James Tyler James Tyler Classic in Black Shmear

Description

The Purist’s Evolution: Heritage Soul, Tyler Precision The James Tyler Classic is a masterclass in "Refined Vintage." While the Studio Elite series pushes into the hyper-modern, the Classic honors the silhouette and tactile feel of the world's most iconic double-cutaway design—then perfects it. With its rounded body contours, traditional top-mounted jack, and Black Pearl pickguard, this is the instrument for the player who wants the soul of a vintage icon without the limitations of 1950s engineering. A Visual Masterwork Cloaked in Tyler's signature Black Shmear finish with a Multi-Color Faux Matching Headstock, this guitar is a visual standout. The aesthetic is elevated by a stunning Birdseye Maple neck and fretboard, providing a boutique look that is matched only by the stability and snap of Stainless Steel Narrow Tall frets. Sonic Architecture: JTS5500 & The Secret Humbucker Unlike the complex active circuitry found in the Studio Elite HD, the Classic utilizes a streamlined, passive layout for maximum organic transparency: Neck & Middle (JTS5500): These single coils deliver a "thick" 50s chime with Alnico 5 magnets, offering a punchy, percussive attack that never gets thin. Bridge (Secret Humbucker): This is the ultimate "hidden weapon." It offers medium-high output that sings with a creamy, compressed harmonic range, bridging the gap between vintage clarity and modern authority. The "Standard '59" Experience The Standard '59 neck profile offers a substantial, "broken-in" feel that fills the hand comfortably without being cumbersome. Paired with a 1 5/8" nut width, Hipshot Locking Tuners, and a G2TS Tremolo, it provides a level of tuning stability and playability that vintage instruments simply cannot match. Body: Alder Nut Width: 1 5/8" Frets: Narrow Tall Neck Shape: Standard '59 Neck Wood: Birdseye Maple Fretboard: Birdsye Maple Frets: Stainless Steel Finish: Black Shmear Headstock: Multi Color Faux Matching Finish Logo: Standard JT in Gold with BIABA on Back Bridge: G2TS Tremolo Tuning Machines: Hipshot Locking Hardware: Gold Pickguard: Black Pearl Neck Pickup: JTS5500 Single Coil Middle Pickup: JTS5500 Single Coil Bridge Pickup: Secret Humbucker Controls: Master Volume, Tone (Neck), Tone (Middle) Case: Genuine G&G Tyler Signature Hardshell