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James Tyler USA - Studio Elite HD - Spalted Maple

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$14,999.00

RRP $17,499.00

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This stunning James Tyler guitar, finished in a warm Honey Sunburst that highlights the natural beauty of the Alder body and the spectacular Spalted Maple top. The guitar is a visual feast, with a sleek Black headstock and silver hardware adding a touch of luxury and sophistication. The rear-rout pickguard ensures a clean and uncluttered look, allowing the exquisite finish and craftsmanship to shine.

The electronics are top-notch, with a versatile pickup configuration of two JTS5500 single coils and a California Special humbucker at the bridge, slanted for optimal tonal balance. Navigate through a plethora of sounds with the 5-way switch, master volume, mid-boost preamp with bypass button, and master tone controls. Plus, the neck+bridge pickups can be engaged at the push of a button, providing even more tonal options.

The Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable and familiar feel, with the standard '5S' shape ensuring a smooth playing experience across all frets. The compound 10-12” radius, combined with stainless steel frets, offers a modern playability that suits a wide range of styles and preferences. And with the Hipshot locking tuners and G2TS bridge, you can trust in the guitar’s tuning stability and reliability.

This guitar weighs in at a very comfortable 6lbs 8Oz ( 2.96 Kg), making it a great option for long gigs or sessions. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a guitar that is not only a joy to play but a sight to behold. Don't miss the chance to own this extraordinary piece of craftsmanship from James Tyler Guitars.

Specifications:

  • Color: Honey Sunburst Finish
  • Headstock: Black
  • Pickguard: Rear Rout

Pickups:

  • Configuration: Single Coil, Single Coil, Humbucker (Slanted)
  • Neck: JTS5500
  • Middle: JTS5500
  • Bridge: California Special

Electronics:

  • Control Layout: 5-Way Switch, Volume, Mid-boost, Tone
  • Master Volume
  • Mid-boost Preamp with Bypass Button
  • Master Tone
  • Neck+Bridge Pickups On Button

Neck Specifications:

  • Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
  • Shape: Standard '5S
  • 1st Fret Thickness: .845" / 21.5mm
  • 12th Fret Thickness: .975" / 24.8mm
  • Fret Size: .110" × .055"/ 2.8mm x 1.4mm
  • Radius: Compound 10-12" / 25.4cm-30.5cm
  • Nut Width: 1 5/8" / 41.3mm
  • Frets: Stainless Steel

Body Specifications:

  • Material: Alder
  • Top: Spalted Maple Bent Top
  • Binding: Genuine Single-Layer
  • Construction: Ribbed

Hardware:

  • Tuners: Hipshot Locking
  • Bridge: G2TS

Weight: 6lbs 8Oz / 2.96 Kg


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Custom Shop Available

Want a specific finish or fretboard or change of hardware? Contact Greg at Musos Corner for a quote on your dream James Tyler Guitar


About James Tyler Guitars
James Tyler started out doing custom electric guitar work and repairs in the early 1970’s. His reputation grew by word of mouth up through the later 1980s and early 1990s when a lot of top session players and artists in the Los Angeles studio scene trusted him to give them exactly what they needed. He listened to his customers and pushed the limits by constantly seeking what could be improved. This kind of hand-on experience with thousands of guitars and an exclusive clientele has given James keen insight into how things work, and what players want.

Today, the guitars are built using state-of-the-art technology including computerized milling machines, laser machines, 3d modeling stations, and aerospace engineering to ensure utmost quality and precision in each product that is made. Technology, however, never takes precedence over what James calls “the human factor”. In this digital age, many computer-built products feel sterile and like machines themselves – that is not what you get with a Tyler. James draws the line to ensure that technology remains a tool in the hands of expert luthiers, and never a human replacement.

The handwork and attention to detail at Tyler make a guitar feel comfortable and familiar, a small, dedicated crew of talented craftsmen builds each guitar to order doing as much work by hand as possible. The necks are final shaped by hand, the bodies get hours of hand work through the sanding, painting, and buffing processes. The frets are dressed and polished by hand through a 10-step process that gives a superior final result that no computer-controlled machine can produce. The guitars get assembled, adjusted, set up, played, listened to and tested by people who care about quality. Then they go back for a final set-up before they are packed and shipped. It takes a determined balance of modern technology and old school tradition to give you a guitar that feels like an old friend when you play it for the first time.

The operation at James Tyler Guitars has grown slowly over the years with no partners, no investors, and no compromises. All the work is still done in Los Angeles, California in the same spirit as when it all started. A ton of sweat equity goes into each instrument, so you can pick it up and make it yours from the very first moment

Pickups


Pickups aren’t magic, and then they are… Designing a pickup requires the understanding of magnets, metals, and wire. You also need to know how to properly combine these elements. Once a great pickup is developed and is matched to the right guitar, the science that made it happen turns into magic, with the sound of your guitar at the center of it all.

There has been a lot of talk about using scatter and hand winding to try and recreate the sound of the old 50s and 60s pickups. While it is a worthy cause, the truth is that not all of those pickups sounded good. They were inconsistent, some sounding great and others dull. We’ve taken the time to analyze the winding patterns of pickups and have developed one of our single coils and humbuckers that produces a full range of tones and good presence at the top. Out patterns are programmed into computer controlled winding machines, which insures they all come out the same. These things sound great, consistently.

