By combining patented, industry-leading Line 6 digital modeling technology with boutique-style craftsmanship, James Tyler® Variax® is the only guitar in the world that can sound like an entire collection of vintage instruments – 28 instrument models, plus the James Tyler-designed guitar itself. No more dragging piles of instruments to gigs or recording sessions. JTV-59 gives you an endless variety of guitar sounds – from classic acoustic and vintage electric tones all the way to sitar and banjo – in a single-cut, 24-9/16″ scale-length, set-neck guitar designed by one of the world's finest luthiers.When it comes to electrics, we've included 18 incredible instruments to take you from classic rock sounds to blues, country and more. Featuring meticulous models based on the Strat®, Les Paul® and Rickenbacker® guitars, among others, your James Tyler Variax provides instant access to the guitar tones favored by the world's most famous players. Whether you're performing or recording guitar, Variax gives you an amazing breadth of sounds for all styles of music.

Out of Many, OneThe possibility of switching between a 1959 Fender Strat and a 1976 Gibson Firebird V on the fly is one usually reserved for rock stars and guitar shop owners, but Line 6 has put that power in a turn of the knob on the JTV59. Thanks to Variax technology, this guitar can recreate 25 different models, allowing you to instantly switch between iconic models from Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, and more.The ability to model several electric guitars would be one thing, but the JTV59 James Tyler goes further by offering acoustic models -- based on classics by Martin, Guild, and Gibson -- and even other instruments like a banjo and electric sitar.Choose from 11 TuningsMaking the JTV59 even more flexible is its ability to instantly switch between alternate tunings. Like the guitar models, alternate tunings are available at a turn of the dedicated knob. Go from standard tuning to open tunings to even baritone without ever touching a tuning knob. Quality in its own RightEven aside from the Variax technology, the JTV59 offers an excellent experience for guitarists who just want to plug in and play. The guitar's mahogany body features a carved maple top and is given an elegant and comfortable single cutaway shape. The mahogany neck is set-in and cut in a Tyler '59 rounded profile.Electronically, the guitar is powered by two alnico humbuckers that are wired to James Tyler's specs. They offer familiar "patent applied for" tone, but with extra kick in the bridge position.Specifications:• Mahogany body with carved maple top with flame maple veneer• Set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard• 24-9/16″ scale length• Tyler '59 neck shape• 22 medium-jumbo frets and dot inlays• 1-11/16″ Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL self-lubricating nut• Sealed tuners (16:1 turn ratio)• Chrome hardware• Fully adjustable Tyler-designed wraparound bridge• L.R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system• Vintage-voiced alnico neck and bridge humbuckers wound to Tyler's specs• Master Volume and Tone knobs• Model and Alt Tune knobs for easily accessing 28 vintage instrument sounds and 11 alternate tunings• 3-way selector switch• VDI (Variax® Digital Interface) for integration with Line 6 POD HD500 and POD HD PRO, and limited compatibility with POD® xt, POD® X3, Vetta™ II amplifier and other legacy Line 6 products• Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger (also functions as standard electric guitar without batteries)• Variax Workbench™ software and USB interface• Includes high-quality padded gig bag• Additional battery, charger and cable kit available separately