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The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Blue Milky Way is a stunning modern performance guitar that blends boutique craftsmanship, cutting-edge versatility, and unmistakable visual flair into one exceptionally refined instrument. Inspired by the celebrated Studio Elite HD design, the MK1 delivers the feel, responsiveness, and tonal flexibility demanded by serious players while carrying a personality entirely its own.
Built with a resonant two-piece alder body, a Canadian maple neck, and an Indian rosewood fretboard, the guitar offers a balanced and dynamic tonal foundation with articulate highs, focused mids, and smooth low-end response. The STD 59 neck profile measures .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, creating a comfortable shape that feels substantial without ever becoming cumbersome. Combined with the 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets, the playing experience is fluid, precise, and remarkably effortless across the entire fretboard.
The Blue Milky Way finish gives the instrument a dramatic visual identity, shifting with depth and dimension under light while maintaining an elegant, futuristic aesthetic. Paired with a white pearloid pickguard, white mother of pearl dot inlays, and Luminlay side markers, the guitar feels equally at home under stage lights or in a high-end studio setting.
Its HSS pickup configuration provides an expansive tonal range suited for virtually any style. The JTG5000 neck and middle pickups deliver clarity, warmth, and shimmering articulation, while the JTG Super Humbucker bridge pickup adds authority, punch, and harmonic complexity for heavier tones and soaring lead work. Controlled through a 5-way switching system with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls, every position feels responsive and musically voiced.
A defining feature is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. Engineered 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 adds body, presence, and focused power without sacrificing clarity. Whether used subtly to thicken clean passages or pushed harder for lead emphasis, it expands the guitar’s tonal capabilities dramatically while retaining exceptional touch sensitivity.
Hardware appointments are equally performance-focused. The 2-post custom JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth action and reliable tuning return, while custom JTG locking tuners provide excellent stability under aggressive playing conditions. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the setup feels balanced and immediately comfortable from the first chord.
Weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and housed in a hard case, this JTG MK1 is a lightweight yet resonant instrument built for players who demand precision, versatility, and individuality. In Blue Milky Way, it stands out not only as a professional-grade tool, but as a visually captivating statement piece designed to inspire every time it is picked up.
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 Pearloid
- Pickups HSS
- JTG5000 Neck
- JTG5000 Middle
- JTG Super Humbucker bridge
- JTG Dome Knobs
- 2-Post Custom 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
- Hard Case
- 7 lbs 15 oz
- #MK125001739
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.15
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- Studio Elite
- Color
- Blue Milky Way
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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SKU: MK125001739
Weight:
7 lbs
15 oz
James Tyler JTG MK1 - Blue Milky Way #MK125001739
$1,799.00
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- New
- UPC:
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Description
The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Blue Milky Way is a stunning modern performance guitar that blends boutique craftsmanship, cutting-edge versatility, and unmistakable visual flair into one exceptionally refined instrument. Inspired by the celebrated Studio Elite HD design, the MK1 delivers the feel, responsiveness, and tonal flexibility demanded by serious players while carrying a personality entirely its own.
Built with a resonant two-piece alder body, a Canadian maple neck, and an Indian rosewood fretboard, the guitar offers a balanced and dynamic tonal foundation with articulate highs, focused mids, and smooth low-end response. The STD 59 neck profile measures .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, creating a comfortable shape that feels substantial without ever becoming cumbersome. Combined with the 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets, the playing experience is fluid, precise, and remarkably effortless across the entire fretboard.
The Blue Milky Way finish gives the instrument a dramatic visual identity, shifting with depth and dimension under light while maintaining an elegant, futuristic aesthetic. Paired with a white pearloid pickguard, white mother of pearl dot inlays, and Luminlay side markers, the guitar feels equally at home under stage lights or in a high-end studio setting.
Its HSS pickup configuration provides an expansive tonal range suited for virtually any style. The JTG5000 neck and middle pickups deliver clarity, warmth, and shimmering articulation, while the JTG Super Humbucker bridge pickup adds authority, punch, and harmonic complexity for heavier tones and soaring lead work. Controlled through a 5-way switching system with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls, every position feels responsive and musically voiced.
A defining feature is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. Engineered 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 adds body, presence, and focused power without sacrificing clarity. Whether used subtly to thicken clean passages or pushed harder for lead emphasis, it expands the guitar’s tonal capabilities dramatically while retaining exceptional touch sensitivity.
Hardware appointments are equally performance-focused. The 2-post custom JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth action and reliable tuning return, while custom JTG locking tuners provide excellent stability under aggressive playing conditions. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the setup feels balanced and immediately comfortable from the first chord.
Weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and housed in a hard case, this JTG MK1 is a lightweight yet resonant instrument built for players who demand precision, versatility, and individuality. In Blue Milky Way, it stands out not only as a professional-grade tool, but as a visually captivating statement piece designed to inspire every time it is picked up.
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 Pearloid
- Pickups HSS
- JTG5000 Neck
- JTG5000 Middle
- JTG Super Humbucker bridge
- JTG Dome Knobs
- 2-Post Custom 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
- Hard Case
- 7 lbs 15 oz
- #MK125001739
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.15
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- Studio Elite
- Color
- Blue Milky Way
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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