Sound Pure's Take
The James Tyler JTG-MK1 is a boutique modern S-style that combines bold aesthetics with exceptional versatility and playability. Its alder body and HSS pickup configuration provide a wide tonal range, from articulate single-coil sparkle to thick, aggressive humbucker tones, while the custom midboost preamp adds extra punch and presence when needed. The maple neck with a compound radius rosewood fingerboard feels smooth and effortless across the entire fretboard, making the guitar equally comfortable for rhythm work or fluid lead playing. Finished in Jim Burst Metallic with black hardware and a blue headstock, this JTG-MK1 has a striking visual identity to match its dynamic, highly responsive voice.
Body Wood: Alder
Control Cavity: Front Load
Finish Color: Jim Burst Metallic
Top Coat: Gloss
Headstock: Blue
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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