The Shelton TimeFlite GTX in Ice Blue Metalflake Sparkle is a striking blend of vintage-inspired design and modern performance, crafted for players who demand both visual impact and tonal versatility. Its ash body provides a resonant, balanced foundation with clear highs, solid mids, and a tight low end, all wrapped in a dazzling Ice Blue Metalflake Sparkle finish that shimmers under stage lights and gives the instrument an unmistakable presence. Subtle yet bold, the finish highlights the guitar’s clean lines while reinforcing its premium, custom-built character.

The neck is carved from master-grade tempered flame maple and shaped into a meticulously tailored “C” profile that feels immediately comfortable and broken-in. With a 25.5" scale length and carefully measured dimensions—.835" at the 1st fret and .925" at the 12th—the neck offers a confident grip without feeling bulky, making it equally suited for chord work and fluid lead playing. A natural neck finish is accented by a distinctive burgundy sparkle swoosh, adding a touch of artistry while maintaining a smooth, fast-playing feel.

A rosewood fingerboard with classic dot inlays and a 9.5" radius delivers a familiar, versatile platform that accommodates both expressive bends and precise fretting. The 21 JESCAR FW 47095 frets provide a perfect balance between vintage feel and modern durability, while a Tusq XL nut, cut to a 1.687" width, ensures excellent tuning stability and smooth string movement. Strung with 10–46 strings, the TimeFlite GTX feels responsive and articulate right out of the case.

Tonally, this guitar is exceptionally flexible thanks to its Curtis Novak pickup pairing. The Tele-HC in the bridge delivers punch, clarity, and bite with a refined edge, while the GTX-HB in the neck offers warmth, depth, and a full-bodied voice that excels for blues, jazz, and rock. A 5-position blade switch expands the sonic palette even further, moving seamlessly from classic bridge tones, to parallel and series combinations, to a neck position with a roll-off capacitor for smoother, darker textures. High-quality Bourns potentiometers, an Oak Grigsby switch, a Sprague Orange Drop capacitor, and a Switchcraft output jack ensure reliable performance and consistent tone.

Hardware choices complete the instrument with both function and style in mind. A Mastery M3.2 bridge enhances sustain, intonation, and resonance, while Gotoh staggered vintage SD91 tuners provide precise, stable tuning. Chrome and brushed hardware finishes complement the Ice Blue body, while flat-top knobs and an acrylic pearl swirl pickguard add tasteful visual contrast. The Shelton TimeFlite GTX arrives protected in a G&G Deluxe Hardshell Case, underscoring its status as a professional-grade instrument built to inspire for years to come.