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The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Chameleon is a bold and highly refined modern performance guitar that merges boutique craftsmanship with exceptional versatility and unmistakable visual character. Styled after the legendary Studio Elite HD platform, the MK1 delivers a professional-grade playing experience designed for musicians who demand precision, responsiveness, and tonal depth in every setting.
Its foundation begins with a resonant two-piece alder body paired with a Canadian maple neck and Indian rosewood fretboard, creating a balanced tonal platform with articulate highs, focused mids, and smooth low-end warmth. The STD 59 neck profile measures .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, offering a comfortable shape that feels substantial yet fast and natural in hand. Combined with a 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets, the neck delivers effortless playability across the entire register, equally suited for expressive bends, technical lead work, and dynamic rhythm playing.
Finished in an eye-catching Chameleon color, the guitar shifts dramatically under changing light, giving it a depth and movement that feels alive from every angle. The sleek modern finish is paired with white mother of pearl dot inlays and Luminlay side markers, creating an elegant yet performance-focused aesthetic that stands out both on stage and in the studio.
The HSS pickup configuration offers outstanding tonal flexibility. JTG5000 pickups in the neck and middle positions provide clarity, warmth, and shimmering articulation, while the JTG Super Humbucker in the bridge position adds powerful output, tight response, and rich harmonic complexity for more aggressive tones and soaring lead work. The 5-way switching system combined with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls allows seamless movement between sparkling cleans, punchy rhythm textures, and saturated high-gain sounds.
Enhancing the guitar’s versatility even further is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. Featuring a 2 dB boost centered at 150 Hz and 450 Hz alongside a low pass contour at 4.5 kHz with a 25 dB per octave slope, the circuit adds body, presence, and focused midrange authority while preserving note clarity and articulation. It provides an extra layer of tonal shaping that feels musical, responsive, and highly usable in both live and studio environments.
The hardware package is built for reliability and performance. A 2-post custom JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth operation with excellent tuning stability, while custom JTG locking tuners keep the instrument solidly in tune even during aggressive use. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the guitar feels balanced and immediately comfortable right out of the case.
Weighing just 7 lbs 10 oz, this JTG MK1 is lightweight, resonant, and exceptionally responsive. A minor finish check near the neck pocket is present and purely cosmetic, adding a subtle touch of character to an otherwise meticulously built instrument. Visually captivating and sonically expansive, this Chameleon-finished MK1 is a modern boutique guitar built to inspire serious players 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
- 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
- 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
- Minor finish check near neck pocket (see photo)
- 7 lbs 10 oz
- #MK125001470
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.10
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- S-Style
- Color
- Chameleon
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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SKU: MK125001470
Weight:
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10 oz
James Tyler JTG MK1 - Chameleon #MK125001470
$1,799.00
- Condition:
- New
- UPC:
- 6977801550000
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Description
The James Tyler JTG MK1 in Chameleon is a bold and highly refined modern performance guitar that merges boutique craftsmanship with exceptional versatility and unmistakable visual character. Styled after the legendary Studio Elite HD platform, the MK1 delivers a professional-grade playing experience designed for musicians who demand precision, responsiveness, and tonal depth in every setting.
Its foundation begins with a resonant two-piece alder body paired with a Canadian maple neck and Indian rosewood fretboard, creating a balanced tonal platform with articulate highs, focused mids, and smooth low-end warmth. The STD 59 neck profile measures .845 at the 1st fret and .975 at the 12th, offering a comfortable shape that feels substantial yet fast and natural in hand. Combined with a 10 to 14 inch compound radius and Jescar 51100 frets, the neck delivers effortless playability across the entire register, equally suited for expressive bends, technical lead work, and dynamic rhythm playing.
Finished in an eye-catching Chameleon color, the guitar shifts dramatically under changing light, giving it a depth and movement that feels alive from every angle. The sleek modern finish is paired with white mother of pearl dot inlays and Luminlay side markers, creating an elegant yet performance-focused aesthetic that stands out both on stage and in the studio.
The HSS pickup configuration offers outstanding tonal flexibility. JTG5000 pickups in the neck and middle positions provide clarity, warmth, and shimmering articulation, while the JTG Super Humbucker in the bridge position adds powerful output, tight response, and rich harmonic complexity for more aggressive tones and soaring lead work. The 5-way switching system combined with CTS 500k volume and 250k tone controls allows seamless movement between sparkling cleans, punchy rhythm textures, and saturated high-gain sounds.
Enhancing the guitar’s versatility even further is the custom JTG midboost circuit with bypass. Featuring a 2 dB boost centered at 150 Hz and 450 Hz alongside a low pass contour at 4.5 kHz with a 25 dB per octave slope, the circuit adds body, presence, and focused midrange authority while preserving note clarity and articulation. It provides an extra layer of tonal shaping that feels musical, responsive, and highly usable in both live and studio environments.
The hardware package is built for reliability and performance. A 2-post custom JTG tremolo bridge offers smooth operation with excellent tuning stability, while custom JTG locking tuners keep the instrument solidly in tune even during aggressive use. Strung with D’Addario 10-46 strings, the guitar feels balanced and immediately comfortable right out of the case.
Weighing just 7 lbs 10 oz, this JTG MK1 is lightweight, resonant, and exceptionally responsive. A minor finish check near the neck pocket is present and purely cosmetic, adding a subtle touch of character to an otherwise meticulously built instrument. Visually captivating and sonically expansive, this Chameleon-finished MK1 is a modern boutique guitar built to inspire serious players 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
- 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
- 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
- Minor finish check near neck pocket (see photo)
- 7 lbs 10 oz
- #MK125001470
For more information on this James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.10
- Series
- JTG
- Body Style
- S-Style
- Color
- Chameleon
- Model
- MK1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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