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James Tyler USA Studio Elite HD – Double Amethyst Shmear
The James Tyler Studio Elite HD in Double Amethyst Shmear is a true boutique masterpiece, combining flawless craftsmanship with a finish that stops players and collectors in their tracks. Built by hand in the USA, this model delivers the signature Tyler feel, unrivalled tonal flexibility, and a look that’s every bit as unique as the guitarist who plays it.
The Double Amethyst Shmear finish shifts and shimmers with depth and character, making this guitar as visually stunning as it is sonically versatile. From session work to stage performance, the Studio Elite HD is built to inspire.
Why the Double Amethyst Shmear Studio Elite HD?
The Studio Elite HD has long been Tyler’s flagship, offering unmatched tonal versatility with its Super Humbucker and JTS5500 single coils. Add in the Midboost preamp and series/parallel switching, and you have an instrument capable of everything from crystalline cleans to fat, aggressive leads.
For players, the ’59 thin profile neck and wide/tall frets make it an effortless performer. For collectors, the Double Amethyst Shmear is a highly sought-after finish that adds rarity and visual impact to an already legendary guitar.
Finish: Double Amethyst Shmear
- Alder Solid Body
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Rosewood Fret Board
- ’59 thin neck profile
- Wide/Tall Frets
- Hipshot locking tuners
- Gold Hardware
- 1 5/8″ nut
- Super Humbucker JTS5500 Single coils
- G2SS bridge
- Faux Matching headstock
- 5-way super switch, Volume, Midboost, Tone
- Master Volume
- Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button
- Master Tone
- Series Parallel switches
- 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
T&C: Pre Order (Approx ETA 13 Weeks). |. Image for Illustration Purposes Only
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