James Tyler USA Studio Elite HD-P – Twisted Fade Black/Red

The James Tyler Studio Elite HD-P in Twisted Fade Black/Red is a showstopper. Built in the USA with uncompromising craftsmanship, this model combines cutting-edge performance with one of the most striking finishes in the Tyler lineup. The Twisted Fade finish blends deep black into fiery red across a 5A quilted maple top and matching back, creating a bold aesthetic that commands attention under stage lights or in any collection.

With its powerful pickup set and a hardtail bridge for maximum resonance, this Studio Elite HD-P is designed for players who demand versatility, precision, and boutique-level detail.

Why the Studio Elite HD-P in Twisted Fade?

The Studio Elite HD-P has earned its reputation as one of James Tyler’s most expressive designs. The hardtail bridgeenhances sustain and clarity, while the HSS pickup configuration offers everything from glassy single-coil chime to aggressive humbucker punch.

Visually, the Twisted Fade Black/Red finish is breathtaking, especially paired with the quilt maple figuring and tinted matching neck. Add the subtle red dot inlays and explogo headstock logo, and you have a guitar that’s both a world-class instrument and a collector’s dream.

Specifications

Body

• Wood: Mahogany body with 5A Quilt Maple top

• Finish: Twisted Fade Black/Red

• Bridge: G2TS

Neck

• Wood: Tinted Maple (finish matched to the body fade)

• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

• Inlays: Red Dot Inlays

• Nut Width: 1 5/8″

• Shape: Comfortable Tyler carve 

• Hipshot Locking Tuners 

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HSS

• Bridge: Super Humbucker

• Middle: JTS 5500 Single Coil

• Neck: JTS 5500 Single Coil

• Controls: Master Volume, 2 × Tone Controls,

• 5 way switch 

Hardware

• Black Hardware

• Explogo logo on headstock

Case

• Includes James Tyler Hardshell 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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