James Tyler USA Studio Elite HD HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Standard ’64 Neck Amethyst Shmear 7.65 lbs

STUDIO ELITE HD This guitar is all about getting back to basics, which has made it one of our most popular models. A mid-boost preamp plus good selection of hardware, pickup and finish options allow customized simplicity that still has plenty of “kick”.JTS 5500 – Neck/Middle Singlecoil Alnico 5 Single Coil Neck:Characterized by the familiar sound of the Alnico 5 magnets with more attack, more chime and more power. Full, balanced and responsive with good low end and upper mid sparkle. Wound for SSH application using a 500k volume pot. Nice vibrant 3D qualities. Middle:Has the same characteristics of the neck but is reverse wound and has reverse polarity for hum cancelling in switch positions 2 and 4. Nice vibrant 3D qualities.Neck: Alnico 5 magnets, counter clockwise winding direction on neck and bridge pickups, clockwise winding direction on middle pickups, north pole top on middle pickups, south pole top on neck and bridge. DC specs 6.90 +/-.California Special – Bridge High Output Humbucker Chunky and punchy with great low mids. Big with balanced upper midrange. The tone of this pickup was compared to the voice of James Earl Jones. Strong attack with good sustain.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 +/-.Mid-Boost System: Definition & Functionality The Mid-Boost Systemis an onboard active circuit designed to enhance midrange frequencies, providing increased warmth, sustain, and punch to the guitar’s tone. It is particularly useful for cutting through a mix, adding body to clean tones, and driving amplifiers harder for a more dynamic and expressive lead sound.

• Model: James Tyler Studio Elite HD
• Builder: James Tyler Guitars
• Year: 2025
• Body Type: Solid Body
• Body Wood: Alder
• Finish Type: Semi-Gloss Finish
• Finish Color: Amethyst Shmear
• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Neck Carve: Standard 64 (formerly Thin 59) shape (.825″-.950″)
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Neck Dimensions: .825” 1st – .950” 12th
• Neck Radius: Compound 10″-12″
• Frets: 22 .110′ x .055′
• Nut Width: 1 5/8″ / 41.3mm
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Neck Finish: Semi-Gloss Natural
• Inlays: Lapis Gold Dots
• Side Dots: Lapis Gold Dots
• Headstock: White Headstock with Big California Signature Logo
• Neck Pickup: JTS5500
• Middle Pickup: JTS5500
• Bridge Pickup: California Special Humbucker
• Pickguard: White Pearloid
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: G2TS
• Tuners: Hipshot Locking
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-way Switch, Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button
• Case: James Tyler G&G Deluxe Grey Tolex Hardshell Case
• Weight: 7.65 Pounds (7 lbs 10 oz)