James Tyler Studio Elite HDX 2026 — Antarctic Shmear

About this instrument

The James Tyler Studio Elite HDX in Antarctic Shmear is the F1 race car of guitars. The HSH pickup configuration — California Special bridge, JTS5500 middle, Retro neck — delivers versatile tones with power and performance across virtually every musical style. The quartersawn maple neck with Indian Rosewood board and Standard 64 profile (rounded C, 1-11/16" nut) is smooth, stable, and immediately familiar. Rear-routed body keeps the shmear finish clean and uninterrupted. Hipshot locking tuners and G2TS bridge lock in tuning stability. Weighing in at 7.84 lbs, this is a player's guitar built to the highest standard.