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Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:21:59 GMT

Thanks for figuring this out. I've had my Variax since new about 7 years and hardly played it because of this problem, even replaced the guitar once under warranty with Guitar Center. Strings would never quite sound in same volume. I was thinking it was my Crate acoustic amp. Almost gave up on the guitar, then replaced the strings to try one more time. Problem was worse, low volume on all 4 low strings. Only the top two strings would show up in the tuner. Did a search and came across this. The guitar sounds great now. Thank you so much. As for Variax, I'm really hesitant to buy another product because of this ridiculous issue.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:54:13 GMT

arenalife,

I notice you posted at 1:53 AM. Hopefully that's because you were having so much fun playing your Variax that you just couldn't put it down. I'm glad you got working right. lectricfrets

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:53:59 GMT

Thanks SO much for this tip, I just changed strings on my acoustic 300 and 3 strings didn't sound hardly at all!! Held the saddle back to the rear while tuning up and it's perfect again. THANK YOU.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:52:29 GMT

Glad to help !

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:29:56 GMT

Thanks so much - just holding the saddle in place while tuning was all it took.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:50:18 GMT

I had the same problem. You might be able to correct the symptom by loosening all the strings. As you re-tighten them, they tend to rock the saddle toward the neck. Use your finger tips to pull the saddle away from the neck as hard as you can while tightening the strings. Tune it a little sharp as you hold the saddle, then let go and tune it to pitch. This worked for my Acoustic 300. Once I did this and had the balance good, I could touch up tuning without recreating the problem. It only seemed to happen when I changed strings. Others have said it worked for them, but not for everyone. Eventually, I took it to a Line 6 repair center just before the warranty ran out and they replaced the peizo pickup. It's been fine since then. I believe the pickups are made by LR Baggs. Good luck.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:10:30 GMT

Hello,

The pickup on the acoustic 300 series does not have individual pickups, but is a "strip" underneath the bridge. It sounds like the pickup may not be making a strong contact or is beginning to fail. Please see the info for having your unit repaired:

Product Repair

http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4285

Line6Andy

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Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:47:27 GMT

http://line6.com/company/contact/

scroll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see the phone numbers.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:44:21 GMT

Thanks for trying to help, unfortunately the electrics are not the same as the 300 acoustic so none of your suggestions are going to apply here. So far I'm really disappointed with the line 6 support. The website said a line 6 moderator would answer any questions, but so far no response. I can't find any phone number on the website to call, else I would have called instead of posting. I can't believe how hard they make it to buy something as simple as a pickup. I guess we're being herded into using a line 6 repair shop.

Re: variax 300 acoustic steel pickup

support@line6.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:39:58 GMT

For the variax electrics you can adjust the volume of each string, that function may be available for the acoustic as well. In addition, the was some sequence you could set at power up that would allow you to adjust the individual volumes from the guitar itself (I don't remeber what is was, check vettaville.com or vettaville.nl) for the electrics, again this may be available for the acoustic.

Sorry I just checked and the 300 acoustic will not work with the workbench

Here is a link from the institute of noise about the electric start up modes:

http://www.instituteofnoise.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15539&SearchTerms=string,volume

Someone at line6 technical support may be able to tell you if there is a startup mode for your 300, give them a call.

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