James Tyler Variax Guitars / Workbench HD

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1. Has the electronics on the Variax series ever been upgraded?

   By Topaz, May 2, 2015
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   • Topaz
   • May 5, 2015

2. magnetic pickups jtv-69 sounding much better

   By pol2711, May 31, 2015
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   • pol2711
   • December 19, 2015

3. Model knob freaking out again

   By clay-man, June 1, 2015
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   • clay-man
   • June 16, 2015

4. Why do the magnetic and sampled sounds sound "farty"?

   By getthewillies, April 15, 2016
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   • amsdenj
   • April 30, 2016

5. JTV 59 Questions

   By specracer986, July 11, 2017
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   • Rocco_Crocco
   • September 20, 2017

6. Does the JTV 89F suffer from the plink issue some 59s and 69s have?

   By Rocco_Crocco, July 22, 2016
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   • psarkissian
   • August 5, 2016

7. Variax battery draining rapidly.

   By Gkf9, December 22, 2016
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   • JTSC777
   • February 2, 2017

8. Getting the most authentic acoustic model sounds

   By Mrkgtr49, April 19, 2017   

   • variax acoustic models
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   • cbeattyjr
   • April 27, 2017

9. VDI cable connection

   By MemphoBuckeye, May 20, 2017
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   • psarkissian
   • June 30, 2025

10. Basic Steps to Select Models and ATs

    By traphillman, July 29, 2017   

    • jtv controls
    • ats
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    • Matt_Brown
    • August 10, 2017

11. Why does the vdi cable sound different, meaning worse and a bit less responsive than a 1/4 cable?

    By MarkJarvis, June 30, 2018
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    • psarkissian
    • January 15, 2024

12. pickup .vs. models huge volume difference

    By Frankg111, November 5, 2019
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    • Frankg111
    • November 25, 2019

13. What Would Be A Good Tube Amp For Jtv Guitar?

    By dchernov551, May 9, 2013   

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    • ColonelForbin
    • January 13, 2014

14. Help Needed

    By racer73, October 7, 2013   

    • james tyler variax hd upgrade
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    • edstar1960
    • January 3, 2014

15. Fw 2.0 Recording - Martin 6-string / Gibson Les Paul

    By wolbai, October 16, 2013
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    • CACHERA
    • October 24, 2013

16. Putting 11's On Jtv 69

    By broker2, October 12, 2013
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    • lectricfrets
    • November 1, 2013

17. Banjo Ideas?

    By daedae, November 7, 2013
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    • brue58ski
    • November 21, 2013

18. Jtv-59 Toggle Switch Snapped - Not A Happy Dream Rig User

    By guitarmech111, November 18, 2013
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    • Charlie_Watt
    • March 25, 2014

19. Can I Replace My Jtv69 Single Coil Pickup Covers?

    By waltnix, March 14, 2014
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    • psarkissian
    • March 21, 2014

20. Dramatic Volume Loss On Models After 2.0 Update

    By paulmackay1979, March 18, 2014   

    • volume
    • jtv
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      • variax
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    • dorkdog
    • March 30, 2014

21. Sg Sound On Jtvariax

    By MatB39, April 24, 2014   

    • jtv
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      • variax
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    • 20 replies
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    • jandrio
    • June 16, 2014

22. Fw V2.0 On Jtv Causing Pod Hd500x To Reboot

    By jakeman19, April 20, 2014
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    • Charlie_Watt
    • April 23, 2014

23. Strictly Rumor: Next Variax will be Yamaha guitar

    By billlorentzen, July 28, 2014
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    • clay-man
    • November 20, 2014

24. New Acoustic Model...

    By ckonefke, November 9, 2014   

    • jtv
    • acoustic
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      • model
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    • psarkissian
    • March 21, 2016

25. What have you done to me line 6 ? WHY ... ARE YOU STUPID !

    By Segomil, December 25, 2014
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    • arislaf
    • February 9, 2015

