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That's what I've been using (the '63 Spring, which I believe is a Fender). Pretty sure the original had a spring, it's what the reissue of the Deluxe has. Thought I'd finally take the time to dig up how to use the actual reverb in the amp model. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to tell the difference (if there would have been any). Still it seems odd that L6 included a second amp model, but left the primary differentiator to a separate FX block. I guess there's not really anywhere to put the extra controls in the amp block, but why not include a "'65 Blackface" Reverb FX, and label the knobs to match those on the amp. I guess modeling the reverb separately from the amp would be tricky, the way they did it give you more options (like using the reverb on the normal channel). Anyway, thanks for the reply.

When I add a Fender Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb, I only see the same controls as the normal channel for either of these amps. I can't find the reverb controls (Reverb, Speed, Intensity) on my HD500 or in the HD500 Edit app. I feel like I'm missing something obvious here. I know there's a separate pre-amp circuit, but shouldn't there be some extra knobs. (separately, I find it baffling that there doesn't seem to be some 10 year old discussion of this topic).

I realize this is a very old thread, but since nobody seems to have actually answered the original poster’s question, I’ll add my 2 cents. I own a Variax 600, and am waiting for a recently ordered JTV-69s. I’ve been reviewing the the Pilot’s Handbook / Pilot’s Guide as well as the Workbench HD Pilot’s Guide to understand the differences. They are more significant than I realized. There are some Guitar Body and pickup deletions and additions, as well as some streamlining of the 5 position switch. In the T-Model position - The the Thinline tele is gone (it’s also gone from Workbench HD). The selector switch now makes sense - positions 1-3-5 are now; bridge, both, neck, and positions 2-4 are Widerange Humbuckers (which I don’t think existed in the old Workbench). In the Lester position - The 58 LP Standard on 1-3-5 is now a 59 and the Goldtop and Custom on 2-4 have been replaced with P90s for the 59 Standard. In the Special position - The Jr. is gone and the selector switch now makes sense - 1-3-5 are bridge, both, and neck on the 55 LP Special, and 2-4 are the 76 Firebird. In the R-Billy position - The 56 Silver Jet has been replaced with a 59 Duo Jet. I think the only difference is color so …? In the Chime position - The 68 Rickenbacker 360 and 66 360-12 have been replace with 66 370 and 370-12. The selector switch still kind of makes sense with 1-3-5 as bridge, both, neck for the 370 and 2-4 for the 12 string. Without going into Workbench the new middle pickup is not selectable, so … weird choice to change models. In the Semi position - The 67 Casino has been replaced with a 64 (different P90s, I think). In the Jazzbox position - the 57 ES-175 (with Humbuckers) has been replaced with a 54 with P90s. These are the things that stood out to me. Maybe some have changed with updates.

I just picked up a Bose L1 Compact PA to use with my HD500. I initially ran a TRS cable from one of the 1/4" out jacks to Channel 2 on the L1 (with the switch set to Line Level). It worked okay, but I got a lot of noise at modest volume settings (approaching 12 o'clock) on the L1. I've tried a couple of cables and the noise persists. I've seen posts indicating others have had similar experience, and resolved it by using a TRS to RCA Y cable. I've cobbled together such a cable using a TRS extension, a 1/4" to 1/8" converter and 1/8" to RCA Y cable and it works great. I want to replace this cobbled together mess with a proper cable, but I wonder if I'd be better off a dual TS to dual RCA cable. The PA is mono, but it seems like grabbing both left and right would avoid issues having to adjust the pan settings on the mixer. The TRS to RCA setup works great using the headphone jack also, but I'd kind of like to keep that open for ... headphones. Any advice appreciated.

I'm using a single Event ASP8 that I picked up used and am very happy with the sound. Perhaps someone can chime in as to why a second one would add much utility. I suppose it would allow you to run a dual signal path with two different amps, but that seems kind of niche.

Thanks for pointing out the setlist in Bass/Aco/Voc. Somehow the abbreviations didn't catch my eye. Those will be interesting to toy with.

I saw a comment in another thread about using the Hiway 100 as an acoustic amp. The comment was somewhat oblique - I think it was a thread about the acoustic amp in the vintage pack (which I gather is intended for use when output is going to a guitar amp). Is the Hiway a common choice for acoustic players? I thought it sounded pretty good (which surprised me), and it adds amp control via the knobs. And it adds some boost and EQ on the amp knobs.

Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I haven't found a good thread. I have a Variax 600 and POD HD500 connected to a single 8 inch studio monitor connected to the left XLR output (not exactly my dream rig, but I'm happy). I'm a beginning guitar player trying to learn a bit of Folk / Rhythm / Jazz guitar. I primarily use the acoustic, Jazzbox and Semi models on the Variax (D-28, ES-175, ES-335 and Casino). What I find myself defaulting to is a patch with no amp and no effects, or maybe just an EQ. I'm pretty happy with the sound, but I suspect there is a lot of room for improvement. And I suspect that many of you are using similar setups. Can anyone suggest ways to improve on a clean acoustic sound?

Thanks for the comments. I recently picked up a Squire "51 (second hand on the cheap), which has a Strat body (never owned a strat before). I'm less excited than I thought I would be after play it for a few days. I thought the shape would be loads more comfortable than my 600. Not so much. Not that is isn't great, but if it didn't have the tummy cutout in the back I think it would maybe be less comfortable to hold than my 600 (I play sitting down 99% of the time). I also installed Workbench on an old laptop with 1024 x 768 screen, and I dislike it quite a bit less now. All in all I'm not sure the upgrade is warranted ... Though I would like the separate know for alternate tunings / v capo.

Have you come across any issues or observations that make you wish you'd gotten a JTV instead?

So, I currently own a Variax 600, and I'm very happy with it ... mostly. The old Workbench software is pretty bad, especially on my windows 10 laptop with very high DPI monitor, and lacks some of the cool integration with HD500 edit that show up when you select Tyler Variax. I also would like a more traditional Strat shaped body. So, I'd like to upgrade to either a Standard or possibly JTV-69. From what I see, they appear to be the same as far as the electronics go. The knob layout on the Standard seems better to me, and I've read several posts that say the JTV neck is "chunky" (as in thick). I do wish they had the belly cutout but it looks like that's where they put the battery compartment (on both). I do not have a retailer nearby that carries either so, while I'm hoping to find one used, I'll most likely end up ordering one from Sweetwater or Amazon. For me the choice seems obvious. The Standard looks nicer on paper and is several hundred dollars cheaper. But 2 things elude me. Is the build quality any better on the JTV (not the made in USA models, those are way out of range)? Are there any features I'm overlooking in the electronics (or in the software; Workbench HD / HD500 Edit) that I may be overlooking? Comments from anyone who's played both would be great. BTW, the sound of the Mags is really secondary to me. I really play around with the acoustic models more than anything.