James Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HDX | Sea Dragon Fade Shmear

The James Tyler Studio Elite HDX represents everything that makes Tyler guitars so recognizable at first glance. The Sea Dragon Fade Shmear finish is completely over the top in the best way possible, blending aqua, pearl, silver, and seafoam tones into something that barely looks real in person. The matching headstock takes it even further and ties the whole build together perfectly. Combined with the maple board, chrome hardware, and classic white knobs, this guitar has that unmistakable high end California custom shop vibe that only Tyler seems to pull off this well. Underneath the finish is a seriously versatile professional instrument. The alder body and quartersawn maple neck give the guitar a fast, lively response with tons of clarity and snap, while the JTS2 Hot Laura single coils deliver articulate cleans and detailed top end without sounding thin. The Shark humbucker adds weight and punch when needed, and the onboard midboost opens up a huge range of tones that make this an incredibly flexible guitar. Responsive, resonant, and extremely refined, this is the kind of Tyler that immediately reminds you why the brand has such a cult following. Serial: 26286 Weight: 7lbs 7oz Model: Studio Elite HDX Body: Alder solid body Neck Shape: Standard 64 shape Neck: Quartersawn Maple neck Fingerboard: Maple Nut Width: 1 5/8" Frets: Wide/tall frets Tuners: Hipshot locking tuners Rear Rout: Rear rout with slant Pickups: JTS2 Hot Laura single coils and Shark 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 classic white knobs Finish: Sea Dragon Fade Shmear Headstock: Multi color faux matching finish headstock Case: Genuine G&G Tyler Signature hardshell case