Line 6 JTV-59 James Tyler Variax Modeling Guitar

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25 guitars, 11 tunings, 1 exceptional instrument
60 years ago, modern music was transformed by the advent of the electric guitar.  This revolutionary new instrument proved to be incredibly expressive, and allowed players to connect to their music and their audiences in powerful ways. As music evolved, traditional electric guitars clung to the past – but others provided broader palates of sounds.

In 2002, Line 6 launched Variax® modeling guitars. These groundbreaking instruments offered guitarists an unprecedented range of tones based on the most desirable electric and acoustic guitars on the planet. To develop the latest evolution of Variax guitars, Line 6 partnered with legendary luthier James Tyler to craft an exceptional instrument and the perfect delivery system for Variax technology.

JTV-59 is built along the lines of the archetypal singlecut, set-neck guitar and it employs the tonewoods that have made the format legendary since the 1950s. Optimum playability is ensured by the smooth, rounded Tyler ’59 neck profile and comfortably contoured neck heel. Keeping it all rock-solid and resonant is the James Tyler Custom stoptail bridge.

The pair of alnico humbucking pickups was wound to James Tyler’s specs to behave like classic PAFs, but with a little extra punch in the bridge position. Add it all up, and it’s a supreme player’s machine, even before the Variax guitar modeling enters the game.

Award-winning Variax guitar modeling technology
At a twist of its simple and intuitive selector knob, JTV-59 transforms its tone with 25 award-winning electric and acoustic guitar models, based on*

• 1960 Fender® Telecaster® Custom
• 1968 Fender® Telecaster®
• 1968 Fender® Telecaster® Thinline
• 1959 Fender® Stratocaster®
• 1958 Gibson® Les Paul® Standard
• 1952 Gibson® Les Paul® "Goldtop"
• 1961 Gibson® Les Paul® Custom (3 PU)
• 1956 Gibson® Les Paul® Junior
• 1976 Gibson® Firebird V
• 1955 Gibson® Les Paul® Special
• 1959 Gretsch® 6120
• 1956 Gretsch® Silver Jet
• 1968 Rickenbacker® 360
• 1966 Rickenbacker® 360-12
• 1961 Gibson® ES®-335
• 1967 Epiphone® Casino
• 1957 Gibson® ES®-175
• 1953 Gibson® Super 400
• 1959 Martin® D-28
• 1970 Martin® D 12-28
• 1967 Martin® O-18
• 1966 Guild® F212
• 1995 Gibson® J-200
• 1935 Dobro® Alumilite
• Danelectro® 3021
• Coral/Dano® Electric Sitar
• Gibson® Mastertone Banjo
• 1928 National® Style 2 "Tricone"

*All product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and Guild are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Gibson, Les Paul, ES, Dobro and Epiphone are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp. Gretsch is a registered trademark of Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd. Rickenbacker is a registered trademark of Rickenbacker International Corporation. Martin is a registered trademark of Dreadnought, Inc. Danelectro and Dano are registered trademarks of Evets Corporation. National is a registered trademark of Kaman Music Corporation.

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Bonners Music Superstore are electric guitar specialists, serving the needs of beginners and established musicians. We usually have around 400 guitars in stock, set up ready for you to try in our massive showroom. Many famous brands are available including Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, PRS, Martin, Yamaha, Gretsch, Epiphone and many many more.

Our store (open Monday to Saturday), is worth a day trip to visit because there is simply nothing quite like it elsewhere in the UK. Located in Eastbourne town centre, just 10 minutes walk from the railway station, we are easy to find. Trains run every 30mins directly from London Victoria, or if you prefer to drive, we have car parking available right next to our store. 

Call our guitar department directly on 01323 636141 if you would like more information on this and other guitar models.

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Do you already own some gear that you would like to trade-in for a new instrument? Email us some photos and details of the gear you want to purchase to partex@bonners.co.uk and we will email you back a part exchange price immediately.

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Pay 10% deposit to reserve your new instrument today, and spread the balance over 12 equal monthly installments – completely interest free.  We can process your finance application now, with the first payment scheduled for the month after your instrument arrives. Finance is subject to acceptance by the credit provider.