Model: James Tyler USA Mongoose Special (Semi-Hollow)
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The Mongoose Series of James Tyler Guitars have great single cut looks, exceptional play-ability and tonal versatility guitarists demand on stage or in studio. With two models that have a variety of options, you’re sure to find a Mongoose that fulfills your tonal needs with a look that matches your style.
Low Output Humbucker
Paf like in character, the Retro has a warm clean sound with nice top end that’s not too bright, even at midrange response. Nice overdrive with good articulation. Smooth, creamy, classic voicing.
Neck: alnico 5 magnets, counter clockwise winding direction, screw coil south and slug coil north polarity, 53mm wide f spacing, 50mm narrow g spacing. straight humbuckers have a standard coil layout and slanted humbuckers have a traditional tyler coil layout with pickup at angle and offset coils. dc specs 7.25 +/-
High Output Humbucker
Modern straight-up rock pickup. Strong low end, less mid-range push than the Shark or the California Special, but more top end with a nice presence. Great for high gain. Cleans up nicely.
Alnico 5 magnets, counter clockwise winding direction, screw coil south and slug coil north polarity, 53mm wide f spacing, 50mm narrow g spacing. straight humbuckers have a standard coil layout and slanted humbuckers have a traditional Tyler coil layout with pickup at angle and offset coils. dc specs 17.60 +/-
| Model | James Tyler USA Mongoose Special (Semi-Hollow) |
| Builder | James Tyler Guitars USA |
| Year | 2024 |
| Body Type | Chambered |
| Top Wood | Hand-Selected Quilt Maple |
| Body Wood | Chambered Mahogany |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Finish Color | Honey Burst |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (USA ONLY) |
| Neck Carve | Standard ’59 |
| Scale Length | 25.5” |
| Neck Dimensions | .845” 1st – .975” 12th |
| Neck Radius | 10” – 12” Compound Radius |
| Frets | 22 – .090′ x .055′ |
| Nut Width | 1 5/8″ / 41.3mm |
| Nut Material | Tusq |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Inlays | Gold Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Side Dots | Gold Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Headstock | Faux Matching |
| Neck Pickup | JTG Retro Humbucker(Gold Cover, Straight) |
| Bridge Pickup | JTG Retro Humbucker(Gold Cover, Straight) |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Bridge | Tune-A-Matic with Stoptial |
| Tuners | Hipshot Locking Tuners |
| Controls | 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch |
| Case | James Tyler G&G Deluxe Grey Tolex Hardshell Case |
| Weight | 6.90 Pounds (6 lbs 15 oz) |
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