warwickhunt Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) I had this bought for me as a work, retention 'sweetener'. However, I never ever used it other than to have a mess about in the house. It comes complete with all the bits; Planet Waves stereo lead, gigbag (Line 6 heavy duty with big pockets to carry the power supply etc), power-supply (XPS-DI unit), warranty card etc. and other than a bit of dust on the gigbag from being stored under the bed, the bass is immaculate... the scratchplate even has the plastic on it. Needless to say that everything works as it should and there are no issues. The bass can be operated off batteries (inserted in the back of the bass) but it isn't any hassle to run off the little footpedal style supply (power is via the stereo cable). Dead easy to use and no need to fear the technical side of it, as I can use it and I'm an owld gadgee. Bass simulations inc' # 1961 Fender Jazz Bass. # 1960 Fender Jazz Bass with flatwound strings. # 2004 Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass. # 1961 Fender Jazz Bass. # 1963 Fender Precision Bass. # 1958 Fender Precision Bass with flatwound strings. # 1977 Music Man Sting Ray. # 2003 Modulus Flea Bass. # 1971 Rickenbacker 4001. # 1963 Rickenbacker 4001 with flatwound strings. # 1966 Danelectro Longhorn Bass. # 1963 Höfner Model 500/1 with flatwound strings. # 1963 Gibson Thunderbird 4. # 1966 Gibson EB-2D with flatwound strings. # 2002 MTD 535 35-inch scale. # 2003 Warwick Thumb. # 1978 Alembic Long Scale. # 1984 Steinberger XL2. # 1968 Hagström H8. # 1994 Hamer B12A. # 2003 Tacoma Thunderchief. # 1949 Kay M-1. # Moog MiniMoog bass sounds. (synth) # modern bass synth sounds Check out the sounds and features here... [url="http://line6.com/variaxbass/"]http://line6.com/variaxbass/[/url] Manual here... [url="http://line6.com/data/l/c0a8090bc4cf41e57424e55b5/application/pdf/Variax%20Bass%20Manual%20-%20English.pdf"]http://line6.com/data/l/c0a8090bc4cf41e574...-%20English.pdf[/url] SOLD Pending payment from owner of local studio! Edited July 28, 2009 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) I have always been tempted by these. A friend has one of the guitar versions. Its very odd jamming with someone who presses a button his laptop and his guitar is suddenly in a different tuning! Very pretty as well as far as these go (consider that a bump!) Edited July 23, 2009 by pantherairsoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='549317' date='Jul 23 2009, 07:30 PM']I had this bought for me as a work, retention 'sweetener'.[/quote] I'm obviously in the wrong job. If I'm lucky I get a doughnut now and again! bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='bythesea' post='549339' date='Jul 23 2009, 08:00 PM'] I'm obviously in the wrong job. If I'm lucky I get a doughnut now and again! bump [/quote] The week I was given this there were 3 jobs identical to mine available in my home town (with no qualified teachers coming forward from previous adverts for those posts) and I'd been approached about the possibility of a bit of friendly 'poaching' of me to one of those jobs! Added to which I was doing school productions and shows using a £2000+ Warwick bass so it was this bass or in the event of damage/loss, a potential insurance claim for a much more expensive Warwick... they bought me this to cure both problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawwww Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I think this bass has been underrated often. Very good value for money(~1100$). Totally would recommend it. Bump from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='549363' date='Jul 23 2009, 08:25 PM'] The week I was given this there were 3 jobs identical to mine available in my home town (with no qualified teachers coming forward from previous adverts for those posts) and I'd been approached about the possibility of a bit of friendly 'poaching' of me to one of those jobs! Added to which I was doing school productions and shows using a £2000+ Warwick bass so it was this bass or in the event of damage/loss, a potential insurance claim for a much more expensive Warwick... they bought me this to cure both problems. [/quote] Excellent Now, why did I give up teaching again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 This guy wants one [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=54992&view=findpost&p=545083"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=545083[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='549602' date='Jul 24 2009, 12:23 AM']This guy wants one [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=54992&view=findpost&p=545083"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=545083[/url][/quote] Odd, but I contributed to that thread and have heard nothing back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='549695' date='Jul 24 2009, 06:59 AM']Odd, but I contributed to that thread and have heard nothing back! [/quote] Well it did say "cheap" so I guess his idea of value may not co-incide with yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Sorry, looks like I didn't subscribe to my own thread. I'll have a think and PM you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='Mike' post='549899' date='Jul 24 2009, 10:46 AM']Sorry, looks like I didn't subscribe to my own thread. I'll have a think and PM you![/quote] we all have days like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Story of my life! PM sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Still available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Never received a reply to my PM...................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='Mike' post='552069' date='Jul 26 2009, 09:09 PM']Never received a reply to my PM...................?[/quote] Could have sworn I sent one but checking my 'sent items' I mustn't have! I'll remedy that shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='tredders' post='552038' date='Jul 26 2009, 08:20 PM']PM sent.[/quote] Oh and PM on it's way soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Updates about basses featured and bass spec; * Practical, instantly familiar controls * Contoured alder body * Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard * 21 medium profile frets * 1.5" nut width * 34" scale length * 10" fingerboard radius * Standard 1/4" guitar cable output jack * Digital I/O RJ45 jack for future updates and additional sounds * Included XPS-DI direct box and power supply features: o 1/4" standard guitar cable output for connection to any bass rig o XLR balanced output for sending signal to a recording console or house PA o Powers the Variax Bass using included TRS cable * Can be powered by XPS-DI [u]or[/u] on-board batteries (six AA or one 9-volt). If [u]NOT[/u] using the XPS-DI you can just use a standard mono guitar lead to connect to your rig To answer a couple of queries... you do NOT need to run this through any other Line 6 product to use it; it plugs straight into your existing rig and all sounds are on-board the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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