The Line 6 Variax 500 is a revolutionary modeling guitar that puts an entire collection of classic instruments in your hands. Using Line 6's exclusive hexaphonic bridge pickup technology, it captures the authentic sounds of dozens of electric and acoustic guitars—from vintage single-coils and 12-strings to resonators, banjos, and electric sitars—all accessible via a simple one-knob selector and 5-way pickup switch.
Unlike traditional guitar synths, the Variax processes your natural string vibrations through advanced software algorithms that faithfully reproduce each instrument's unique tonal characteristics, including pickup placement, tone controls, and physical structure. The signal converts back to analog, so you can plug directly into any standard guitar amp.
Built for serious players, this left-handed model features a contoured alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 22 medium frets, and a 25½" scale. Volume and tone controls respond authentically for each modeled guitar. Switch between two outputs instantly—standard ¼" for amps or XLR balanced for acoustic sounds to a PA system. Powered by footswitch or on-board batteries, it comes with a heavy-duty gigbag.
Candy Apple Red finish. Studio-ready or stage-ready—inspiration and tone on demand.