JTG Guitars: Authorized Tyler-Designed Instruments

A New Chapter in Tyler Guitar Excellence

JTG Guitars represent an exciting new offering from the Tyler Guitar family, bringing exceptional quality and playability to a more accessible price point. Developed under the direct supervision of legendary builder Jim Tyler before his passing, these instruments maintain the DNA of their American-made counterparts while providing remarkable value.

Professional-Grade Features and Construction

Each JTG instrument is crafted at the renowned Yako factory in China, a facility with decades of experience building premium instruments. These guitars feature:

• Hand-rolled fingerboard edges for superior playing comfort
• Custom-wound pickups designed to match Tyler's acclaimed Super, 5500, and Retro models
• Custom-designed hardware for enhanced performance and reliability
• Professional setup and quality control standards
• Premium tonewoods and finishes

Available Models

The JTG line debuts with two distinctive models:

• MK1: Featuring the iconic double-cutaway design with modern refinements
• M1: Offering a different tonal palette with its set-neck construction

Artist-Approved Performance

These instruments have already received enthusiastic endorsements from professional musicians, including: Neal Schon (Journey) and Dean Parks (session legend) who praised their playability and tone.

The Tyler Legacy at a New Price Point

JTG guitars make the legendary Tyler experience accessible to more players without compromising the commitment to quality that defines the Tyler name. These instruments provide an ideal entry point to the Tyler family for players who appreciate exceptional design and playability.

Each guitar undergoes a thorough inspection and setup before reaching your hands, ensuring you receive an instrument ready to perform at the highest level.

Available through authorized Tyler dealers worldwide.

Specification

• 2-piece Alder body
• Canadian Maple neck with Indian Rosewood fretboard with Tyler rolled edges
• 10-14" Fretboard Radius
• STD 59 neck 1st fret .850  12th fret .980
• 42mm Bone Nut
• White Mother of Pearl inlay front with Luminlay side dots
• Frets: Jescar 51100   .100″ X .051
• Pickguard
• Pickups HSS with JTG5000 Neck JTG5000 Middle RWRP JTG Super bridge with auto split
• Dome Knobs
• 2 Post custom JTG bridge
• Custom JTG Locking Tuners
• Strings D’Addario 10-46
• 5-way CTS 500k Vol 250k Tone
• JTG custom midboost with bypass; 2dB boost at 150Hz and 450Hz with a low pass at 4.5 – 25dB per octave

Available in April 2025