Pilots Handbook
Manuel de pilotage
Pilotenhandbuch
Pilotenhandboek
Manual del Piloto
40-00-0196                                                               Copyright 2013  Rev E
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You should read these Important Safety Instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
1.  Obey all warnings in this Pilots Handbook.
2.  Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. 
3.  Guard against objects or liquids.
4.  Do not step on power cords. Do not place items on top of power cords so that they are pinched or leaned on.  
5.  Unplug your Variax when not in use for extended periods of time.
6.  Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the Variax Pilots Handbook. Repairs and service operations 
beyond the scope of those |n the P||ot`s Handbook shou|d be performed on|y by qua||fed serv|ce personne|.
7.  Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice 
safe listening.
 JTV-59US, JTV-69US and JTV-89US should include these accessories:
Hardshell Case, 2 Lithium Ion Batteries, Charger, Bridge Saddle Wrench, Truss Rod Wrench
JTV-59, JTV-69 and JTV-89 should include these accessories:
Gig bag, 1 Lithium Ion Battery, Charger, Bridge Saddle Wrench, Truss Rod Wrench
Please Note:
Line 6, Variax, POD, and the Line 6 and Variax logo are trademarks of Line 6, Inc.  James Tyler is a registered trade-
mark of James Tyler, used under license.  All other product names, trademarks, and artists names are the property of 
their respective owners, which are in no way associated or afliated with Line 6. Product names, images, and artists 
names are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6s sound model 
development for this product. The use of these products, trademarks, images, and artists names does not imply any 
cooperation or endorsement.
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JTV-89
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JTV-59
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Basic Operation
1.  Volume - Adjusts the signal level output of your guitar.
2.  Tone - Adjusts the amount of high frequency pass through.
3.  Guitar  Model  Selector  -  Push  in  this  knob  (LED  is  lit)  to  access 
any of the 10 var|ax gu|tar mode| banks or one of two user defnab|e 
custom  model  banks.  When  in  Variax  mode  the  Guitar  Model 
Selector  LED  will  illuminate  the  active  guitar  model  bank.  There 
are actua||y 5 mode|s per bank, as defned by the Selector Switch 
position.  Press  this  knob  again  (LED  is  not  lit)  to  use  the  magnetic 
pickups.
4.  Alternate Tuning - When in Variax mode you can use the Alternate 
Tuning Knob to instantly access 10 preloaded alternate tunings on 
the fy. M|ss|ng your favor|te tun|ng? No prob|em, you can store your 
own  custom  tun|ngs  here  as  we||.  More  on  that  |ater.  Be  sure  you 
amplify your signal enough to drown out the natural acoustics of your 
guitar or you might hear some odd modulations from it blending with 
the amp||fed sound.  
  When set to MODEL your guitar tuning is determined by the current 
guitar  model  and  Selector  Switch  position.  To  see  this  in  action, 
enter  Variax  mode  and  select  the  CUSTOM  2  model,  which  is  the 
only  bank  preloaded  with  alternate  tunings  from  the  factory.  Now 
toggle  your  selector  switch  to  preview  the  tunings  preloaded  with 
each  model.  You  can  assign  alternate  tunings  to  any  guitar  in  the 
Guitar  Model  Selector  banks  using  our  Variax  Workbench 
software.
  To  bypass  the  Alternate  Tuning  feature,  simply  set  the  Alternate 
Tuning Knob to STANDARD. In Standard mode, every Variax model 
will  play  in  standard  tuning,  including  any  alt-tuned  models  like  the 
ones in the Custom 2 bank.
5.  Pickup Selector Switch - In analog mode the selector enables your 
magnetic pickups as shown below (1=bridge / 5=neck).   
JTV-69   JTV-89   JTV-59
  In  Variax  mode  this  switch  has  unique  properties  for  each  model. 
Check out The Guitars of Variax section for details.
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6.  Analog Output - Plug in a standard 1/4 inch guitar cable here.
7.  VDI Digital Output - For connecting to Line 6 hardware supporting 
Variax Digital Interface (VDI). Only connect a Line 6 Variax Digital cable 
to this output. 
