To answer Johns' request for more about the Variax,
each individual guitar sound needs tweeking to achieve the best tone for the room as with any amplified instrument, and similarly the Variax accoustic can sound clinical if the tone is not adjusted accordingly. I'm presently using mine mostly as a versatile electric guitar for quick switches between numbers in a covers band but have been able to drop in some credible accoustic guitar sounds without too much difficulty.
The trick is to route the accoustic sounds through a dedicated accoustic amp (I use an AER Compact60) or straight into the PA and the electric sounds through a standard guitar amp. (The neccessary footswitch is supplied)
It's a well made, comfortable instrument and Line6 are promising more downloadable additions in the future.
Sorry for the drift Jerry, but I can't resist talking up my new toy!
C-flat.