Hey, gang!
I’m looking at buying my first Variax and I wanted to get some answers to some questions I have. I think it would be an awesome compliment to my Helix Rack and Helix LT.
I currently play Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Telecasters and PRS.
I’m looking at picking up the JTV89F because I used to play Ibanez RG’s and Jems. This model reminds me of those guitars. I’ve always liked the wizard necks on Ibanez’s and though the JTV89F is different can anyone tell me if it’s similar to the RG’s/Jems?
Ok, before I make the jump into a modeling guitar...
1. I only need the digital cable and NOT 1/4” to communicate with my Helix, correct? (Piezo and mags transmit over VDI?)
2. The stored tunings on a JTV89F is different from the other Variax models? I can’t find a reference to what the tunings are.
3. If so, can I simply use the workbench software to change the tunings to match the other Variax models?
4. If so, can I replace the 89F knob so it also matches the other Variax’s?
5. Is the tremolo cavity routed so that the trem can be pulled up as well as pushed down? (Ala Ibanez models) I’m not buying the 89F for metal exclusively so the other (more common?) tunings would suit me better.
6. It’s my understanding the Variax is powered through the 1/4” jack so no battery is needed? Then if I run VDI to the Helix I’m using battery only?
7. Plugging in both 1/4” AND VDI is a huge no no?
8. If all of my patches and snapshots call up particular models and tunings on the Variax (VDI) then I shouldn’t have to touch the Variax knobs at all, right?
I’m sure I’ll have other questions along the way. Thanks for helping me out while I wait for the big online stores to actually get more Variax guitars in stock!
I’m thinking my dream rig would look like a Variax, Helix and Powercab Plus.
Anyone running this rig?