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Factory are D'Addario XL-110's (10 set). 9's tend to be too light. Don't go higher than 11's,... especially on a 59 as it is a set neck.

Very good.

500X is an HD series, so old Workbench won't be compatible. You will need to use the interface device for a Variax 700.

Need a TRS tipped guitar cable, between the guitar and the XPS. Could also be a connection issue in the guitar, it's more than 15 years old, should have it look at by a Line 6 authorized service center.

Yes, that will do fine.

12AX7 EH is fine. pre-amp tubes do not have to be matched pairs. The Electro-Harmonix are fine.

https://line6.com/find/service_center/ Melison 14 Bld Du Mont D' Est Noisy Le Grand, 93160 +33143046473 sav@melison.fr

Green stamp on the power tubes would be the EH head logo, it is typically green. Fizz could be noise from lights, a filter capacitor getting old, or just old tubes. With normal use, tubes should be changed out once every 18 to 24 months. Tube amps in general will never sound like a solid state transistor based amp, it's one the things people like about them. Fizz (a form of noise) or any other noise that's excessive should be looked at by a Line 6 authorized service center tech. https://line6.com/find/service_center/ I don't see a service history on it, so it's probably over-due for a tube change, bias and test by an authorized service center.

Double check the Line 6 Downloads page, check that the computer OS is compatible with Monkey and Workbench.

On the Downloads page, on the Line 6 site, checking the hardware, software and computer OS combinations will show what will work with your set-up. And the age of the 600, maybe it's time for check up for it. https://line6.com/find/service_center/

You are using a 50-Ohm mic cable for the Line 6 Link? When was the last time the tubes were changed out? Are they the specified tubes and bias (go to a Line 6 authorized service for that)? Topology II and IV are the noisier louder ones for that extra crunch people like. Along with Class, Triode vs Pentode,... they will all play a part in the noise floor level and distortion level of the settings.

Kevin Cadogan of Third Eye Blind has rigged the 5-way switch on his JTV-69 to switch quickly, using the Workbench HD application, since he does song that require quick switching in the middle of the song. As a result, when his guitar comes in for servicing, he sends in a custom model patch switch list, so I can check that each custom patch is in the correct switch position that it is supposed to be in. Stevic McKay (who designed the Shuriken) of Twelve Foot Ninja, does similar custom patching making using of the model positions and the 5-way switch positions. Both very clever.

" 240V to 110V transformers 80watts ",... For Chile, 220VAC @ 50Hz step down to 117-120VAC @ 60Hz. Maybe 100 Watts so that there is some breathing room on the power. They maybe a 50 Watt amp, but they sound bigger than that.

Check with A&T Trade Distributions in Moscow, maybe they can point you to someone closer. https://line6.com/find/service_center/

What silverhead said, head knows his stuff. Check the model gallery in the owners manual. Stevic had some patches where certain strings were attenuated or muted altogether. If that is not the case,... alcohol on a cotton swab, drip it onto the piezo/saddle, then blow out with canned air. Repeat as needed. It clears out any dust debris and such. The saddle acts as the chassis ground for the piezo, keep it clean prevents intermittent connections. If it's still a problem, it should be serviced by a Line 6 authorized service center.

First, put the original speaker back in. Save any custom patches to the SD Card, then check the manual on resetting factory defaults. See if that clears it up.

Try alcohol on a cotton swab, drip it onto the piezo, then blow it clear with canned air.

Very good.

Would have to be a left handed 500, as we never made a left handed 600. They do look similar.

Google translated :: Hello, is there anyone from line 6 to pass on our messages?? I would be ready to pay the price for this guitar, any model even if you have to pay the custom shop ... And yes if there are possible conversions I take !!!! ps: Sorry for being left-handed. Don't apologize for being left handed. Unfortunately, we do not have a custom shop. Some of us here wish we did, I would be part of it. Google translated :: Ne vous excusez pas d'être gaucher. Malheureusement, nous n'avons pas de boutique personnalisée. Certains d'entre nous ici souhaiteraient que nous le fassions, j'en ferais partie. You might look into searching online for Variax 500 Electric Left hand parts an assemble one from that. Google translated :: Vous pouvez rechercher en ligne des pièces pour main gauche Variax 500 Electric et en assembler une à partir de là.

Whatever is marked on he board for that fuse position. And see my prior warning about Fuse-F2.

JTV bridge/piezos would be best match.

And still use piezos and its circuit board?

Tone color/EQ will sound different in a different body. All of these Variax guitars are solid body, so there will be even more difference in tone in a hollow body. And it will have to be a three pick-up with a 5-way switch, or it won't function the same.

Either a short on the control board or a problem with the cable between the control board and main processor board, old tubes pulling down power and throwing it off a bit.Being a 14+ year old product, maybe even a glitch on the processor board itself, or a combination of those. It will need to be looked at by a Line 6 authorized service center in your area. https://line6.com/find/service_center/