James Tyler Tylerbastar - Barn Find #26309

The James Tyler Tylerbastar in Barn Find is a bold expression of vintage soul and modern boutique craftsmanship. Finished in a beautifully understated matte finish, the Barn Find aesthetic gives this instrument a naturally worn, road-tested character that feels like a rare treasure uncovered after decades of musical history. Every detail exudes personality, blending raw attitude with the unmistakable refinement that defines a James Tyler creation.

Built with an ash top and a resonant lightweight body weighing just 7 lbs 2 oz, this Tylerbastar delivers exceptional acoustic response, lively resonance, and remarkable balance. The quartersawn maple neck offers outstanding stability and snap, while the maple fingerboard adds clarity, attack, and a familiar vintage-inspired feel. Paired with the comfortable Standard ‘64 neck carve, wide/tall frets, and a slim 1 5/8" nut width, the playing experience feels effortless, fast, and incredibly responsive.

Tonally, the Tylerbastar is loaded with character. The Retro Humbucker in the neck position delivers warm, expressive tones with rich harmonic complexity and smooth sustain, while the Alligator single coil bridge pickup cuts through with bite, articulation, and unmistakable Tyler attitude. The Midboost preamp expands the guitar’s tonal range even further, adding thickness, punch, and dynamic power at the touch of a button. With simple yet highly effective controls including Volume, Boost, Tone, a 3-way switch, and preamp bypass, this guitar offers an inspiring range of sounds that move seamlessly from vintage-flavored cleans to aggressive overdriven textures.

The hardware perfectly complements the instrument’s classic-meets-modern identity. Kluson tuners maintain a timeless visual style while offering reliable tuning stability, and the Gotoh “In-Tune” bridge enhances intonation, sustain, and overall feel with exceptional precision.

The James Tyler Tylerbastar in Barn Find is not simply a reinterpretation of a classic design. It is a fearless, highly musical instrument infused with individuality, craftsmanship, and unmistakable tone. Raw, expressive, and endlessly inspiring, this Tylerbastar feels like an old favorite from the very first chord.

Other specifications include:

• Matte Finish
• Ash Top
• Quartersawn Maple Neck
• Maple Fingerboard
• Standard 64 Neck Carve
• Frets wide/tall
• Nut width 1 5/8"
• Kluson tuners
• Retro Humbucker Neck Pickup
• Alligator Single Coil Bridge Pickup
• Midboost Preamp
• Volume, Boost, Tone
• 3 Way Switch
• Preamp Bypass
• Gotoh "In-Tune" Bridge
• Hardshell Case
• 7 lbs 2 oz
• #26309

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