Would you believe that this is a synthesizer in disguise?

We wouldn’t….but it is a guitar that uses knowledge from Line 6’s line of modelling effects processors to let users play and record a variety of sounds.

Line 6 announced today the debut of Variax Acoustic 300 Steel and Nylon string modeling guitars. The latest additions to the Variax family of guitars, the Variax 300 Acoustics deliver a crucial set of tones inspired by the award-wining Variax Acoustic 700. Both the Steel and Nylon 300 versions offer feedback-resistance on stage, and unique and intuitive tone shaping options for the recording guitarist.

Variax Acoustic 300 Steel and Nylon feature a unique and simple Body control knob. On Steel, the Body control goes from small parlor to full-bodied jumbo while Nylon can move from a bright and punchy flamenco to warm and round classical. Controls also include mic position, compression, and reverb/ambience, which can all be saved along with the model to any one of 10 user selectable locations. An easy to read display shows the preset number and becomes a built-in chromatic tuner at the touch of a button.

Both instruments feature a mahogany body with spruce top, and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. Variax Acoustic 300 guitars include a custom TRS cable, XPS Mini direct box/power supply, and are available in a natural gloss finish.

Variax Acoustic 300 Steel Pricing: MSRP $839.99, Street $599.99

Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Pricing: MSRP $839.99, Street $599.99

More information is available at the Line 6 site.