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8.  Battery Compartment - Installation as shown. Please fully charge 
the |nc|uded ||th|um |on battery |n |ts charger pr|or to your frst use. A 
fully charged battery will give you a minimum of 12 hours of life. Press 
the Battery Check button for a quick reference of remaining battery 
life: 
4 LEDs=9+ hours
3 LEDs=6+ hours
2 LEDs=3+ hours
1 LED=less than 3 hours
1 LED blinking=less than 1 hour, recharge battery   
  Note:  There  are  two  ways  to  supply  power  to  Variax  without  a 
battery.  When  connected  to  VDI  Digital  Input  equipped  hardware, 
such as a POD X3 Live, power is supplied via this connection. Or, use 
the  optional  XPS-DI  direct  box/power  supply  and  TRS  cable.  With 
this box you can power your Variax and it also works as an A/B box 
to  send  your  signal  out  of  a  DI  to  go  direct  to  a  board  or  acoustic 
amp||fer w|th certa|n mode|s.  
The Guitars Of  Variax 
Each  var|ax  mode|  bank  has  fve  d|fferent  mode|s  ava||ab|e-one  at  each 
pos|t|on of the P|ckup Se|ector Sw|tch. These fve mode|s may a|| be based 
on the same guitar, two or three similar guitars, or, for the ACOUSTIC and 
RESO banks, each model may be based on an entirely different instrument.
For electric models, the Volume and Tone controls work like the ones found 
on  the  instruments  we  modeled.  Rolling  off  the  volume,  for  instance,  will 
typically result in a slightly darker sound. The output level of each model is 
based  on  the  mode|ed  |nstrument.  Mode|s  w|th  humbuck|ng  p|ckups,  for 
example, will tend to be louder than those with single-coils.
For acoustic models, the Volume control acts as a simple level control. Since 
acoustic guitars dont have tone controls, we decided to let you shape the 
tone  of  these  models  by  changing  the  position  of  a  modeled  microphone 
using the Tone knob. G|ve |t a sp|n to exp|ore a vary|ng range of tona| favor 
for each model.     
Pickup Position Numbering JTV-69 & JTV-89
Weve numbered the Pickup Selector positions in the manual starting with 
bridge  (the  pos|t|on  toward  the  br|dge}  as  1.  Mov|ng  the  p|ckup  se|ector 
from there, you go through positions 2, 3 and 4 on your way to the neck 
position (the position toward the neck) which we label as number 5.
Neck Position     Bridge Position
Pickup Position Numbering JTV-59
Even though your guitar is equipped with a 3-way Pickup Selector Switch 
you can still access all 5 models in each model bank. 
Weve numbered the Pickup Selector positions in the manual starting with 
bridge  (the  pos|t|on  toward  the  br|dge}  as  1.  Mov|ng  the  p|ckup  se|ector 
from there, you go to position 3 on your way to the neck position which we 
label as number 5. To access models 2 and 4 press the Alternate Tuning 
Knob to toggle between using the 3-way to access models 1-3-5 or 2-
3-4.
5   3   1
or
4
Alternate
Tuning Knob
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  3   2
T-MODEL
5   3   1 4   2 5   3   1 4   2
Based on* 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom 
|eo Fender`s Te|ecaster, or|g|na||y known as the Broadcaster, was the frst 
commercially successful solidbody electric guitar and has been in continuous 
product|on for over ffty years. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Widerange Humbucker Bridge,      
Position 3: Bridge + Neck, Position 4: Widerange Humbucker Neck, 
Position 5: Neck 
SPANK
5   3   1 4   2 5   3   1 4   2
Based on* 1959 Fender Stratocaster 
The curvaceous Stratocaster |s further ev|dence of the gen|us of |eo Fender. 
