2025 James Tyler USA Studio Elite HD HSS Amethyst Shmear 7.65 lbs
Description
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 System is 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.
FEATURES
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)
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 System is 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.
FEATURES
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)