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For the discerning player, the James Tyler JTG MK.1 embodies California cool. Its resonant Alder body and smooth Canadian Maple neck, with Tyler-rolled Indian Rosewood edges, offer effortless playability. The HSS pickup configuration, featuring JTG5000 and a JTG Super bridge humbucker with auto-split, delivers a vast tonal palette—from shimmering cleans to Sunset Strip roar. Enhanced by a JTG custom midboost, 2-post vibrato, and locking tuners, this imported model delivers that coveted Tyler performance and versatility at a more accessible price point, making it your invitation to pure sonic artistry.
Body: 2-piece Alder
Neck: Canadian Maple
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood with Tyler rolled edges
Radius: 10-14
Neck Shape: STD 59; 1st fret .850 12th fret .980
Nut: 42mm Bone
White Mother of Pearl Dots
Luminlay side markers
Frets: Jescar 51100 .100″ X .051
Pickups: HSS; JTG5000 Neck, JTG5000 Middle RWRP, JTG Super bridge with auto split
Bridge: 2-Post Custom JTG vibrato bridge
Tuners: Custom JTG Locking
Strings: D’Addario 10-46
Controls: 5-way CTS 500k Vol 250k Tone, JTG custom midboost with bypass (2dB boost at 150Hz and 450Hz with a low pass at 4.5 – 25dB per octave)
Weight: 8.6lbs
Free 3-Year Warranty
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