The James Tyler LA Studio Classic takes on the traditional lines of a Stratocaster-style guitar. A sober, elegant and timeless look that hides an instrument with a strong personality.
From the very first notes, you find everything that makes James Tyler guitars so special: rigorous wood selection, exceptional build quality, a remarkably comfortable neck and, above all, that instantly recognizable tonal signature.
The Tyler sound has a personality all its own. Deep, generous low mids, punchy and highly expressive upper mids, and a dynamic, perfectly defined top end. Rich harmonics and instant response define THE Tyler sound.
Unlike the Studio Elite HD, recognizable by its slanted pickups, the LA Studio Classic takes a more traditional approach with straight-mounted pickups, in the spirit of classic Stratocasters. This design favors a more vintage look while keeping James Tyler’s own character and tonal identity.
Another key part of this personality is the famous Tyler active Midboost preamp. Much more than a simple mid boost, this circuit enriches the frequency response, adds depth and presence, and contributes to the harmonic sparkle and shimmering clarity that define the Los Angeles studio sound. The boost control then lets you gradually thicken the tone for denser sounds.
The LA Studio Classic’s great strength also lies in its versatility. It delivers all the finesse and transparency of clean tones, and just as easily produces impressively dense overdriven sounds, without ever sacrificing note precision or definition. A guitar as expressive as it is versatile, keeping its personality whatever the style.
James Tyler’s story is closely tied to the great Los Angeles studios and their session guitarists. Players like Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Dann Huff, Tim Pierce and Jake E. Lee helped build the brand’s reputation, and its instruments have become benchmarks.
The James Tyler LA Studio Classic embodies this heritage: a classic-looking guitar with a unique tonal identity and resolutely modern performance.
A true superstar of its kind. The legendary sound of the Los Angeles studios!
James Tyler Japan LA Studio Classic Lake Placid Blue (J8037)
BODY
Body Shape: Studio Classic
Body Wood: Alder
Body Top Wood: None
Body Finish: Lake Placid Blue
NECK
Neck Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shape: Thin 59
Inlays: MOP
Fingerboard Radius: 11’’ 280mm
Frets: Wide / Tall .110 X .057 Nickel Silver
Nut: 1 5/8 – 41.3mm
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ELECTRONICS
Pickguard: 3-layer white
Bridge Pickup: Secret (Black Cover)
Middle Pickup: JTS 5500 (White Cover)
Neck Pickup: JTS 5500 (White Cover)
Control System: 5-way blade switch, master volume, master tone, midboost preamp with bypass button
HARDWARE
Tuning Machines: Locking Hipshot
Bridge: 2-post tremolo with bent steel saddles, G2TS
Color: Chrome
Case: JTG Hard Case
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