Considered a radical departure at its introduction in 1954, the Stratocaster 
|nfuenced e|ectr|c gu|tar des|gn more than any other s|ng|e |nstrument and 
its distinctive comfort-contoured body, bolt-on neck, and versatile electronics 
have become |ndustry standard features. Our mode| takes one s||ght ||berty; 
unlike the modeled instrument, the tone control works on the Bridge pickup, 
too. We trust that |eo won`t m|nd. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge+Middle, Position 3: Middle,   
Position 4: Neck+Middle, Position 5: Neck
LESTER 
5   3   1 4   2 5   3   1 4   2
Based on* 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
G|bson`s frst so||dbody e|ectr|c des|gn was a co||aborat|on w|th popu|ar 
gu|tar|st and record|ng p|oneer |es Pau|. n||ke the easy-to-manufacture 
Fender designs, the Les Paul retains the carved top and set neck 
construct|on of the|r ho||owbody mode|s. The or|g|na| ser|es was a 
commerc|a| fa||ure, however, and was d|scont|nued |n 1961. The resu|t|ng 
resurgence of popu|ar |nterest |ed to |ts re|ntroduct|on |n 1968. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: P90 Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, 
Position 4: P90 Neck, Position 5: Neck
SPECIAL 
5   3   1 5   3   1
Based on* 1955 Gibson Les Paul Special 
The  Special  was  added  to  the  Les  Paul  line  in  1955  as  an  intermediate 
step between the ut|||tar|an Jun|or and more |uxur|ous Standard. The greater 
tonal options made possible by the second P-90 helped make the Special 
a favor|te of reggae |egend Bob Mar|ey. Our mode| |s based on the or|g|na| 
s|ng|e cutaway vers|on. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, Position 5: Neck 
* A|| product names are trademarks of the|r respect|ve owners, wh|ch are |n no way assoc|ated or aff||ated w|th ||ne 6. These product names and descr|pt|ons are prov|ded for the so|e purpose of |dent|fy|ng the 
spec|fc products that were stud|ed dur|ng ||ne 6`s sound mode| deve|opment. Fender, Stratocaster, Te|e, and Te|ecaster are reg|stered trademarks of Fender Mus|ca| lnstruments Oorporat|on.  G|bson 
and |es Pau| are reg|stered trademarks of G|bson Gu|tar Oorp.  
4   2 4   2
Based on* 1976 Gibson Firebird V 
The  Firebird,  introduced  in  1963,  was  created  with  the  help  of  Detroit 
automobile  designer  Ray  Dietrich.  Neck-through  construction  and 
Epiphone style mini-humbuckers gave the Firebird a unique combination 
of good susta|n and a b|t|ng, treb|y sound-character|st|cs wh|ch made |t a 
favorite of blues slide guitar legend Johnny Winter. 
Position 2: Bridge, Position 4: Neck
R-BILLY
5   3   1 5   3   1
Based on* 1959 Gretsch 6120 
The  6120  was  the  frst  of  severa|  mode|s  that  Gretsch  deve|oped  w|th 
country  guitar  whiz  Chet  Atkins.  The  6120  is  usually  associated  with  the 
twangy  sounds  of  players  like  Duane  Eddy,  Eddie  Cochran,  and  Brian 
Setzer. Our model is equipped with Filtertron hum-canceling pickups. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, Position 5: Neck
4   2 4   2
Based on* 1959 Gretsch Duo Jet
Gretsch introduced this series in 1955. Though called a solidbody by Gretsch, 
the Jet series actually has internal hollow chambers that contribute to its light 
weight and resonant tone. The black version (the Duo-Jet) was the favorite 
instrument of Cliff Gallup, original lead guitarist for Gene Vincents Blue Caps. 
The gu|tar we mode|ed had DeArmond p|ckups and a Me||ta br|dge.
Position 2: Bridge, Position 4: Neck 
CHIME
5   3   1 5   3   1
Based on* 1966 Rickenbacker 370 
Though overshadowed by the success of the 12 string, the 6 string versions 
of Rickenbackers stylish models continue to be popular with players looking 
for something a bit out of the ordinary, like Ed OBrien of Radiohead. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, Position 5: Neck
4   2 4   2
Based on* 1966 Rickenbacker 370-12
Popu|ar|zed by George Harr|son |n the Beat|es and Roger McGu|nn |n the 
Byrds, the d|st|nct|ve jang|e of the 12 str|ng R|ckenbacker was a s|gn|fcant 
part of the 60s rock sound. Our model has the original toaster pickups.   
Position 2: Bridge, Position 4: Neck
* A|| product names are trademarks of the|r respect|ve owners, wh|ch are |n no way assoc|ated or aff||ated w|th ||ne 6.  These product names and descr|pt|ons are prov|ded for the so|e purpose of |dent|fy|ng the 
spec|fc products that were stud|ed dur|ng ||ne 6`s sound mode| deve|opment. G|bson, |es Pau|, and Ep|phone are reg|stered trademarks of G|bson Gu|tar Oorp.  Gretsch |s a reg|stered trademark of 
Fred W. Gretsch Enterpr|ses, |td. DeArmond |s a reg|stered trademark of Fender Mus|ca| lnstruments Oorporat|on.
