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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