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The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Black Metallic is a precision-built, modern performance guitar that channels the spirit of the Studio Elite HD while refining it into a highly versatile, stage-ready instrument. It is designed for players who want clarity, responsiveness, and a wide tonal range without sacrificing feel or character.
The foundation starts with a two-piece alder body paired with a Canadian maple neck and an Indian rosewood fretboard. This classic tonewood combination delivers a balanced voice with strong mids, articulate highs, and a controlled low end. The neck follows a STD 59 profile, measuring .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, giving it a comfortable vintage-inspired grip that gradually fills out as you move up the neck. A 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets (.100 x .051) provide a smooth, modern playing surface that supports both chord work and effortless lead runs. The 42mm bone nut contributes to stable tuning and natural resonance across all six strings.
Visually and functionally, the instrument is carefully appointed. White pearloid pickguard, white mother of pearl dot inlays, and Luminlay side markers combine classic styling with practical visibility in low light environments. The overall feel is clean, purposeful, and built for real-world performance.
The pickup configuration is HSS, anchored by a JTG5000 neck pickup and JTG5000 middle pickup, paired with a JTG Super Humbucker in the bridge position. This layout offers a wide tonal spectrum, from glassy, detailed single-coil sounds to a powerful, harmonically rich bridge voice. The 5-way switching system with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls ensures smooth, musical response across all positions, while the JTG dome knobs provide precise and comfortable control on stage.
A standout feature is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. It delivers a 2 dB boost centered at 150 Hz and 450 Hz, combined with a low pass shaping curve at 4.5 kHz with 25 dB per octave attenuation. This gives the guitar added punch, presence, and mix penetration when engaged, while still allowing a clean and uncolored signal path when bypassed.
Hardware is built for stability and reliability. A 2-post JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth vibrato response with solid return-to-pitch performance, supported by custom JTG locking tuners for excellent tuning stability. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the setup feels familiar, responsive, and immediately playable.
Weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, the JTG MK1 strikes an ideal balance between comfort and resonance. It is a focused, high-performance instrument that blends boutique craftsmanship with practical versatility, designed to handle everything from studio precision work to demanding live performance.
Other specifications include:
- MK1 (styled after the James Tyler Studio Elite HD)
- 2-piece Alder body
- Canadian Maple neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- 10-14 Radius
- STD 59 neck 1st fret .845 12th fret .975
- 42mm Bone Nut
- White Mother of Pearl Dots
- Luminlay side markers
- Frets Jescar 51100 .100″ X .051
- Pickguard White Pearliod
- Pickups HSS
- JTG5000 Neck
- JTG5000 Middle
- JTG Super Humbucker Bridge
- JTG Dome Knobs
- 2-Post JTG tremolo bridge
- Custom JTG Locking Tuners
- D’Addario 10-46 Strings
- 5-way CTS 500k Vol 250k Tone
- JTG custom midboost with bypass
- 2dB boost at 150Hz and 450Hz with a low pass at 4.5 – 25dB per octave
- 7 lbs 14 oz
- #MK125001464
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.14
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- Studio Elite
- Color
- Black Metallic
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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SKU: MK125001464
Weight:
7 lbs
14 oz
James Tyler JTG MK1 - Black Metallic #MK125001464
$1,799.00
- Condition:
- New
- UPC:
- 6977801550048
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Description
The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Black Metallic is a precision-built, modern performance guitar that channels the spirit of the Studio Elite HD while refining it into a highly versatile, stage-ready instrument. It is designed for players who want clarity, responsiveness, and a wide tonal range without sacrificing feel or character.
The foundation starts with a two-piece alder body paired with a Canadian maple neck and an Indian rosewood fretboard. This classic tonewood combination delivers a balanced voice with strong mids, articulate highs, and a controlled low end. The neck follows a STD 59 profile, measuring .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, giving it a comfortable vintage-inspired grip that gradually fills out as you move up the neck. A 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets (.100 x .051) provide a smooth, modern playing surface that supports both chord work and effortless lead runs. The 42mm bone nut contributes to stable tuning and natural resonance across all six strings.
Visually and functionally, the instrument is carefully appointed. White pearloid pickguard, white mother of pearl dot inlays, and Luminlay side markers combine classic styling with practical visibility in low light environments. The overall feel is clean, purposeful, and built for real-world performance.
The pickup configuration is HSS, anchored by a JTG5000 neck pickup and JTG5000 middle pickup, paired with a JTG Super Humbucker in the bridge position. This layout offers a wide tonal spectrum, from glassy, detailed single-coil sounds to a powerful, harmonically rich bridge voice. The 5-way switching system with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls ensures smooth, musical response across all positions, while the JTG dome knobs provide precise and comfortable control on stage.
A standout feature is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. It delivers a 2 dB boost centered at 150 Hz and 450 Hz, combined with a low pass shaping curve at 4.5 kHz with 25 dB per octave attenuation. This gives the guitar added punch, presence, and mix penetration when engaged, while still allowing a clean and uncolored signal path when bypassed.
Hardware is built for stability and reliability. A 2-post JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth vibrato response with solid return-to-pitch performance, supported by custom JTG locking tuners for excellent tuning stability. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the setup feels familiar, responsive, and immediately playable.
Weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, the JTG MK1 strikes an ideal balance between comfort and resonance. It is a focused, high-performance instrument that blends boutique craftsmanship with practical versatility, designed to handle everything from studio precision work to demanding live performance.
Other specifications include:
- MK1 (styled after the James Tyler Studio Elite HD)
- 2-piece Alder body
- Canadian Maple neck
- Indian Rosewood fretboard
- 10-14 Radius
- STD 59 neck 1st fret .845 12th fret .975
- 42mm Bone Nut
- White Mother of Pearl Dots
- Luminlay side markers
- Frets Jescar 51100 .100″ X .051
- Pickguard White Pearliod
- Pickups HSS
- JTG5000 Neck
- JTG5000 Middle
- JTG Super Humbucker Bridge
- JTG Dome Knobs
- 2-Post JTG tremolo bridge
- Custom JTG Locking Tuners
- D’Addario 10-46 Strings
- 5-way CTS 500k Vol 250k Tone
- JTG custom midboost with bypass
- 2dB boost at 150Hz and 450Hz with a low pass at 4.5 – 25dB per octave
- 7 lbs 14 oz
- #MK125001464
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.14
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- Studio Elite
- Color
- Black Metallic
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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