The quality of materials is also very important when making pickups. The cloth covered hookup wire that is still so popular has about 7 strands of tin plated copper wire. Compare that to the wire we use, which has 18 strands of individually silver plated oxygen free copper wire that is then insulated with Teflon. Plus, these wires are braided much like high-end audio cable so they don’t hum when you touch them. The 4-conductor wire used on the humbuckers is made to the same specs and is a larger gauge than industry standard.

The Tone


Renowned musicians such as Michael Landau, Buzz Feiten, and Steve Lukather of Toto have proudly found their way into JTG's client list. The guitars have also been linked to iconic recordings, like David Williams using a James Tyler Guitar on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (famous for its unmistakable riff in "Billie Jean"). Moreover, James Tyler's craftsmanship extended to creating the famous Tabasco and Jack Daniel's basses for Michael Anthony of Van Halen. The name James Tyler Guitars has become synonymous with exceptional quality and craftsmanship, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.

Studio Elite


The Studio Elite is what got it all happening for James Tyler Guitars. A super Strat style electric, the Studio Elite featured a unique pickguard as well as headstock design, different pickup offerings, and the masterfully crafted build quality that you’d expect from James Tyler Guitars. The Studio Elite and Studio Elite HD are available from both Japan and USA factories, with the most notable difference being that the HD does away with lead/rhythm circuit for a more retro sound.

The Studio Elite and HD features a HSS configuration, with optional slanting and noise cancelling pickups available. There’s options for neck wood as well as fretboard, with metallic, candy, transparent, burst and special finishes available, as well as James Tyler Guitars’ own unique ‘Vomit’, ‘Burning Water’ and ‘Schmear’ finishes.

“If you have to sell every other electric guitar you own to raise funds for a Tyler Studio Elite HD, you should do so.”
— SIMON BRADLY, GUITARIST, ISSUE 257







JAMES TYLER GUITARS TAKE THE PHRASE ‘HANDBUILT CRAFTSMANSHIP’ TO A WHOLE NEW STRATOSPHERE

Checkout how your new Tyler Guitar will be made in the James Tyler US Factory YouTube links:


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Important Notice

Please allow a few extra days for delivery as our couriers & Australia Post are experiencing higher than normal parcel volumes due to COVID 19

Ordering

Is this product in stock?
We try our best to have everything in stock, but sometimes items sell out faster than we can update the website, as this is a manual process. If this is the case we will call or email you and let you know if your order cannot be fulfilled, and what your options are as soon as possible. We have multiple warehouses around the country so the "in stock" and "out of stock" is an indication of if the item is able to be shipped from one of them, our store, or one of our distributors. Most of the time there is no difference in turn around depending where it is shipped from but if there are any delays we will contact you immediately. We do also ask if you plan on picking up an item, please contact us so we make sure it is in our store ready for you.

I want a certain product but I don't see it on your site, Why don't you have it!!!?
We have a HUGE store here in Newcastle (which we would love to see you in) and not every product we stock is online & vice versa, but if you don't see what you are after, give us a call or email and we will chase it down for you!

Is everything on your website in stock?
We try our best to have everything in stock, but sometimes items sell out faster than we can update the website, as this is a manual process. If this is the case we will call or email you and let you know if your order cannot be fulfilled, and what your options are as soon as possible.

Do all the guitars come set up & with strings?
They sure do! All the guitars are set up at the factory & often once in the country as well! Every guitar we sell is ready to play (after a quick tune of course) 

 

Price Match

Do you price match?
Yes we do! We will do our very best to match & beat any genuine Australian quote or advertised price!
Just email us a link to the cheaper product and we will match or beat it for you (Prices valid for 48 hours) The Musos Corner Price Match option only applies when comparing identical products in the same condition, where payment is made in full by cash, eftpos or credit card. It is subject to verification and does not apply to ebayamerican or overseas sites (come on guys), global sounds, grey importers, bulk buy discounts or site licence prices apply or to prices of other sellers that are available for less than one week. Price Match does not apply if retailers are out of stock or if Musos Corner is out of stock of the product in question. Shipping is also generally not included with the Price Match, that said we will always endeavour to pass on the very best price we possibly can.

 

Payments

Pricing Policy
All of our prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include Australian GST (Goods and Services Tax). All transactions are processed in AUD.

In this industry our suppliers can often change their prices quickly and without notice. Sometimes the website or the store will not accurately represent these price changes and sometimes there may be genuine pricing errors due to either technical or human error. In these instances we are not bound by the information offered in error and may not be able to honor the incorrect price, but we will explain the error to you and do everything we can to pass on the best possible deal.

Do you guys Lay-by? 
We certainly do in store, for an online lay-by each one is selected upon its own merrits with a 50% Deposit if approved. For in store Lay-bys: 20% Deposit, followed by weekly or fortnightly payments for 8 weeks. If cancelled, a 20% of RRP Fee will incurr.

