James Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HDX | Trans Fuchsia Over Antarctic Smear
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The James Tyler Studio Elite HDX has always been about pushing the boundaries of the classic S style platform, and this one absolutely leans into the more artistic side of the Tyler world. The Trans Fuchsia over Antarctic Smear finish is wild in the best possible way — loud, vibrant, and completely unapologetic. Between the layered pink and purple smear effect, the white pearl guard, and the natural maple neck, this guitar feels like a perfect snapshot of the California aesthetic that made Tyler guitars so iconic in the first place.
Underneath the finish is a seriously capable professional instrument. The alder body and quartersawn maple neck give it a fast, snappy response with tons of clarity and attack, while the JTS5500 single coils deliver articulate cleans and glassy top end without sounding thin. The Super humbucker adds weight and punch when pushed, and the onboard midboost opens up a huge range of tones that make this guitar incredibly versatile. It has that immediate Tyler feel players chase — responsive, lively, and inspiring the second you plug it in.
| Serial | 26285 |
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| Weight | 7lbs 12oz |
| Model | HDX Studio Elite |
| Body | Alder solid body |
| Neck Shape | Standard 64 shape |
| Neck | Quartersawn Maple neck |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood fretboard |
| Nut Width | 1 5/8" |
| Frets | Wide/tall frets |
| Tuners | Hipshot locking tuners |
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| Pickguard | White pearl pickguard with slant |
| Pickups | JTS5500 single coils and Super humbucker |
| Controls | Master volume with midboost preamp with bypass button, master tone, bridge series/parallel button, neck+bridge button |
| Bridge | G2TS bridge |
| Hardware | Chrome hardware and dome knobs |
| Finish | Trans Fuchsia over Antarctic Smear |
| Case | Genuine G&G Tyler Signature hardshell case |
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