Sound Pure's Take
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
- 8.4lbs
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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