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The James Tyler Tylerbastar in Caribbean Splash is a bold, high-performance instrument that perfectly captures the brand’s signature fusion of cutting-edge design, tonal versatility, and unmistakable visual flair. Dressed in a vibrant gloss Caribbean Splash finish, this guitar commands attention with its striking, fluid aesthetic. Beneath the finish lies a beautifully contoured quilt maple bent top, adding depth and dimension to the look while enhancing tonal clarity and articulation. The mahogany body, rear-routed for a clean, uninterrupted top, provides a warm and resonant core with excellent sustain and balance.
The neck is crafted from quartersawn maple, ensuring superior stability and a snappy, responsive feel. Shaped to the comfortable Standard ’64 profile, it offers a familiar yet refined grip that suits a wide range of playing styles. The ebony fingerboard delivers a smooth, fast-playing surface with a crisp attack, perfectly complementing the wide/tall frets that allow for effortless bends and precise articulation. A 1 11/16" nut width provides ideal string spacing, making complex chords and expressive lead work equally accessible.
At the heart of the Tylerbastar is a highly versatile and innovative electronics package. It features a Studebaker neck pickup for warm, articulate tones and a powerful Super-X bridge pickup that delivers aggressive output with exceptional clarity. The 5-way switch opens up a wide tonal spectrum, while the onboard midboost preamp adds extra punch and presence when needed. Additional switching options—including preamp bypass, series/parallel wiring, and a Super-X tap—offer an expansive palette of tones, from vintage-inspired sparkle to modern high-gain power. With controls for volume, boost, and tone, players have intuitive command over every nuance of their sound.
Performance hardware rounds out the instrument with precision and reliability. The G2TS bridge ensures excellent sustain and tuning stability, while Hipshot locking tuners make string changes quick and secure. Every component is chosen to support the demands of professional players, delivering consistency whether on stage or in the studio.
The Tylerbastar’s design is both visually and functionally refined, blending its exotic top, vibrant finish, and clean rear-routed construction into a cohesive and modern aesthetic. It comes complete with a hard case for safe transport and protection. Altogether, the James Tyler Tylerbastar in Caribbean Splash is a dynamic, expressive guitar built for players who demand individuality, tonal flexibility, and top-tier performance in every detail.
Other specifications include:
- Gloss
- Mahogany Body (Rear Route)
- Quilt Maple Bent Top
- Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Standard 64 Neck Carve
- Frets wide/tall
- Nut width 1 11/16"
- Hipshot locking tuners
- Studebaker Neck Pickup
- Super-X Bridge Pickup
- Midboost Preamp
- Volume, Boost, Tone
- 5 Way Switch
- Preamp Bypass, Series/Parallel, Super-X Tap
- G2TS bridge
- Hard Case
- 8 lbs 2 oz
- #26171
For more information on the James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 8.2
- Series
- Tylerbastar
- Body Style
- T Style
- Color
- Caribbean Splash
- Model
- Tylerbastar
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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The James Tyler Tylerbastar in Caribbean Splash is a bold, high-performance instrument that perfectly captures the brand’s signature fusion of cutting-edge design, tonal versatility, and unmistakable visual flair. Dressed in a vibrant gloss Caribbean Splash finish, this guitar commands attention with its striking, fluid aesthetic. Beneath the finish lies a beautifully contoured quilt maple bent top, adding depth and dimension to the look while enhancing tonal clarity and articulation. The mahogany body, rear-routed for a clean, uninterrupted top, provides a warm and resonant core with excellent sustain and balance.
The neck is crafted from quartersawn maple, ensuring superior stability and a snappy, responsive feel. Shaped to the comfortable Standard ’64 profile, it offers a familiar yet refined grip that suits a wide range of playing styles. The ebony fingerboard delivers a smooth, fast-playing surface with a crisp attack, perfectly complementing the wide/tall frets that allow for effortless bends and precise articulation. A 1 11/16" nut width provides ideal string spacing, making complex chords and expressive lead work equally accessible.
At the heart of the Tylerbastar is a highly versatile and innovative electronics package. It features a Studebaker neck pickup for warm, articulate tones and a powerful Super-X bridge pickup that delivers aggressive output with exceptional clarity. The 5-way switch opens up a wide tonal spectrum, while the onboard midboost preamp adds extra punch and presence when needed. Additional switching options—including preamp bypass, series/parallel wiring, and a Super-X tap—offer an expansive palette of tones, from vintage-inspired sparkle to modern high-gain power. With controls for volume, boost, and tone, players have intuitive command over every nuance of their sound.
Performance hardware rounds out the instrument with precision and reliability. The G2TS bridge ensures excellent sustain and tuning stability, while Hipshot locking tuners make string changes quick and secure. Every component is chosen to support the demands of professional players, delivering consistency whether on stage or in the studio.
The Tylerbastar’s design is both visually and functionally refined, blending its exotic top, vibrant finish, and clean rear-routed construction into a cohesive and modern aesthetic. It comes complete with a hard case for safe transport and protection. Altogether, the James Tyler Tylerbastar in Caribbean Splash is a dynamic, expressive guitar built for players who demand individuality, tonal flexibility, and top-tier performance in every detail.
Other specifications include:
- Gloss
- Mahogany Body (Rear Route)
- Quilt Maple Bent Top
- Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Standard 64 Neck Carve
- Frets wide/tall
- Nut width 1 11/16"
- Hipshot locking tuners
- Studebaker Neck Pickup
- Super-X Bridge Pickup
- Midboost Preamp
- Volume, Boost, Tone
- 5 Way Switch
- Preamp Bypass, Series/Parallel, Super-X Tap
- G2TS bridge
- Hard Case
- 8 lbs 2 oz
- #26171
For more information on the James Tyler instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- James Tyler
- Actual Weight
- 8.2
- Series
- Tylerbastar
- Body Style
- T Style
- Color
- Caribbean Splash
- Model
- Tylerbastar
- Condition
- Brand New
- Strings
- 6
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