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Line 6

Description

The JTV-89F reaches far beyond the merely ordinary. With onboard Variax HD technology, you can instantly access the sounds of dozens of electric and acoustic guitars, as well as other fretted instruments, and switch between alternate tunes with the quick turn of a knob.

Beyond the miracle of the technology, the JTV-89F is also a fine instrument, designed by master luthier James Tyler. With a solid mahogany body and 3-piece maple neck that features Tyler's "Fast n' Flat" neck profile and a 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard, it's totally ready to shred. High-output Alnico humbuckers complement the Variax system for some seriously punishing guitar tones.

On stage or in the studio, the JTV-89F puts the versatility and tonal quality you want right at your fingertips, while offering an amazing set of options for creating new tones. Use the included Workbench software to dig in and further customize tunings, modeled pickup placement and choice — a virtually endless set of options that are only limited by your imagination.
Line 6 JTV-89F Standard Variax Electric Guitar Blood Red
Line 6 JTV-89F Standard Variax Electric Guitar Blood Red

Features

  • Gloss-finish solid mahogany body
  • 25.5"-scale 3-piece maple neck with 24-fret, 12"-radius Macassar ebony fingerboard
  • Dual high-output humbuckers plus Variax HD electronics with model and tuning select
  • Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo system, sealed, die-cast tuners

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Neck wood: 3-piece Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Macassar Ebony
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material 1.687 in. (42.8 mm) Locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High output humbucker Alnico
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: High output humbucker Alnico
  • Brand: Proprietary
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Variax modeling system
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone, model select, tuning select
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose Special double locking 2-point tremolo
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: South Korea

Reviews

5

2 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Rock Concerts1
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. None1
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  1. Experienced2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Tone2
  4. Solid Electronics2
  5. Good Pick Up1

Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Best Guitar Ever

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMacMetal

    fromCorpus Christi, TX

    For me it is the ability to select different tunings on the fly. I play everything from Clapton, to Black Sabbath, Metallica, Alice In Chains, System of a down, Soundgarden, Slipknot so I need to be able to retune and the JTV-89F allows me to do that. This guitar is worth the money even without the Variax electronics. The humbuckers are high output, the neck is fast and you can feel the quality of this instrument. This is the finest guitar I have ever owned.

  • Great instrument! Plays effortlessly, and sounds amazing!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJohnnyO

    fromMurrieta, CA

    I love this James Tyler Variax! The guitar itself is a quality instrument. Even without the Variax brain, it would be well worth it. Then add in the Variax electronics and you'll never need another guitar. The tones are amazing and accurate from the banjo to the vintage Les Paul, Tele, Strat, etc. I had an early Variax 300 years ago, and this model is light years ahead of it.

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