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The James Tyler Mongoose Special in Tuckerberry Shmear is a distinctive and characterful instrument that brings together James Tyler's unmistakable aesthetic with a refined, highly responsive approach to playability and tone. Its striking Tuckerberry Shmear finish is presented in a sophisticated semi-gloss sheen, allowing the natural beauty and visual depth of the Mahogany top to remain at the center of its personality. With its bold appearance and carefully considered construction, this Mongoose Special carries an unmistakable sense of individuality from every angle.
The Mahogany neck is shaped to the ST59 profile, offering a familiar yet substantial feel designed for expressive playing and effortless movement. An Indian Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate surface beneath the hand, complemented by Wide/Tall frets and a 1 5/8" nut width. Hipshot Locking Tuners add dependable tuning stability, while the overall construction brings together warmth, sustain, clarity, and the immediate response expected from a finely crafted James Tyler instrument.
Tonally, this Mongoose Special is equipped with a Retro neck pickup and Super bridge pickup, deliberately omitting a middle pickup for a focused and powerful two-pickup configuration. A 3-position toggle provides intuitive access to the available pickup voices, while independent Volume and Tone controls for each pickup give the player an unusually broad level of tonal control. The TonePros System II bridge provides a secure and resonant foundation, allowing the instrument to respond naturally to both subtle touch and more assertive playing.
Weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and accompanied by its Hardshell Case, this James Tyler Mongoose Special is an instrument with presence, personality, and purpose. From the richly distinctive Tuckerberry Shmear finish and Mahogany construction to the Indian Ebony fingerboard, Wide/Tall frets, Hipshot Locking Tuners, and carefully voiced Retro and Super pickups, every element contributes to an instrument that feels as individual as it sounds. It is a compelling expression of the Mongoose Special, created for players who value distinctive design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a guitar with its own unmistakable voice.
Other specifications include:
- Semi-Gloss Finish
- Mahogany Top
- Mahogany Neck
- Indian Ebony Fingerboard
- Neck Shape ST59
- Frets Wide/Tall
- Nut Width 1 5/8"
- Hipshot Locking Tuners
- Retro Neck Pickup
- No Middle Pickup
- Super Bridge Pickup
- 3-Position Toggle
- Volume/Volume/Tone/Tone
- TonePros System II Bridge
- Hardshell Case
- 7 lbs 15 oz
- #26510
For more information about the James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.15
- Series
- Mongoose
- Body Style
- Singlecut
- Color
- Tuckerberry Shmear
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- Mongoose Special
- Strings
- 6
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The James Tyler Mongoose Special in Tuckerberry Shmear is a distinctive and characterful instrument that brings together James Tyler's unmistakable aesthetic with a refined, highly responsive approach to playability and tone. Its striking Tuckerberry Shmear finish is presented in a sophisticated semi-gloss sheen, allowing the natural beauty and visual depth of the Mahogany top to remain at the center of its personality. With its bold appearance and carefully considered construction, this Mongoose Special carries an unmistakable sense of individuality from every angle.
The Mahogany neck is shaped to the ST59 profile, offering a familiar yet substantial feel designed for expressive playing and effortless movement. An Indian Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate surface beneath the hand, complemented by Wide/Tall frets and a 1 5/8" nut width. Hipshot Locking Tuners add dependable tuning stability, while the overall construction brings together warmth, sustain, clarity, and the immediate response expected from a finely crafted James Tyler instrument.
Tonally, this Mongoose Special is equipped with a Retro neck pickup and Super bridge pickup, deliberately omitting a middle pickup for a focused and powerful two-pickup configuration. A 3-position toggle provides intuitive access to the available pickup voices, while independent Volume and Tone controls for each pickup give the player an unusually broad level of tonal control. The TonePros System II bridge provides a secure and resonant foundation, allowing the instrument to respond naturally to both subtle touch and more assertive playing.
Weighing 7 lbs 15 oz and accompanied by its Hardshell Case, this James Tyler Mongoose Special is an instrument with presence, personality, and purpose. From the richly distinctive Tuckerberry Shmear finish and Mahogany construction to the Indian Ebony fingerboard, Wide/Tall frets, Hipshot Locking Tuners, and carefully voiced Retro and Super pickups, every element contributes to an instrument that feels as individual as it sounds. It is a compelling expression of the Mongoose Special, created for players who value distinctive design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a guitar with its own unmistakable voice.
Other specifications include:
- Semi-Gloss Finish
- Mahogany Top
- Mahogany Neck
- Indian Ebony Fingerboard
- Neck Shape ST59
- Frets Wide/Tall
- Nut Width 1 5/8"
- Hipshot Locking Tuners
- Retro Neck Pickup
- No Middle Pickup
- Super Bridge Pickup
- 3-Position Toggle
- Volume/Volume/Tone/Tone
- TonePros System II Bridge
- Hardshell Case
- 7 lbs 15 oz
- #26510
For more information about the James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 7.15
- Series
- Mongoose
- Body Style
- Singlecut
- Color
- Tuckerberry Shmear
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- Mongoose Special
- Strings
- 6
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