pinoy1 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hello To All, I'm thinking of getting either the JTV-69s or JTV-89, right now I like them both equally. I was wondering though, for those who have experienced on both guitars, do the modelling on both guitars sounds good? And is there a noticeable difference on the modelling and acoustic sounds between the two? I'm assuming that there will be at least a slight difference in sounds when comparing the two guitars since they have different PUs and configuration. I'm planning on purchasing one of these guitars soon. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Both guitars use the same modeling. The choice is more about what kind of guitar you want to have. I like the models. Some do not. There is a set of older models that some people like more that you can replace the newer HD models with. They're from the previous Variax's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstar1960 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The modelling software is identical on all JTVs - 59, 69, 89 - and all variations. The factory supplied default alternate tune settings are the same on 59 and 69 but the 89 has a different set more suitable for "heavy rock" style players, plus the 89 does also have access to a model copy of it's own on-board mag p-ups, so you can apply the alternate tuning programming to them. The 3 guitar styles are obviously different and will therefore have an affect on exactly how you play them and also the physical differences may introduce subtle variations in how the model sounds get rendered, but I think you would have to have an extremely fine tuned ear to be able to differentiate between a LESTER BRIDGE model being played on a 59, 69 or 89. I would think that most people would not be able to tell the difference. As brue58ski pointed out, the main thing is to choose the guitar with the physical characteristics that suit your playing style best, because each of them have different shaped necks (chunky, slim), different nut widths, different scale lengths, different numbers of frets, and different access to the higher frets. Also whether or not you want a trem - then that limits your choice to a 69 or an 89F. If you want a fixed bridge then you can only go for a 59 or an 89. If you want a slim fast neck then it's only the 89. If you want a vintage chunky neck with narrow width nut then it's the 69. One other important thing to point out is that if you go for a 69 you can easily swap out the neck to one with a profile and radius that exactly matches your preference, essentially any neck that will fit a standard FENDER pocket can be used. If you want a FENDER scale length then it has to be a 69 or an 89, if you want a GIBSON scale length then it has to be the 59, etc etc.. So, make your choice based on your preferences for the physical attributes of the guitar and what style of music you will be playing, and rest assured that the modelling available will be the same with the one exception I noted above regarding the 89 pickups model. Hope that helps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hello To All, I'm thinking of getting either the JTV-69s or JTV-89, right now I like them both equally. I was wondering though, for those who have experienced on both guitars, do the modelling on both guitars sounds good? And is there a noticeable difference on the modelling and acoustic sounds between the two? I'm assuming that there will be at least a slight difference in sounds when comparing the two guitars since they have different PUs and configuration. I'm planning on purchasing one of these guitars soon. Thanks! The mag pickup configurations have nothing to do with the modeling...piezos supply the input for the models, which are identicle on both guitars. The only difference is with some of the alt. tunings...the 89 has a few of the super low drop tunings that only whales can hear. Major differences are in look and feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinoy1 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks, brue58ski, edstar1960 and cruisinon2 for all your inputs! Now, I have a better understanding on which guitar I'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlfukinjam Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 plus the 89 does also have access to a model copy of it's own on-board mag p-ups, so you can apply the alternate tuning programming to them. Can you explain what this means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Can you explain what this means? Just as there are digital models of 28 (or so) different guitars in there, on the 89 they chose to include a model of the actual mag pickups that they're equipped with. Why I don't know...always seemed a little redundant to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlfukinjam Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That's what I was thinking, but thought it was too bizarre. Weird. Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb7170 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I don't have the 89(F), but think the idea was to have the ability to use the alt tuning with the sound of the native pups. Plus, the 89 pup models are available in WB for the 59 & 69 users... Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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