Product Overview
We created this page to allow one to easily spec out a custom James Tyler Classic instrument using the most commonly requested options. Please use the comment section at the bottom to inquire about anything not listed, or email jon@killerburstguitars.com.
The Classic Series of James Tyler Guitars have all the familiar lines of this lineage with the best of the modern advantages Tyler instill in all his electric guitars. This model combines classic good looks with a variety of pickup, hardware and finish options, keeping with the traditional look while allowing a more personal touch makes this electric guitar a favorite.
JT Classic Base Model Spec Comparison:
Classic: This model comes standard with an SSS configuration of Tyler Electric True Single Coil pickups in a plain colored pickguard with a master volume and two tone controls, and vintage-style Kluson tuners.
L.A. Studio Classic: This model comes standard with a HSS configuration of Tyler Electric True Single Coil and Humbucker pickups in a plain colored pickguard with a master volume and tone, midboost preamp circuit wth bypass button, and Hipshot locking tuners.
Classic Custom: This model comes standard with a HSS configuration of Dual Coil Single Coil and Tyler Electric Humbucker pickups in a white pearl pickguard with a master volume, lead/rhythm circuit, midboost preamp circuit wth bypass button, and Hipshot locking tuners. This is essentially the full-blown SE package on a Classic.
SINGLE COILS
SEYMOUR DUNCAN CLASSIC OR HOT STACKS (INCLUDED IN CLASSIC CUSTOM)
SSS CONFIGURATION
- JTS2250 - N/M/B
- JTS3250 - N/M/B
- JTS5250 - N/M/B
- JTS5 STINGRAY - N/M/B
SSH CONFIGURATION
- JTS2500 - N/M
- JTS3500 - N/M
- JTS5500 - N/M
- JTS5 STINGRAY 500 - N/M
BOTH
- JTS2 HOT LAURA - N/M/B
- JTS5 HOT LAURA - N/M/B
HUMBUCKERS
NECK
- RETRO
- STUDEBAKER
- HOT RETRO
BRIDGE (BY OUTPUT)
- RETRO
- STUDEBAKER
- HOT RETRO
- SUPERCHARGED STUDEBAKER
- ANGRY RETRO
- SECRET
- SHARK
- CALIFORNIA SPECIAL
- SUPER
AVAILABLE BLACK OR WHITE IN CHOICE OF STRAIGHT OR SLANT
CHROME OR GOLD COVERS IN STRAIGHT ONLY
JTO PICKUP SET
- JAMES TYLER ORIGINALS FOR USE IN THE STUDIO ELITE MODEL WITH MIDBOOST AND L/R CIRCUIT AND PICKGUARD ONLY. NO REAR ROUT
FINISH OPTIONS
SOLID:
- BLACK
- WHITE
- AGED WHITE
- RED
- FIESTA RED
- CANDY APPLE RED
- LAKE PLACID BLUE
- SONIC BLUE
- SEAFOAM GREEN
- SHORELINE GOLD
- VINTAGE SILVER
- CHARCOAL FROST
- OCEAN TURQUOISE
- FLY YELLOW
- ITALIAN SUPERCAR RED
METALLIC:
- GOLD
- SILVER
CANDY:
- RED
- PURPLE
- ORANGE
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- TURQUOISE
- BLUE
- ROYAL BLUE
- BROWN
TRANSPARENT:
- RED
- PURPLE
- FUCHSIA
- ORANGE
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- TURQUOISE
- BLUE
- ROYAL BLUE
- BROWN
- WHITE
- AGED WHITE
BURST:
- 2-TONE SUNBURST
- 3-TONE SUNBURST
- TOBACCO BURST
- HONEY BURST
- CHERRY BURST
- CARIBBEAN SPLASH
- BLUEBURST
- JIMBURST (CANDY OR TRANSPARENT)
METAL FLAKE (SPECIFY COLOR)
PEARL TOP COAT OVER ANY SOLID (SPECIFY PEARL RED, BLUE, GOLD, WHITE)
COLOR SHIFTING PEARL ORANGE-GREEN
SHMEARS AND SPECIAL FINISHES:
- BURNING WATER** (** Available with Faux Matching Headstock)
- BURNING WATER 2K**
- PSYCHEDELIC VOMIT**
- VINTAGE VOMIT**
- FRESH VOMIT**
- ALIEN GUANO**
- BARN YARD FIND**
- ARCTIC MINT SHMEAR
- BLACK SHMEAR**
- BLACK AND BLUE SHMEAR**
- BLUE SHMEAR**
- BLUEBERRY SHMEAR
- CARAMEL CAPPUCCINO SHMEAR
- CARIBBEAN SHMEAR
- CHAMELEON SHMEAR
- CHERRY RED SHMEAR**
- FIRE SHMEAR**
- GREEN SHMEAR**
- HAZMAT SHMEAR
- YELLOW SHMEAR
- MALIBU BEACH SHMEAR
- ORANGE SHMEAR**
- PURPLE SHMEAR**
- RASTA SHMEAR
- RED SHMEAR**
- TUCKERBERRY SHMEAR
- WINE-OU SHMEAR**
- WHITE SHMEAR
- JIMBURST OVER CHERRY RED SHMEAR
- TINT OVER SHMEAR (SPECIFY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
PLEASE NOTE: This page is intended to assist in ordering an instrument to be built specifically to your personal requirements. This is NOT to order an existing instrument from inventory for immediate delivery. Delivery times will vary. Please contact us prior to purchase with any questions.