Hello
I put my spoon into soup once again. Even though it happened, that first Variax had Guild F212 modelled - and I happen to have one F212 ( with cutaway - does it make ALL the difference . . .) - I naturally immediately noticed, that it was not even close - but I was very impressed of the concept. Especially if you do an occasional gig in a pub or other small venue where the danger lurks, that something comes sailing thru the air ( i.e. William Zanzingers cane . . .) and hits the top of my Guild - destruction - but if it is Variax, then most likely a ding.
So in that view I'm all for it - but like I wrote, I tried two newer Variaxes few weeks ago - and the aftertaste was kinda NAH . . . Nice instruments to play, good quality in mechanics and finishes, but after leaving the house I did not get the feeling, that I should try to get either of them.
But I'm hoping that someone someday somewhere reaches the point - considering my age, I'll most likely am done by then. But it would be great for younger generations.