James Tyler Guitars | Studio Elite HDX - Half Quilt and Half Shmear

Now for something seriously special! Tyler's are known for their exceptional build quality and innovative design, but this is something else - finished in a visually stunning half Quilt Maple half Shmear finish, this Studio Elite HDX is sure to turn heads. The quilted maple side is finished in a Trans Blue Burst, with the Blue Shmear half taking it to the next level.

Complimented with an incredible roasted Birdseye Maple neck, this is one of the most striking Tyler's we've been lucky to have in at Peach Guitars.

The Studio Elite HDX sits comfortably between the Studio Elite and Studio Elite HD ranges by giving players plenty of tone shaping tools at their fingertips without an overwhelming amount of switches.

Body: The Studio Elite HDX is crafted from solid alder, a tonewood known for its balanced tonal response and light weight. This gives the guitar a lively resonance and a clear, punchy sound. Topped with a beautiful Quilted Maple, it's a perfect pairing.

Neck and Fretboard: The neck is made from roasted Birdseye maple. This provides exceptional stability, smooth playability, and tonnes of sustain. Featuring a comfortable Standard 64 neck, this guitar feels amazing to play. A 10"-12" compound radius helps to keep chords easy to fret on the lower frets and stops bends fretting out on the higher frets. Paired with a 1 5/8" nut width for a familiar feel.

Pickups: With a full compliment of Alnico 5 pickups, this model features JTS5 Hot Laura single-coils in neck and middle positions. With a good low end and a strong dynamic midrange, these pickups are round and responsive. These are matched with the punchy midrange of the California Special, bringing with it a strong attack and good sustain.

Electronics: The control system features a 5-way blade switch, master volume, midboost preamp, and master tone controls. The active midboost preamp is a high gain/low impedance circuit that gives you lower lows and higher highs with a 2dB volume increase - on top of this, you can utilise the midboost control to increase the mids and output further. This preamp can be bypassed easily with the touch of a button for passive tones or added in to give some extra "oomf" at the perfect moments. Another button adds both the neck and bridge pickups to your sound, no matter what position your pickup selector is in, for an ultimately versatile switching setup. On top of all this is a series/parallel switch for an even more versatile array of tones.

Bridge and Hardware: The Studio Elite HDX is equipped with a Gotoh two-post tremolo with James Tyler branded bent steel saddles, offering excellent tuning stability and smooth performance. Locking Hipshot tuners add to the guitar's reliability, ensuring that it stays in tune even during heavy playing sessions.

Case: The guitar comes with a Tyler Signature Hardshell Case, providing premium protection and durability.

James Tyler guitars offer an exceptional experience in every aspect. Even the selector switch is a joy to use! Once you hold one, you'll instantly recognise the sheer quality and craftsmanship. Tyler's distinctive design make the Studio Elite HDX a guitar that is as visually striking as it is sonically powerful. Whether you're a studio professional or a live performer, this guitar can handle anything from smooth clean tones to high-gain distortion with ease.