SEMI
5   3   1 5   3   1
Based on* 1961 Gibson ES-335
The Semi-hollow Gibson was conceived as a blend of the tone and sustain 
of a solidbody with the balance and aesthetics of a hollowbody. The woody 
tone of these guitars made them popular with Jazz artists like Larry Carlton 
and Blues greats like B. B. and Albert King. Our model is based on a 1961 
dot neck, with P.A.F.s and a stop tailpiece. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, Position 5: Neck 
4   2 4   2
Based on* 1964 Epiphone Casino
Gibson  acquired  former  rival  Epiphone  in  1957  and  began  producing 
Epiphone guitars in its Kalamazoo factory. John Lennon was particularly 
fond of the Casino, and continued to record with it long after the breakup of 
the Beatles. The Casino features P-90 pickups. 
Position 2: Bridge, Position 4: Neck 
JAZZBOX
5   3   1 5   3   1
Based on* 1954 Gibson ES-175
G|bson  added  a  sharp  'venet|an"  cutaway  and  a  fanc|er  fngerboard  to 
the budget ES-125 model to create the ES-175. With the addition of a 
second P-90 pickup in 1953, this quickly became a popular and enduring 
choice for jazz guitarists. 
Position 1: Bridge, Position 3: Bridge+Neck, Position 5: Neck
4   2 4   2
Based on* 1953 Gibson Super 400
By the end of the 1940s, changing musical styles found premium archtops 
like the Super 400 to be lacking in volume. By simply adding the pickups and 
controls developed for its early electric guitars, Gibson created the electric 
version of the Super 400 in 1951. Our model is based on the version with 
P-90`s. Oheck out Scotty Moore (and E|v|s} p|ay|ng a Super 400 |n the `68 
Comeback Special. 
Position 2: Bridge, Position 4: Neck 
* A|| product names are trademarks of the|r respect|ve owners, wh|ch are |n no way assoc|ated or aff||ated w|th ||ne 6.  These product names and descr|pt|ons are prov|ded for the so|e purpose of |dent|fy|ng 
the spec|fc products that were stud|ed dur|ng ||ne 6`s sound mode| deve|opment. R|ckenbacker |s a reg|stered trademark of R|ckenbacker lnternat|ona| Oorporat|on. G|bson, ES, and Ep|phone are 
registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp.  
ACOUSTIC
1 1
Based on* 1959 Martin D-28
The  D-28  |s  genera||y  cons|dered  the  defn|t|ve  Mart|n  fat-top.  The 
Dreadnought  (or  D)  body  combined  with  rosewood  back  and  sides 
produces a fu|| sound |dea| for fatp|ck|ng. 
2 2
Based on* 1970 Martin D12-28
ln 1970, Mart|n added 6 more str|ngs to the successfu| D-28 to cap|ta||ze on 
then-current folk music trends.
3 3
Based on* 1967 Martin O-18
The  smaller  parlor  sized  body  with  mahogany  back  and  sides  has  a 
ba|anced tone |dea| for fngersty|e p|ay|ng.  
4 4
Based on* 1966 Guild F212
Guilds Jumbo-bodied 12-strings offered players the elusive combination of 
volume and clarity. Weve modeled the F212 with mahogany back and rims. 
5 5
Based on* 1995 Gibson J-200
Eas||y  |dent|fed  by  |ts  |mpress|ve  s|ze  and  ornamentat|on,  the  J-200  was 
often  seen  p|ayed  by  fashy  country  and  western  art|sts  and  was  a  |ater 
favorite of Elvis Presley. 
RESO
1 1
Based on* 1935 Dobro Model 32
Though  the  Dobro  is  generally  a  wood-body  instrument,  this  model  is 
based on an unusual specimen with an all-aluminum body that emphasizes 
midrange. 
* A|| product names are trademarks of the|r respect|ve owners, wh|ch are |n no way assoc|ated or aff||ated w|th ||ne 6.  These product names and descr|pt|ons are prov|ded for the so|e purpose of |dent|fy|ng 
the spec|fc products that were stud|ed dur|ng ||ne 6`s sound mode| deve|opment. Mart|n |s a reg|stered trademark of Dreadnought, lnc.  Gu||d |s a reg|stered trademark of Fender Mus|ca| lnstruments 
Corporation. Dobro and Gibson are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp.  Coral Sitar and Jerry Jones Shorthornr are registered trademarks of Jerry Jones. Danelectro is a registered trademark 
of Evets Oorporat|on. Nat|ona| |s a reg|stered trademark of Kaman Mus|c Oorporat|on.  
