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James Tyler USA Studio Elite – White Shmear (Matching Neck, Floyd Rose)
The James Tyler Studio Elite in White Shmear with a matching neck and headstock is a boutique guitar that blends striking elegance with uncompromising performance. Built in the USA, this Studio Elite features a rear-routed body for a sleek, clean look, accented by gold hardware and a shimmering gold logo on the headstock. With its Floyd Rose tremolo and Tyler’s versatile electronics package, this guitar is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or as the centerpiece of a serious collection.
The White Shmear finish is both bold and refined, creating an unmistakable presence that perfectly complements Tyler’s legendary craftsmanship.
Why the Studio Elite White Shmear?
The Studio Elite has become one of Tyler’s flagship models, loved for its unmatched comfort, tonal flexibility, and boutique feel. Outfitted with a Floyd Rose tremolo, this White Shmear model is built for expressive performance and rock-solid tuning stability. The Midboost preamp, series/parallel wiring, and split options give players a huge tonal palette — from glassy cleans to searing leads.
Visually, the matching neck and headstock, gold hardware, and gold logo elevate this guitar into collector territory. The rear rout design adds sleekness, keeping the lines clean and sophisticated. It’s a rare, high-end James Tyler that turns heads as easily as it inspires music.
Specifications
Body
- Mahogany
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Finish: White Shmear (rear rout)
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Bridge: Floyd Rose Tremolo
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Hardware: Gold
Neck
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Wood: Maple (Matching Finish)
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Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple (varies per build)
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Headstock: Matching White Shmear with Gold Logo
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Frets: Wide/Tall
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Nut Width: 1 5/8″ (typical Studio Elite spec)
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Neck Profile: Comfortable Tyler carve
- Hipshot Locking Tuners
Electronics
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Pick up Configuration: HSS
- Humbucker Secret
- Single Coil Neck Hot Laura
- Single Coil Middle Hot Laura
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Controls:
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Master Volume
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Master Tone
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Lead/Rhythm Circuit
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Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button
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Series/Parallel Switching
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Coil Split Options
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Case
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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
T&C: Pre Order (Approx ETA 13 Weeks). |. Image for Illustration Purposes Only
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