Bold, unapologetic, and built for players who demand both tone and personality, the James Tyler L.A.X. Studio Classic – Neon Pink Shmear is a high-performance instrument that blends boutique craftsmanship with unmistakable visual flair. Handcrafted by James Tyler Guitars in California, this Studio Classic captures the essence of modern precision while tipping its hat to vintage-inspired feel and response.

The solid alder body forms the tonal core of the instrument, delivering balanced resonance with tight lows, clear mids, and smooth highs. Finished in the eye-catching Neon Pink Shmear with a semi-gloss sheen, the guitar radiates stage presence while allowing the wood to breathe and resonate naturally. A white/black/white pickguard adds classic contrast, while chrome hardware and a black headstock complete the striking aesthetic with a sleek, professional edge.

The quartersawn maple neck provides exceptional stability and snap, carved to Tyler’s comfortable Standard ’64 profile for a familiar, broken-in feel. Measuring 1 5/8" at the nut, the neck offers a slightly vintage-inspired width that feels nimble and articulate in hand. Paired with an Indian rosewood fretboard and wide tall frets, the playing experience is fluid and expressive—ideal for bending, vibrato, and articulate lead work. The fretboard radius and fret size combination ensure effortless playability while maintaining clarity and note separation across the entire register.

Electronics are where the L.A.X. Studio Classic truly shines. A pair of JTS5500 single coils in the neck and middle positions deliver chime, clarity, and dynamic sensitivity, while the Super Bridge humbucker adds punch, output, and harmonic richness. The control layout is remarkably versatile: a 5-way blade selector, master volume, dedicated tone control, and an onboard mid-boost preamp with a bypass button. This active mid-boost circuit allows players to push solos forward with added girth and sustain at the touch of a button, while the bypass option returns the instrument to pure passive operation. Additional switching includes Series/Parallel functionality and an Add Neck & Bridge option, unlocking combinations not traditionally found on standard S-style guitars and vastly expanding the tonal palette.

Performance hardware ensures stability and reliability under demanding conditions. Hipshot locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning and quick string changes, while the Hipshot G2TS bridge offers precise intonation and smooth response. Together, they create a platform that is both road-ready and studio-refined.

The James Tyler L.A.X. Studio Classic – Neon Pink Shmear is more than a visually bold statement—it is a deeply versatile, tone-forward instrument designed for serious players. With its premium tonewoods, advanced electronics, and boutique-level attention to detail, it stands as a modern classic built to inspire creativity on any stage or in any session. Housed in a hard case for protection, this Tyler is ready to deliver exceptional performance wherever it goes.

Other specs include:

• Semi Gloss
• Alder body solid
• Quartersawn Maple neck
• Indian Rosewood fretboard
• Standard '64 neck
• 1 5/8" nut
• Fret size wide tall
• Hipshot locking tuners
• Hipshot G2TS
• White/Black/White guard
• JTS5500 Single Coil Neck and Middle, Super Bridge Humbucker
• 5-way, volume, Midboost, and tone
• Mid-Boost preamp with bypass button
• Series/Parallel
• Add Neck & Bridge
• Chrome Hardware
• Black Headstock
• Hard Case
• 7 lbs 5 oz
• #26070

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