mkaylor Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I just purchased a demo model JTV-69 but it was missing the Tremolo bar. Guitar Center says they don't carry one for it. Is there a generic that I can buy that will fit or where can I order a true Line 6 one? Anyone know what they cost? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekc Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Order Spare Variax Parts here from FullCompasshttp://www.fullcompass.com/category/Musical-Instrument-Service-Parts.html?categoryOrder=Bestselling&view=&query=&brand%5B%5D=LN6 http://www.fullcompass.com/product/443391.html Line 6 30-51-0381 Line 6 JTV Tremelo ArmOUR PART # 30-51-0381 $14.50 here But know that the JTV-69 employs two types of Tremolo Arms - the current models have internal Threads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaylor Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thank you, is there an easy way to tell which one you have? The guitar I bought serial is W11110245 so that is Nov 2011 correct? Thanks again, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Mine is just like the one shown in the pix. Internal threads. I had to chase the internal threads on mine with a tap to get it to screw on properly. The threads were crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmaginnis Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hey Charlie. Are the tremolo bars sold,interchangeable with the different models of JTVs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Lol...just another couple of months and the thread would have been comatose for 2 full years. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 W11110245,... is from 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 "Are the tremolo bars sold,interchangeable with the different models of JTVs"---- 69 trem bars just works with 69's, the 30-51-0381 part number for the 2nd generation bridges starting around 2011. That part number is still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisnich77 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 How about the Variax Standard Tremolo Bar? Is it the same as the JTV-69? Bought a Standard and it didn't have one. If it doesn't then what is the part number for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 No,... JTV and Variax Standard Trem Bars are totally different. If you didn't get one, then log a ticket with Customer Support in your account. I don't see any in the inline store or Full Compass at this time. CS would probably come to me as a last resort, since I service guitars here and would have a spare part or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Tremolo Bars,... --Early legacy Variax trem bars are externally threaded, but will not fit in the newer Variax Standard. The hole diameters and threading are different, so they are not interchangeable with one another. See the Line 6 online store for those. --JTV69 (first generation bridge), no threading, locked at the top. At this point a non-issue, since there are no more of those left. All gone. --JTV69 (second generation bridge) is internally threaded a the bottom, so between that and the set screw at the top, locks in good for a no wobble operation. These are not interchangeable with other Trem bars Available through Full Compass. See Stvekc's earlier post and photos. --Variax Standard trem bar (and bridge) is modeled after the Fender Strat type, and only fits the Variax Standard. I don't see any on the Line 6 online store or Full Compass at this time. So check in periodically there for availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Mine is internally threaded. (never use it though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 All 69S bridges use the later version bridge, so will have the internal threaded Trem Bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisnich77 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 thank you psarkissian. do you know of the part number for it? So, I can keep and eye out for it. Unless someone can sell me one...? By the way I LOVE THIS GUITAR!!! Dream rig...complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 30-51-0739 for the Variax Standard. 30-51-0381 for the JTV-69/69S, as in the Stevekc post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russdquinn Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Will the 30-51-0381 work on my JTV-69 with serial number W12100144? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
variDude Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 7/22/2016 at 9:02 AM, psarkissian said: Tremolo Bars,... --Early legacy Variax trem bars are externally threaded, but will not fit in the newer Variax Standard. The hole diameters and threading are different, so they are not interchangeable with one another. See the Line 6 online store for those. --JTV69 (first generation bridge), no threading, locked at the top. At this point a non-issue, since there are no more of those left. All gone. --JTV69 (second generation bridge) is internally threaded a the bottom, so between that and the set screw at the top, locks in good for a no wobble operation. These are not interchangeable with other Trem bars Available through Full Compass. See Stvekc's earlier post and photos. --Variax Standard trem bar (and bridge) is modeled after the Fender Strat type, and only fits the Variax Standard. I don't see any on the Line 6 online store or Full Compass at this time. So check in periodically there for availability. What generation bridge uses the plastic bushing? Both? I just bought a JTV-69s from musiciansfriend and the plastic bushing broke (in the middle of a guitar solo in the middle of a gig) after about two weeks of very sparse tremolo usage. I returned the guitar, but would like to buy another. Perhaps this was a first gen bridge? I need something more road-ready and don’t want to have to worry about cheap plastic parts breaking on my tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Both generation use a bushing. Don't know if the early generation bushing is still available. It's not the same as the current generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
variDude Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 12:43 PM, psarkissian said: Both generation use a bushing. Don't know if the early generation bushing is still available. It's not the same as the current generation. Are both generation’s bushings made of plastic? If your statement about the two generations difference is the threading and locking difference, you’re definitely wrong about them being available, as the guitar I bought last month had no threading and locked at the top. Warning people: this is still an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
variDude Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 7/22/2016 at 4:22 PM, psarkissian said: All 69S bridges use the later version bridge, so will have the internal threaded Trem Bar. This may be inaccurate. I bought a 69s with no threading and it had a locking mechanism on a non-threaded tremolo arm. Maybe the screw was there in the body of the guitar (2nd gen bridge) and Perhaps the guitar was packed with a first gen tremolo arm, hence the troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walternativo Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 So can a treamolo system be mounted on variax guitars? I thought having piezo-based sounds the strings couldn't be scrached on the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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