The Variax Standard is a quality electric guitar that brings together the guitar construction expertise of Yamaha with the tone modeling prowess of Line 6 to offer a wide variety of vintage-sounding tones on a single guitar.
This guitar comes with a massive library of authentic-sounding vintage tones that the player can switch between at his or her fancy. Live-gigging musicians can dial in different guitar sounds using the same instrument rather than having to switch axes between or during songs.
The tones on the Variax Standard included such iconic sounds as a 1959 Fender Stratocaster, 1952 Les Paul Goldtop, 12-string Rickenbacker 360 and more.
The guitar will be available in a selection of three finishes for around $1,120. It will be displayed at the Line 6 booth at the National Association of Music Merchants Show in Anaheim, California.
What's Driving This Trend
- Vintage Tone-switching Guitars
- Innovative guitars that offer a wide range of vintage-sounding tones are becoming increasingly popular among musicians.
- Multifunctional Instruments
- Musicians are seeking instruments with multiple sound settings and capabilities, presenting an opportunity for companies to create more versatile instruments.
- Digital Guitar Processing
- There is a growing trend of utilizing digital processing and modeling technologies in guitar playing and production, paving the way for new innovations in the field.
Who This Affects Most
- Music Production and Technology
- Companies that develop and manufacture music production and technology equipment can benefit from the increased demand for innovative guitar technology.
- Musical Instrument Manufacture
- Musical instrument manufacturers have the opportunity to innovate and create new multifunctional instruments that cater to musicians' versatility demands.
- Live Music Performance
- The trend of vintage tone-switching guitars presents an opportunity for live music equipment and service providers to produce and offer versatile instruments for musicians' use during performances.
