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Shuriken Variax SR270 Electric Guitar

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Overview

Unique style, extended scale and masterful modeling.

Emerging from intensive collaboration between Line 6, Yamaha Guitar Development and Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist Steve MacKay, the Variax Shuriken SR270 offers the incredible versatility of the Variax modeling system, along with the expanded range of an extended 27" scale neck. With a unique body shape and artist-customized guitar model and tuning presets, this is an ideal axe for guitarists who are looking towards the future possibilities of the instrument. The possibilities expand even further when paired with Line 6 modelers like the Helix, POD HD or Firehawk.

Features

  • Satin-finished solid alder body
  • 27"-scale maple neck with 24-fret, 13.78"-radius ebony fingerboard
  • Mid-gain bridge humbucker plus Variax modeling system, 5-way bank selector
  • Thru-body-strung fixed bridge, locking tuners

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Specs

Shuriken Variax SR270 Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C standard
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 27 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 13.78 in. 
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo 
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot Offset
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. TUSQ
Pickups
  • Configuration: H 
  • Neck:
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: Mid-gain humbucker
  • Brand: Line 6 
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Variax modeling system
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone, model select, tuning select
  • Pickup switch: 5-way Bank selector
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle string through body
  • Tailpiece: String thru body
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China
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