Okay, so I edited this thread to make it a more definite question for you Rich.

Are there any plans to expand the horizons of the JTV (or regular Variax's) to include a 7-string version? If no current plans exist, would Line6 and the Variax Team consider the R&D of such a product, or is this just me being ridiculous?

The new JTV89 has the perfect styling and would be a great candidate for the addition of the 7th string. A guitar such as this would truly be able to take the place of every guitar need imaginable. A nice addition to the Alt Tuning and Guitar Models would be to include something in the way of Pickup Modeling, ie. Seymour Duncan Blackouts, Dimarzio PAF-7's, EMG 81-7's etc. in a 7-string version, even if it meant dropping 3 guitar models from the existing options to make room.

BTW, as for the current three models in the JTV range.... AWESOME! I can't wait to try them out. The Variax I was good but certainly was not without it's share of shortcomings. From everything I have read on the JTV's it seems many, if not all issues, have been addressed.

7-string or not, I may just have to get my hands on one regardless.

Congratulations on yet another fantastic, innovative push toward the future!