26. Variax HD transplant into an acoustic guitar?!

    By Mumpitz74, March 3, 2015
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    • psarkissian
    • June 30, 2017

27. New Mother-of-Toilet-Seat pickguard for the 69

    By cruisinon2, May 9, 2015
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    • cruisinon2
    • May 31, 2015

28. Tone question about the Variax HD Models

    By CipherHost, July 31, 2015
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    • CipherHost
    • August 1, 2015

29. How does Standard compare to JTV, I believe Standard has no piezo so how does it get the sound from the strings?

    By patgiff, September 27, 2016
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    • psarkissian
    • October 6, 2016

30. Is there any guitar maintenance that could void warranty?

    By clay-man, March 15, 2016
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    • clay-man
    • March 21, 2016

31. Jtv69s model - 2010

    By Ricky_B, March 29, 2016
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    • Ricky_B
    • March 31, 2016

32. Modeling tones have become dark and dull

    By kphilbin, February 14, 2017
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    • Smashcraaft
    • September 9, 2017

33. JTV-69 New user

    By Dagoof, May 23, 2016   

    • mag pickup
    • barely any sound
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    • Dagoof
    • June 2, 2016

34. Just did a stupid thing......aka need advice

    By chuskey, June 2, 2016
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    • psarkissian
    • April 12, 2021

35. Need USB Interface

    By musicimpossible, June 18, 2016
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    • Fretburner
    • June 21, 2016

36. JTV-59 arrived, unexpected observations & questions

    By gstew, November 20, 2016
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    • Fenderflame28
    • February 21, 2017

37. JTV 59 Will not function beyond "Magnetic Pickups"

    By hopperpost, December 1, 2016   

    • james tyler
    • jtv59
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      • leds
      • no lights
      • no modeling
      • no workbench
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    • cruisinon2
    • January 9, 2017

38. JTV69s magPU's no sound!

    By ollake, January 22, 2017   

    • jtv 69 magnet pickup low volu
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    • jerseyboy
    • October 23, 2021

39. Alright, apologizing in advance. VDI + 1/4” both at the same time. . . BAD?

    By barkerm, May 9, 2019
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    • psarkissian
    • July 23, 2019

40. Battery Charger - Variax James Tyler - Absolute Joke

    By MrBluesman, February 26, 2024
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    • psarkissian
    • May 16, 2024

41. Cloning a Variax JTV

    By jon_bondy, August 22, 2024   

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    • psarkissian
    • March 10, 2025

42. Mixing Magnetics With Models

    By dtray187, August 20, 2013
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    • anonyrat
    • April 26, 2014

43. Jtv Not Recognized With The Workbench Hd

    By arislaf, August 30, 2013   

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    • gcarval1972
    • July 17, 2015

44. Workbench Preset Volume

    By oehman, September 1, 2013
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    • brue58ski
    • October 1, 2021

45. Replacement Usb Interface Device

    By ddalton, September 18, 2013   

    • variax
    • variax hardware
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      • variax hardware
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      • usb interface device
      • variax connection
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    • tooth
    • July 23, 2017

46. Hd Version And Alt. Tunings (praising)

    By arislaf, September 23, 2013
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    • cruisinon2
    • January 31, 2014

47. Weird Overtones On Jtv 59 On Low E

    By stumblinman, January 26, 2014   

    • harmonics
    • piezo
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    • diggerbarnz
    • February 7, 2014

48. Has any JTV59 owner replaced their entire bridge?

    By edstar1960, July 24, 2015   

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      • alternative
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    • rustkings
    • January 31, 2022

49. Replacing Or Cleaning Scratchy Volume Pot

    By tomt6257, March 5, 2014
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    • psarkissian
    • May 5, 2025

50. How Do I Switch From Modeling To Magnetics On 69

    By the29band, March 25, 2014
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    • abrazen
    • April 29, 2014