

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:12:18 GMT

I have a Variax 500 and have been very pleased with the range of tones (and the accuracy). I've had an idea brewing for a while but have not really worked on it as there seemed to be too many roadbocks - but maybe not.

I play 50's/60's Fender Pedal Steel guitars. These are 8-string instruments and quite different from modern steels; the older (and more commonly used) models have a seperate string-pulling "changer" and bridge (some bridges are bars; some rollers; some are replaced with Strat-type saddles).

My idea was to adapt the Variax technology into a pedal steel. It's been discussed by many steel players as a great idea, but most are playing modern guitars with integrated pulling-finger/changer elements that would not work as a piezo transducer.

On a Fender, though, I could easily machine a bridgeplate and use standard Variax piezo saddles.

The problem is getting parts. If I used a 300, 500 or 700 as a "donor" I'd be two saddles short (again, the only commonly-found steel models this would work with are 8-string, 1957-1964 long-scale Fender 400 and 1000 models), and it seems silly to destroy a Variax just for parts.

So what I have are really two questions:

1. Can piezo bridge saddles be acquired individually - if so, where and how (I need pricing to work up a budget.)

2. What is the availability of the Variax electronics alone?

There is plenty of room for routing/mounting of the electronics, and oddly Fender pedal steels are NOT collector's items - they are valuable only as players, so modifying one does not devalue a "vintage guitar". There are quite a few players waiting for someone to try this - I mod and service Fender steels so it kind of fell in my lap!

Thanks -

Jim

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