 

 

Freight

How do I know if my item ships Free?
Many products we stock have free shipping to certain locations.
Please put in your address into the freight calculator and if there is no delivery charge your order may be eligible for free delivery. General exceptions include anything over 20kg or 105cm and areas as deemed remote by our delivery partners, including all of NT & WA.
Some Items on ZipMoney, ZipPay, or Studio19 Finance may not be eligable for free delivery. We will contact you if this is the case.
Some large/heavy items (over 20kg) , or items deemed not able to be delivered by our standard courier, Australia Post, may have an extra shipping charge.

Free Postage Details
Some items such as certain pedals and stomp boxes, accessories and effects may have free postage. This will go via the cheapest method. Courier/Express/Insurance/Registered Post would be extra. Please contact us for more information or check the "Free Freight" tab at the top of our website.

Express Post
Sometimes we can Express Post/Courier your items if necessary but additional charges may apply. Orders generally leave at 2:00pm daily so if you need an item ASAP, make sure it is ordered by 1pm (please call 1300 687 672) to ensure there is stock of the item and to get an estimated time of arrival. Express post is to capital / major cities only (for next day service). This service is for small items under 3KG only!

How can I track my order?
Check your email and you will have been sent a tracking number, input the number into either Fastway CouriersStartrack or Australia Post's Track & Trace engine. If you have any problems, please call us and we will call the couriers on your behalf.

Do you take international orders?
Sorry, we do not take international orders, we only sell and ship around Mainland Australia & Tasmania. For remote & Island locations please contact us.

How much is shipping?
To work out a shipping cost, please go through the cart and our system will work out a freight price to your area.
If you think there may be an error, or want to clarify the price, you are welcome to contact us and we will work out the best shipping price for you.
There may be some exceptions for heavy or large items (over 25kg), remote locations or some regional areas. We will contact you if this problem arises prior to shipping the goods.

Do you offer freight insurance?
We certainly do, and highly recommend it as Australia is a big country. Insurance / Shipping protection is available and is only 1.5% of the value of the goods.

Can I pick my goods up in store?    
Of course! Unlike some stores, we do not charge for you to pick up in store. We are open 7 days for your convenience, but please give us a date and time of pick up so we can make sure your goods are ready. Orders that are left for over 1 week and not picked up will be returned to stock, unless other arrangements have been made. Valid ID will be required for picking up goods that have been paid for online or over the phone.

What if I am not home for the delivery?
IF you are not home, the driver will leave a card in your mail box so you can pick-up from the local depot/post office or arrange a re-delivery. 
We have found it to be much quicker & easier to have all items sent to a business address where someone will be present.

Can I ask for the courier to leave the goods at my door?
Whilst it Is possible, we highly recommend that you do not do it. All freight warranty & insurance will be void. Only do so at your own risk, if someone steals it, Musos Corner & The freight company will not be held accountable.
If you will not be able to take the delivery, it might be worth asking a friend or neighbour to take delivery of it for you.

What if it appears my goods have been freight damaged?
Please check all items before signing for them! This is very important. Do not sign for an item that appears damaged, to sign for them means "Signed for in good working order" and subsequently is out of the couriers hands, and voids insurance. If this was not possible, there can be a 24 Hour window to try and claim insurance, please contact us & the courier immediately. This only applies to orders that have paid for Insurance & are sent via courier. 

Can the courier or delivery person call me prior to delivery?
Unfortunately as often as we request this, we get denied as many times. No courier or Australia post worker will call you prior to delivery despite any bribes we may try and offer.
If you select courier we will send you a tracking number which you can use to find out an estimated time of arrival for your goods, or alternatively have it sent to a business address.

Can I have my goods delivered on the weekend or after hours?
Unfortunately this is not possible at the current point in time, however you are welcome to pickup in store late night Thursday or on weekends from our Newcastle store. Please contact us to set a pickup time.

Send to a PO BOX?
We cannot ship guitars to a PO BOX under any circumstances. Australia Post will not accept deliveries over 105cm LCM, we cannot change their policy.

Products

Do i need to set up my product?
All guitars come fully set up ready to play (after a quick tuning). Banjos will need to be set up after delivery as they cannot be shipped set up unless they are bought with a case. Some products like piano stands require some basic assembly as they are flat packed for shipping. Digitial pianos and clavinovas may require some simple assembly.

Are all products brand new?
Yes! Everything we sell, unless clearly specified, is considered brand new with full warranty. Some items, especially guitars will have been taken out of their boxes for inspection, demonstration or quality assurance. This in no way effects your warranty supplied to you by Musos Corner or Australian consumer law.

Are the items individually photographed?
All images are for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. While we wish we could take photos of every exact item, this is not always possible and we use the pictures supplied by either the a) Australian Supplier or b) Manufacturer. 
If you require a specialty photo of your instrument prior to purchase, just contact us to see if this is available.

Does my item come with Australian warranty
All items we sell come with Australian Warranty, please read our returns policy fo rmore information. Some manufactuers provide aditional warranty over the 12 months once registering the product with them. This warranty is between you and the manufactuer, but we will be happy to help should any is needed.

Product Changes
All product descriptions and specifications listed online are subject to change without notice and all images are for illustration purpose only.