Buy this guitar, you'll never regret it.

I bought a Red Variax 700 Tremelo over two years ago, and paired it with a PodXT Live via the Variax connector. I haven't played another guitar or amp since, and probably never will. This is simply the most playable, most versatile, and most enjoyable guitar out there. The workmanship is incredible, and the carved top and finish are gorgeous. Everything just feels right on this guitar when I play it.

I added locking tuners to mine, and the thing stays in tune for weeks on end. Ridiculously amazing!

The ONLY complaint I have is the absence of magnetic pickups prevents amp feedback...so no feedback effects. Oh well, nothing is perfect. The upside is a completely noise free guitar.

If you are recording or playing live, pairing with a Pod XT Live is an absolute must. When recording, the Variax digital connection is so pure and quiet, you just direct inject into your mixer and you get a zero-noise recording with zero-effort. Noise gates are officially a thing of the past with this guitar. It reminds me of the first time I played a CD and practically blew my speakers because I turned it up too loud looking for the background hiss/noise. With the PodXT amp models, you'd think you were playing a vintage guitar through a mic'd guitar amp. Also, when playing live, you'll get an incredible tone and hassle-free set up by plugging directly into the PA.

Can't say enough good things about the 12-string sounds, acoustic sounds and alternate tunings...it truly is like having a whole rack of custom configured guitars and rigs at your fingertips.

The acoustic sounds are hi-fidelity, so you can't fully appreciate this guitar through a standard guitar amp. Sure, if you plug it into a Marshall head, and choose a Les Paul model, you'll get an incredibly authentic sound...but the better thing to do with this guitar is couple it with a PodXT live, plug it into a hi-fi PA, and get any possible guitar and amp sound you can think of.

I absolutely love this guitar, and I bet you'll love yours, too...

I've owned a Model 300 and a Model 600. While these guitars offered an interesting view into the world of Line 6's modeling technology, the Model 700 is definately head and shoulders above them both. Starting with the finish, this guitar is absolutely a beauty! Deep red with black accents in the carved top grain are set off by the chrome hardware. Only a tad heavier than the 600, I could tell on the first chord that this guitar sounded much better than the 300 or 600. But not only did it sound better too me, the all around playability was much better too. And that was straight out of the box compared to the 600 which I had "professionally" set up at a guitar store. I've played my buddys' Gibson Les Paul Standard and do I dare say that this guitar blows it away? Yes, it does. I've also played strats, a Jackson Custom Soloist among others and, well, if you want a great feeling guitar that oozes super tone do yourself a favor and grab a Model 700. Simple as that.

This guitar lives up to the hype. The preset models are as close as you'll get to the real things without actually spending $50,000 on all those different guitars. The guitar itself is set up pretty well with a very playable neck. Does the playability compare to other >$1000 guitars? Probably not, but the electronics make up for those shortfalls. The only major gripe I have is with the whammy bar - it's a bit of a loose and flimsy design so I don't use it. I would immediately go for a Floyd Rose version if they made one.

If you decide to get a Variax 700 on its own, you're really not getting the full use out of it. You should pair it with a Vetta II or POD X3 Live and then your jaw will drop at having the ability to create just about any guitar tone... ever. Using it with the digital amp/pedalset also gives you amazing flexibility for putting together preset patches not just for the amp or the guitar, but for your entire rig.

I own a Les Paul, Strat, Ramirez, ES 335, and Line 6 600 -- the 700 is absolutely stunning in its recreation of the sounds, and the quality of workmanship (transparent red). Neck is like butter. I don't use the whammy bar.

The workmanship, appearance, and set up on this guitar (transparent blue) is top-notch. My everyday axe was a Les Paul Special, which I loved to play. The Variax 700 is a better playing guitar, once I got used to the different scale neck. Guitar sounds are as authentic as you'll get without buying a real "_________", as long as your amp matches what you're trying to copy: Strat model through your overdriven Mesa Boogie will NOT sound like Skynyrd. I run through a PODXTLive and love the versatility of the different amp choices. I use 6 different guitar models and 5 or six different amp models for our set list. The acoustic settings on my 700, run through the PA or my acoustic amp, sound every bit as acoustic as my Epiphone acoustic with B-Band pick up. The 700 IS NOT a good guitar for Metal/Thrash stuff.

The virtual capo (LINE6-Workbench software) takes getting used to. I use it for drop-D and a couple open tunings only. Does not handle "capo 5" or higher very well, plus you have to re-learn your songs and play them at the nut. The rest of Workbench is cool! Make a pick up hotter or colder - switch phasing...you name it.

The gig bag is even high quality.

I've only had mine for a few months, and have only had two minor glitches, which have not repeated themselves. Don't worry. Go to the LINE6 web site and read the support threads. Every problem seems to have a solution, and the users on those support pages are eager to help. You won't see too many problems posted concerning the 700 anyway.