James Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HDX | Spalted Maple Transparent Teal Burst

The James Tyler Studio Elite HDX has always embodied that unmistakable California boutique hot rod feel — ultra refined, endlessly versatile, and built for players who want a modern instrument with serious personality. What makes this one stand out immediately is the spalted maple top. You rarely see Tyler lean this heavily into exotic figured woods, and paired with the Transparent Teal Burst, it gives the guitar a far more dramatic and organic look than the typical Studio Elite. The black hardware, black headstock, and ebony board keep it sleek and aggressive without losing the classy boutique feel Tyler is known for. Tonally, this guitar covers an incredible amount of ground. The JTS single coils deliver the glassy snap and articulation Tyler players chase, while the Hot Retro humbucker adds thickness, punch, and effortless lead tones without sacrificing clarity. The midboost and switching options make this an extremely flexible instrument, capable of moving from pristine cleans to saturated lead work with ease. Resonant, fast, and incredibly responsive, it has that immediate high end boutique feel where every note feels alive under your hands. Serial: 26284 Weight: 6lbs 12oz Model: HDX Studio Elite Nut Width: 1 5/8" Frets: Wide/tall frets Tuners: Hipshot locking tuners Rear Rout: Rear rout with slant Pickups: JTS3500 single coils and Hot Retro humbucker Controls: Master volume with midboost preamp with bypass button, master tone, bridge series/parallel button, neck+bridge button Bridge: G2TS bridge Finish: Transparent Teal Burst Body: Mahogany solid body Top: Spalted Maple bent top Binding: Scraped wood binding Neck: Standard 59 shape Mahogany neck Fingerboard: Indian Ebony fingerboard Headstock: Black finish on headstock Logo: Big California Signature Logo Hardware: Black hardware and black dome knobs Case: Genuine G&G Tyler Signature hardshell case