mcmeekan
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Can you recommend any luthiers or companies that could build a custom Variax. I have a Variax Standard but want to do a full swap (neck, body, color, pickups, etc.) and I know these are complex instruments. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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There are pitfalls to transplants. The man one being that the electronics will sound different in another body and guitar. Body/guitar acoustics are part of the modeling process and processing. The electronics are designed for the guitar they are in.
Also, pick-up and toggle switch configuration are different between them. Variax Standard with 3 pick-ups and 5-way toggle won't work well in a Les Paul body with 2 pick-ups and a 3-way toggle. Along with other things.
Don't know anyone off hand in New Jersey. Couple guys out here in California. One did a guitar for Oz Noy. Wasn't easy for him. Don't know if he's up for doing another one.
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Yeah, I assumed this would not be any easy project for any luthier. I'm fine working with guys in California if you happen to have any name suggestions. I actually came across the Oz Noy customer Variax on Reverb - looks cool but just not my style. Any name recommendations would be great; I recognize the risk and challenge but that's what also makes such a project fun. Thanks again.
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Does your Variax get hot?
mcmeekan replied to mcmeekan's topic in James Tyler Variax Guitars / Workbench HD
No worries. Since I've only had the guitar for less than 48 hours and one rehearsal, it was something I've never had with any other guitar before. I agree that if I keep it plugged in for 30 minutes and it didn't get warm, then it was just a one-off occurrence. Unfortunately, since I don't have the VDI or a battery charger - I can't fully validate but I will definitely investigate further. My only concern was it was a used guitar (probably should have stated that earlier) and I just want to be sure there's not major technical issue before by 45 day return window closes. Thanks again. -
Does your Variax get hot?
mcmeekan replied to mcmeekan's topic in James Tyler Variax Guitars / Workbench HD
I have never had a similar issue with another guitar getting hot like this. I assumed that due to the amount of "technology" within the guitar, combined with the heat in the rehearsal space - this was normal. It does not appear to be associated at all with the battery; however, I can not validate that until I receive my VDI cable. It was actually a small section just above the battery compartment (about 2 inches in diameter) which was warm (not burning hot) while all of the surrounding wood was cool to the touch. I may not have actually noticed it but I was using a shorter than usual guitar strap so the guitar was sitting higher up and resting a little on my stomach (I'm not fat in anyway but I have a little gut) and it was warm enough that I was getting a small sweat spot on my shirt which correlated with the warm spot on the guitar. Based on everyone's comments, this does not seem normal. -
Has anyone experienced an issue where thier Variax gets hot when playing (specifically where the electronics are in the guitar, not necessarily where the battery is). I just got my used Variax yesterday and used it during rehearsal last night. I had a sweat spot on my stomach from the guitar. Is this normal or could there be an issue with this guitar?