Sound Pure's Take

The James Tyler JTG-MK1 is a boutique modern S-style that combines exceptional versatility with a bold, eye-catching aesthetic. Its alder body and HSS pickup configuration deliver everything from glassy single-coil clarity to thick, punchy humbucker tones, while the custom midboost preamp adds extra power and harmonic richness when needed. The maple neck and compound radius rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, effortless playing feel across the entire fretboard. Finished in a striking Chameleon gloss with black hardware and a matching headstock, this JTG-MK1 has a dynamic look that perfectly complements its responsive and highly expressive voice.

Body Wood: 2 Piece Alder

Control Cavity: Front Load

Finish Color: Chameleon

Top Coat: Gloss

Headstock: Matching

Logo: Gold

Neck Pickup: JTG 5500 Single Coil (N)

Middle Pickup: JTG 5500 Single Coil (M)

Bridge Pickup: JTG Super Humbucker

Pickguard: Black Pearloid

Configuration: HSS

Neck Wood: Canadian Hard Maple

Fretboard: Indian Rosewood

Binding: N/A

Radius: 10"-14" (254mm-356mm)

Shape: Standard 59 (.845-.975")

Nut: 42mm Bone Nut

Inlay: White Mother Of Pearl

Side Dot: Luminlay

Fret Size: Jescar FW51100 (Medium Jumbo, Nickel/Silver)

Hardware Color: Black

Knob Type: JTG Dome

Button Color: Black

Bridge: JTG 2-Post Tremolo Bridge

Tuners: JTG Locking Tuners

Strings: D'Addario (0.010"~0.046")

Electronics: 5 Way, JTG Custom Midboost Preamp, Auto Split in Position-2, CTS Potentiometer, V-500K, T-250K

Case: Hardshell

Weight: 7lbs 12oz

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