Line 6 Variax Bass - Korea 2004

Here is a Line 6 Variax Bass, a groundbreaking digital modeling instrument first introduced in 2004 by Line 6 as part of its innovative Variax series. Designed to digitally recreate a wide range of bass guitars and tonal characteristics, it represents a major shift away from traditional analog instrument design toward software-driven sound modeling.

At the core of the Variax Bass is advanced digital signal processing technology that allows the instrument to emulate the tonal behaviour of numerous classic and modern basses. This includes vintage-inspired instruments as well as contemporary high-end designs, giving players access to an extensive palette of sounds from a single instrument.

A key feature of the system is its pickup modeling capability, allowing players to switch between simulated single-coil and humbucking-style tones, as well as other pickup voicings. This provides a flexible tonal foundation that can be adapted to suit a wide range of musical styles, from clean studio work to more aggressive live applications.

The instrument also includes integrated alternate tuning functionality, enabling instant tuning changes at the press of a button. This makes it particularly useful for live performance and studio environments where quick transitions between tunings are required without changing instruments.

Specifications: 

Year: 2004
Country: Korea
Model: Line 6 Variax Bass
Finish: Black gloss
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple neck with bolt-on construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood fingerboard with white face and side dots
Scale: 34"
Pickups: Line 6 Variax modelling system (active electronics)
Controls: Model selector and onboard Variax tone/parameter controls
Bridge: Original chrome hardware bridge
Tuners: Original tuners
Case: Non-original gig bag