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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