James Tyler JTG MK1 - Black Metallic #MK125001677

The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Black Metallic is a masterfully crafted modern performance instrument that combines boutique-level precision with unmistakable stage presence and extraordinary tonal versatility. Styled after the iconic Studio Elite HD platform, the MK1 captures everything players love about high-end Tyler-inspired designs while delivering its own refined identity and feel.

Built around a resonant two-piece alder body with a Canadian maple neck and an Indian rosewood fretboard featuring Tyler rolled edges, the guitar feels immediately comfortable and broken-in from the first note. The rolled fretboard edges create an exceptionally smooth playing experience that enhances both speed and comfort across the neck. Its STD 59 profile measures .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, striking an ideal balance between vintage familiarity and modern stability. Combined with the 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets, the result is a neck that feels effortless for everything from intricate chord voicings to fluid lead playing and wide expressive bends.

The Black Metallic finish gives the instrument a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic with a bold reflective quality that commands attention under stage lights. Paired with a white pearloid pickguard, white mother of pearl dot inlays, and Luminlay side markers, the overall look blends elegance with a distinctly modern edge.

Tonally, the HSS pickup configuration provides outstanding flexibility and dynamic response. The JTG5000 neck and middle pickups produce glassy cleans, articulate rhythms, and warm, expressive textures, while the JTG Super Humbucker in the bridge position delivers powerful output, rich harmonic content, and tight, focused attack for heavier applications and soaring leads. Controlled through a 5-way switching system with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls, every pickup position feels carefully voiced and highly musical.

One of the standout features is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. Designed with a 2 dB boost centered at 150 Hz and 450 Hz along with a low pass contour at 4.5 kHz with a 25 dB per octave slope, the system enhances body, punch, and midrange presence while preserving clarity and articulation. It allows the guitar to move effortlessly from pristine clean tones to aggressive, mix-cutting lead sounds with the push of a control.

Hardware appointments reinforce the guitar’s professional-grade build quality. The 2-post custom JTG vibrato bridge provides smooth, stable action with excellent tuning return, while custom JTG locking tuners ensure reliability even during aggressive performance use. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the guitar feels balanced, responsive, and immediately inspiring in hand.

Weighing just 7 lbs 15 oz, this JTG MK1 offers outstanding resonance and comfort without sacrificing substance or sustain. In Black Metallic, it is a visually striking and sonically versatile instrument built for players who demand elite performance, modern flexibility, and boutique craftsmanship at every level.

Other specifications include:

• MK1 (styled after the James Tyler Studio Elite HD)
• 2-piece Alder body
• Canadian Maple neck
• Indian Rosewood fretboard with Tyler rolled edges
• 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 Pearloid 
• Pickups HSS
• JTG5000 Neck
• JTG5000 Middle
• JTG Super Humbucker bridge
• JTG Dome Knobs
• 2-Post Custom JTG vibrato 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 15 oz
• #MK125001677

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