RNRage Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Picking up a used Variax 700 Electric on Thursday. I plan on upgrading the tuners to the Tronical Tune system and can't find anywhere online the Spacing between the Tuning Pegs and the size of the hole.. My guess is probably 10mm.. But a definite answer on both questions would be very much appreciated. I'm convinced that one of their models would probably fit.. Or need minimal work to make them fit. Also getting a POD XT Live with the deal. Thanks a bunch guys and gals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Size of hole is 9mm.. That's all i know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I installed Planet Waves Locking Tuners on my Variax 500 with no need to modify the holes. (the 3 and 3 set) Best change I made to that guitar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRage Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 I plan on putting robot tuners on it.. If they fit. It isn't completely necessary though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay-man Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I plan on putting robot tuners on it.. If they fit. It isn't completely necessary though. Is that to keep in tune or to for alt tunings? In my opinion, benefit-wise: Variax Alt Tuning > Robot Tuner Alt Tuning Pros: -Doesn't wear the strings down which cause string breakage -Instant -Can capo up -Strings tension stays the same at all times, and therefor... -Doesn't sound muddy when tuning down (a little bit when you got really low, but still pretty good) Cons: -Small latency -Minor artifacts here and there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRage Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Is that to keep in tune or to for alt tunings? In my opinion, benefit-wise: Variax Alt Tuning > Robot Tuner Alt Tuning Pros: -Doesn't wear the strings down which cause string breakage -Instant -Can capo up -Strings tension stays the same at all times, and therefor... -Doesn't sound muddy when tuning down (a little bit when you got really low, but still pretty good) Cons: -Small latency -Minor artifacts here and there I got my Variax 700 on Thursday and tried the alternate tuning via Workbench.. I wasn't really.. Thrilled with it. It's do-able, for now. The guitar itself.. Absolutely fantastic, I won't ever look back. I tried the Tronical Tune system at NAMM when I went with the shop I work for and they're hands down, incredible. Takes literally 2 seconds to go to any desired tuning (which I use a lot of with my solo live loop rig). The problem with me really, is that I use too many open tunings to program into 10 custom slots, when taking into consideration that I do need some of those custom slots for other noise that I make besides alternate tunings. I use about 5-6 alternate tunings.. But that varies between 4-5 different instruments. I'd need about 3 1/2 custom banks, lol. Again, I'm impressed by the thing so much that I won't ever look at another option for the type of gigs I'm doing. Beats the hell out of carrying about 5 different instruments. I was turned off by Line 6 when they first came out with the early PODs. Always have been a hardcore tube guy (still am but some complicated back issues are making me turn to lightweight digital gear).. But Line 6 is definitely winning me over, tbh. I'll still always have my Boogie, Soldano, and Budda.. But I probably won't ever carry them out again, haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersteinVS Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Did you ever find out if the tuners fit? i was thinking about doing the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktinley Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Has anyone found an answer to this yet please? Have a Variax 700 and was considering putting the electronics in another body with a vintage strat neck Now I am starting to think it would be a mistake as 700 is a really nice Japanese made guitar which is almost as good as my old PRS But I hate tuning guitars so I need Tronical - sooooooo??? Which one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckenic Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry to bump this but was there ever a definative answer please? Thinking of treating my 700 to a Tronical for the new year and would love correct info... Many thanks folks! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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