Sound Pure's Take
The James Tyler JTG-MK1 is a high-performance modern S-style that blends boutique craftsmanship with impressive tonal flexibility. Its alder body and HSS pickup configuration deliver everything from glassy single-coil clarity to thicker, punchy humbucker tones, while the custom midboost preamp adds extra power and presence when needed. The compound radius maple neck with rosewood fingerboard feels fast and comfortable across the entire fretboard, making the guitar equally suited for technical playing or expressive lead work. Finished in Molten Iron with gold hardware and pearloid appointments, it has a bold look that matches its dynamic voice. Responsive, versatile, and incredibly refined, the JTG-MK1 is built to handle just about any style with ease.
Body Wood: 2 Piece Alder
Control Cavity: Front Load
Finish Color: Molten Iron
Top Coat: Matte
Headstock: Matte Black
Logo: Gold
Neck Pickup: JTG 5500 Single Coil (N)
Middle Pickup: JTG 5500 Single Coil (M)
Bridge: JTG Super Humbucker
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Configuration: HSS
Neck Wood: Canadian Hard Maple
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Radius: 10"-14" (254mm-356mm)
Nut: 42mm Bone Nut
Inlay: White Mother Of Pearl
Side Dot: Luminlay
Fret Size: Jescar FW51100 (Medium Jumbo, Nickel/Silver)
Hardware Color: Gold
Knob Type: JTG Dome
Button Color: Gold
Bridge: JTG 2-Post Tremolo Birgde
Tuners: JTG Locking Tuners
Strings: D'Addario (0.0010"~0.046")
Electronics: 5 Way, JTG Custom Midboost Preamp, Auto Split in Position-2, CTS Potentiometer, V-500K, T-250K
Case: Hardshell
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
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