James Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HDX | Trans Fuchsia Over Antarctic Smear

The James Tyler Studio Elite HDX has always been about pushing the boundaries of the classic S style platform, and this one absolutely leans into the more artistic side of the Tyler world. The Trans Fuchsia over Antarctic Smear finish is wild in the best possible way — loud, vibrant, and completely unapologetic. Between the layered pink and purple smear effect, the white pearl guard, and the natural maple neck, this guitar feels like a perfect snapshot of the California aesthetic that made Tyler guitars so iconic in the first place. Underneath the finish is a seriously capable professional instrument. The alder body and quartersawn maple neck give it a fast, snappy response with tons of clarity and attack, while the JTS5500 single coils deliver articulate cleans and glassy top end without sounding thin. The Super humbucker adds weight and punch when pushed, and the onboard midboost opens up a huge range of tones that make this guitar incredibly versatile. It has that immediate Tyler feel players chase — responsive, lively, and inspiring the second you plug it in. Serial: 26285 Weight: 7lbs 12oz Model: HDX Studio Elite Body: Alder solid body Neck Shape: Standard 64 shape Neck: Quartersawn Maple neck Fingerboard: Rosewood fretboard Nut Width: 1 5/8" Frets: Wide/tall frets Tuners: Hipshot locking tuners Pickguard: White pearl pickguard with slant Pickups: JTS5500 single coils and Super humbucker Controls: Master volume with midboost preamp with bypass button, master tone, bridge series/parallel button, neck+bridge button Bridge: G2TS bridge Hardware: Chrome hardware and dome knobs Finish: Trans Fuchsia over Antarctic Smear Case: Genuine G&G Tyler Signature hardshell case