An Exclusive Factory Custom: Spec'd by The Guitar Sanctuary Team
The Guitar Sanctuary is incredibly proud to present this breathtaking James Tyler Studio Elite HDX, hand-spec'd by our own Dallas and Trey during their exclusive visit to the James Tyler factory earlier this year. Dressed in our stunning, proprietary "Sanctuary Shmear" custom finish—artfully executed to perfectly match our signature Red and Gold boutique color scheme—this instrument is both a visual masterpiece and a high-performance tonal weapon.
Built on a solid, resonant Alder body, this Studio Elite HDX delivers a beautifully balanced sonic foundation with punchy mids and a clear, tight low-end. The neck is an absolute dream: carved from premium Quartersawn Maple into Tyler's highly coveted 59 shape, paired with a rich Rosewood fretboard, a reverse headstock, a 1 5/8" nut, and wide/tall frets for maximum bends and absolute fluid playability. Armed with a Floyd Rose locking bridge and nut system, this guitar offers rock-solid tuning stability no matter how aggressive your style.
Elite Electronics & Dynamic Control
Sonically, this instrument is fiercely versatile. It features a black/white/black pickguard loaded with a slanted pair of JTS5500 single-coils in the neck and middle positions for pristine, bell-like chime, paired with a blistering Tyler Super humbucker in the bridge for thick, articulate gain structures. The heart of its dynamic power lies in the master volume midboost preamp system, equipped with an on-the-fly bypass button and master tone control, allowing you to seamlessly push your tube amplifier from glass to pure, thick lead singing sustain.
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 26234.
- Best For: Classic Rock, Fusion, Studio Work, Session Work, Progressive Rock.
- Tone Profile: Dynamic, Articulate, Punchy, Modern, Balanced.
- Compare to: Suhr Modern, Tom Anderson Drop Top, PRS Custom 24.
- Sanctuary Expert Note: "Dallas and Trey nailed this build. The Sanctuary Shmear looks unbelievable under stage lights, and matching the midboost preamp with the absolute stability of a Floyd Rose makes this the ultimate professional session machine."
- Model: Studio Elite HDX
- Serial Number: #26234
- Body Wood: Solid Alder
- Finish: Custom Sanctuary Shmear (Red/Gold Color Scheme) with Matching Headstock (Black Finish) & Matching Tint over Gold Logo
- Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple (59 Shape)
- Fretboard: Rosewood with Reverse Headstock
- Nut Width: 1 5/8" Locking Nut
- Frets: Wide / Tall
- Bridge System: Floyd Rose Locking Bridge & Nut System
- Tuners: Hipshot Locking
- Hardware: Gold Hardware with Gold Dome Knobs
- Pickups: Slant JTS5500 Single Coils (Neck/Middle), Tyler Super Humbucker (Bridge)
- Controls: Master Volume, Midboost Preamp with Bypass Button, Mid Boost Level, Bridge Series/Parallel, Add Neck & Bridge Master Tone, 5-Way Selector
- Case: Genuine G&G Tyler Signature Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
- Origin: Handcrafted in San Fernando, California, USA
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