Sound Pure's Take

Handcrafted in California, this rare James Tyler USA 250 Studio Elite HDX (#12 of 25) showcases Tyler's iconic, head-turning Red, White and Blue Shmear semi-gloss finish paired with a faux matching white shmear headstock. Built on a lightweight alder body (7 lbs 10 oz) with a quartersawn maple neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard, it features the comfortable ST64 neck shape, white mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and wide/tall frets for buttery bending and effortless speed. Loaded with a versatile HSS pickup configuration featuring a slanted Super humbucker in the bridge and dual JTS5500 single-coils in the middle and neck, it is backed by Tyler’s renowned onboard Midboost Preamp with a bypass button for seamlessly shifting from pristine glass to fat, studio-ready lead punch. Complete with a G2TS tremolo bridge, Hipshot locking tuners, chrome hardware, and a limited signature logo on the back, it stands as a pinnacle collectible for modern S-style aficionados.

Body Wood
Alder
Neck Wood
Quartersawn Maple
Fretboard
Indian Rosewood
Neck Shape
ST64
Nut
1-5/8
Inlay
WMOP
Fret Size
Wide/Tall
Body Finish
Red, White and Blue Shmear #12 of 25, Semi Gloss
Headstock
Faux Matching White Shmear
Logo
Limited Signature w/ BIABA and 250 on back
Neck Pickup
JTS5500
Middle Pickup
JTS5500
Bridge
Super
Configuration
HSS, Slant
Electronics
5-Way Pickup Selector, Midboost Preamp, Preamp Bypass, Volume/Tone/Boost
Hardware
Chrome
Knob Type
Dome
Button Color
White
Bridge
G2TS
Tuners
Hipshot Locking
Case
Hardshell
Weight
7lbs 10oz

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 →

Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

Come hear it in our control rooms.

Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.