James Tyler USA Studio Elite HD – Amethyst Shmear

The James Tyler Studio Elite HD in Amethyst Shmear is a boutique guitar that blends bold aesthetics with legendary versatility. Hand-built in the USA, this model features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, dressed in the striking Amethyst Shmear finish with black hardware and a sleek black scratch plate.

With a California Special humbucker in the bridge and JTS5500 single coils in the neck and middle, the Studio Elite HD delivers everything from sparkling cleans to aggressive leads. Add Tyler’s Midboost preamp and series/parallel switching, and this guitar adapts to any style or setting with ease.

Why the Amethyst Shmear Studio Elite HD?

The Studio Elite HD is James Tyler’s most versatile model, renowned for its playability and wide tonal palette. The California Special humbucker provides fat, authoritative tones, while the JTS5500 single coils deliver clarity and sparkle. With the Midboost circuit and series/parallel switching, this guitar offers near-limitless sonic options.

Visually, the Amethyst Shmear finish paired with black hardware and a black scratch plate creates a striking boutique look. For players, it’s an inspiring workhorse; for collectors, it’s a standout piece of James Tyler artistry.

Specifications

Body

• Wood: Alder 

• Finish: Amethyst Shmear

• Pickguard: Black

• Bridge: G2TS

• Hardware: Black

Neck

• Wood: Maple

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Tuners: Hipshot Locking

• Blue Lapis Dots 

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HSS

• Bridge: California Special Humbucker

• Middle: JTS5500 Single Coil

• Neck: JTS5500 Single Coil

• Controls:

  • Master Volume

  • Master Tone

  • Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button

  • Series/Parallel Switching

  • 5-Way Selector

Case

• Includes James Tyler Hardshell Case

Includes Hard Case

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