James Tyler USA Studio Elite – Burning Water (Matching Neck)

Few guitars are as iconic as the James Tyler Studio Elite in Burning Water finish. Hand-crafted in the USA, this legendary model showcases the artistry and innovation that put James Tyler on the map. With its unmistakable Burning Water finish and matching neck, this guitar is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a tonal powerhouse.

Designed for players who demand versatility and collectors who crave exclusivity, the Studio Elite Burning Water offers unmatched playability, sonic range, and boutique craftsmanship that only a Tyler can deliver.

Why the Burning Water Studio Elite?

The Burning Water finish is one of James Tyler’s most celebrated designs — instantly recognizable, highly collectible, and always in demand. Combined with a matching neck, this guitar takes the finish to another level, delivering a seamless and visually stunning instrument.

Beyond its looks, the Studio Elite Burning Water is renowned for its versatility and playability. From glassy single-coil tones to fat, mid-boosted leads, this guitar adapts effortlessly to any style. If you are after all of those 80's classic session tools in one guitar the Studio Elite is you go to instrument. For collectors, it’s a piece of boutique guitar history; for players, it’s an inspiring tool built to perform with a plethora of sounds that can't be matched by anything but a Tyler.

Specifications

• Finish: Burning Water with Matching Neck

• Body: Solid Alder

• Neck: Quartersawn Maple (Matching Burning Water Finish)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple 

• Neck Profile: ’59 Thin

• Frets: Wide/Tall

• Nut Width: 1 5/8″

• Tuners: Hipshot Locking Tuners

• Hardware:  Chrome

• Pickups: Humbucker Shark  

• Single Coils : JTS5500 

• Bridge: G2SS

• Electronics:

• 5-Way Super Switch

• Master Volume
  

• Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button

• Series/Parallel Switching

• Neck Bridge on
• Lead Rhythm Circuit 

• Case: Includes Hard Case

Includes Hard Case

Available Upgrade Options:

• Body Wood: Swamp Ash – $256.41 AUD
• Body Wood: Mahogany – $217.95 AUD
• Body Wood: Mamywo (Jelutong) – $217.95 AUD
• Maple Top – $1,269.23 AUD
• Rear Rout – $0.00 AUD
• Hollow Body (any wood) – $384.62 AUD
• Neck: Mahogany – $141.03 AUD
• Neck: Roasted Maple – $153.85 AUD
• Neck: Birdseye Maple – $1,012.82 AUD
• Neck & FB: Birdseye Maple – $1,269.23 AUD
• Fingerboard: Ebony – $51.28 AUD
• Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood – $1,923.08 AUD
• Tuners: Non-Locking Hipshot – $0.00 AUD
• Pickguard Options: 3-Ply, Single-Layer, or Tortoise – $0.00 AUD
• Pickups: 2 Noise Cancelling Single Coils – $461.54 AUD
• Pickups: 3 Noise Cancelling Single Coils – $692.31 AUD
• Pickup: Super X Humbucker with Tap Button – $384.62 AUD
• Controls: Neck + Bridge Pickups On – $230.77 AUD
• Controls: Humbucker Split Button (High Output Only) – $230.77 AUD
• Controls: 3 Series/Parallel Buttons – $538.46 AUD
• Controls: 2 Series/Parallel Buttons – $358.97 AUD
• Controls: 3 Series/Split/Parallel Switches – $692.31 AUD
• Controls: 2 Series/Split/Parallel Switches – $461.54 AUD
• Controls: Push/Pull Pot – $243.59 AUD
• Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail – $0.00 AUD
• Bridge: Gotoh In-Tune 3-Saddle – $0.00 AUD
• Bridge: Floyd Locking Bridge and Nut – $487.18 AUD
• Hardware: Black – $371.79 AUD
• Hardware: Gold – $730.77 AUD

All upgrades subject to price and availability change with out notice based on USD.

Left Hand: Available to Custom Order

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