2 2
Inspired by* the Coral Sitar
The Coral Sitar offered guitarists the ability to get the buzz and drone of a 
sitar without having to learn a new instrument. On this model, the tone control 
changes the level of the drone strings. 
3 3
Based on* 1999 Jerry Jones Shorthorn
In  the  60s  Danelectro  managed  to  make  great  sounding  guitars  from 
Mason|te and ||pst|ck tubes. ln the 90`s Jerry Jones cont|nued that trad|t|on 
with  the  same  materials  as  their  60s  counterparts.  Our  model  is  with  the 
bridge and neck pickups active.
4 4
Inspired by* the Gibson Mastertone Banjo
The  Mastertone  ser|es  was  |ntroduced  |n  1925  and  qu|ck|y  became  the 
defn|t|ve B|uegrass banjo.
5 5
Based on* 1928 National Tricone.
The Tricone uses three 6-inch cones mechanically coupled to the bridge to 
amplify string vibrations. The Tricone has a smoother sound than later, single-
cone resonators.
Build A Custom Guitar
To really take advantage of the range and versatility of Variax mode, especially 
when performing, youll want immediate access to your essential sounds. To 
get your ten favorite tones ready for instant recall, use the two custom banks 
on the Guitar Model Selector knob.
Youve got CUSTOM 1 at the beg|nn|ng of the Mode| Se|ect rotat|on, and 
CUSTOM 2 at the end. Each of these can store a d|fferent set of fve of your 
favorite guitar models as well as tone and alternate tunings (with Alternate 
Tuning Knob set to MODEL). You could, for instance, put acoustic sounds 
in CUSTOM 1 and electric sounds in CUSTOM 2.
Lets say you found a sound that you know youll be coming back to again 
and again. Heres what you do to store it in one of the custom banks:
1.  Be sure your sound is exactly as you want it. This is going to store the 
guitar model and tone knob settings.
2.  Press and hold the Guitar Model Selector knob for 2.5 seconds or 
until the LED begins to blink to enter customization mode.
3.  Now turn the Guitar Model Selector to CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 
2. Its your choice. The Alternate Tuning LED is no longer lit.
4.  Move the Pickup Selector Switch to the desired position where you 
want to store it. JTV-59 Users: Push the Alternate Tuning Knob 
then move the Pickup Selector Switch to access positions 2 or 4. 
5.  To save an alternate tuning to this position, select the desired tuning 
on your Alternate Tuning Knob. Skip this step if you do not want an 
alternate tuning.  
6.  Press  and  hold  the  Guitar  Model  Selector  knob  for  2.5  seconds. 
Presto!  You just saved your frst gu|tar mode| to a custom bank! Don`t 
forget to set your Alternate Tuning Knob to MODEL if you want to 
recall the tunings exactly the way youve saved them.   
Creating Custom Alternate Tunings
The Alternate Tuning feature of your Variax is a very powerful tool, and while 
weve  given  you  10  common  tunings  to  choose  from  on  the  Alternate 
Tuning knob, we know some of you will still wish for even more, such as 
using this feature to replace your capo. Have no fear, weve got you covered. 
You  can  replace  all  but  the  MODEL  and  STANDARD  setting  on  the 
Alternate Tuning knob with your very own creations. Here is how you do it.
1.  Make  sure  your  guitar  is  tuned  to  a  standard  tuning  with  a  440Hz 
reference with the Guitar Model Selector set to any 6 string guitar 
model.
2.  Press and hold the Guitar Model Selector knob for 2.5 seconds or 
until the LEDs begins to blink to enter customization mode.
3.  Select  the  position  youd  like  to  replace  on  the  Alternate  Tuning 
knob. Note: If its already there you need to move the knob away and 
back  so  customization  mode  knows  you  want  to  modify  a  tuning. 
Only the Alternate Tuning |ED w||| now fash.
