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Condition: Used, Excellent

A wonderful example of James Tyler's quality all on its own. While many people associate Tyler Guitars with his powerful mid-boost and wild paint jobs, at the heart of every Schmear is the sort of fine craftsmanship we've come to know and love. This Black Classic has a lively and organic tone that'll make you forget your last name.

SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress, Setup

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Jim Tyler Classic Black Electric Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Eddie Berman plays a Jim Tyler Classic Black Electric Guitar 21216 [pre-owned] with a Carr Amplifiers Telstar 1x12 Combo Amp, Black, and an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Effects... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Eddie Berman plays a Jim Tyler Classic Black Electric Guitar 21216 [pre-owned] with a Carr Amplifiers Telstar 1x12 Combo Amp, Black, and an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal & Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station.

From James Tyler Guitars

The Black Classic has traditional body lines and a gloss black finish that sets the stage for a guitar that has all the right stuff. Carefully selected hardware plus the right combination of pickups, make this model sound as great as it looks. Comfortable to play from the very first note, the Black Classic embodies James Tyler Guitars' pursuit of tradition, innovation, and excellence.

Model
Black Classic
Serial
21216
Body
Alder
Neck
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood
Neck Shape
Standard (.845 - .975)
Nut Width
1 5/8"
Neck Radius
10-12"
Number of Frets
22
Neck with @ 22nd Fret
2 3/16"
Fret Size
Narrow/Tall
Color
Black - Gloss
Top
None
Binding
None
Headstock
Natural
Logo
Black
Pickup Configuration
HSS
Neck Pickup
5500 / Mint
Middle Pickup
5500 / Mint
Bridge Pickup
Secret Bridge Humbucker / Black
Pickguard
Tortoise
Control Layout
5-Way
Controls
Traditional Tone 1 = N / Tone 2 = M
Tuners
Kluson
Knob Type/Color
Black Strat
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Bridge
G2TS
Case
Hardshell
WEIGHT
7.6 lbs

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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