4.  Create new alternate tunings by playing one note at a time on each 
string  you  wish  to  change.  Customization  mode  sees  the  12th  fret 
as the 0 fret (or nut). So playing a note at the 10th fret will tune that 
string down a whole step while playing a note at the 14th fret will tune 
it up a whole step from standard. Be sure to mute strings carefully as 
you assign tunings across the neck - any mishaps could reassign the 
tuning. You can also play all notes at once if you can fret them cleanly. 
  Here is an example of the notes youd play for an open D tuning:
  Here are the notes youd play if you wanted a capo on the 3rd fret 
(G).
5.  Momentarily press and release the Guitar Model Selector knob to 
enter audition mode. Try out your tuning. If it sounds right, proceed 
to step 6. If you need to make an adjustment, momentarily press and 
release the Guitar Model Selector and return to step 3, or turn your 
Alternate Tuning knob to abort alternate tuning customization.
6.  Press  and  hold  the  Guitar  Model  Selector  knob  for  2.5  seconds 
or until the Alternate Tuning LED stops blinking to save your new 
tuning.
Factory Reset Options
If,  for  some  reason,  or  just  for  the  sheer  mad  joy  of  it,    you  would  like  to 
restore the 50* factory settings on the Guitar Model Selector knob or a 
spec|fc  preset  or  a||  presets  on  the  Alternate  Tuning  knob/roller,  heres 
how you do it.  Warning: This will erase ALL settings prescribed within the 
options below. So be sure to ask yourself Do I really want to do this? If the 
answer is yes, go on ahead with your bad self. 
*NOTE: Factory reset will not restore the Custom 1 or Custom 2 banks. The 
on|y way to restore those |s to re|oad the fash memory v|a ||ne 6 Monkey.
To Reset Guitar Model Selector:
Set the Pickup Selector Switch to its middle position, then press and hold 
the Guitar Model Selector knob while you plug in a 1/4 cable to power 
up the guitar. Your Guitar Model Selector LED and Alternate Tuning LED will 
both fash red. Next, press and ho|d the Guitar Model Selector knob again. 
The Gu|tar Mode| Se|ector |ED w||| fash red, rap|d|y 3 t|mes, |nd|cat|ng a|| 
50  guitar  models  in  the  Guitar  Model  Selector  memory  locations  are  now 
restored to factory settings. Guitar will now return to normal operation. 
To Reset one or all of the Alternate Tuning presets:
First,  set  the  Pickup  Selector  Switch  to  its  middle  position,  then  press 
and hold the Guitar Model Selector knob while you plug in a 1/4 cable to 
power up the guitar. Your Guitar Model Selector LED and Alternate Tuning 
|ED  w|||  both  fash  red.    Sw|tch  the Alternate  Tuning  knob/roller  to  any 
new position - the Guitar Model Selector knob will no longer be lit. To restore 
all Alternate Tunings, now select MODEL on the Alternate Tuning knob. To 
restore only 1 preset, select the desired tuning on the Alternate Tuning knob. 
Once youve made your selection, press and hold the Guitar Model Selector 
knob.  Gu|tar Mode| Se|ector knob w||| fash red, rap|d|y 3 t|mes, |nd|cat|ng 
all 10 Alternate Tunings or 1 selected Alternate Tuning are now restored to 
factory settings. Guitar will now return to normal operation.
Here  are  the  factory  default  alternate  tunings  loaded  in  your  Variax:  preset
JTV-59 & JTV-69 Factory Alternate Tunings
Name Tuning Description (from low to high string)
STANDARD E A D G B E
DROP D  D A D G B E
1/2 DOWN  Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
DROP Db  Db Ab Eb Gb Bb Eb
1 DOWN D G C F A D
DADGAD D A D G A D
OPEN D D A D F# A D
BLUES G D G D G B D
RESO G G B D G B D
OPEN A E A C# E A E
BARITONE B E A D F# B
JTV-89 Factory Alternate Tunings
Name Tuning Description (from low to high string)
 STANDARD E A D G B E
DROP D  D A D G B E
1/2 DOWN  Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
DROP Db  Db Ab Eb Gb Bb Eb
1 DOWN D G C F A D
DROP C C G C F A D
m3 DOWN Db Gb B E Ab Db
DROP B Bb Gb B E Ab Db
M3 DOWN C F Bb Eb G C
DROP Bb Bb F Bb Eb G C
BARITONE B E A D F# B