My Bucket List Guitar (I Finally Got It!)

I've wanted a James Tyler Studio Elite HD guitar for over 25 years, and I finally got one!
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▶ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:47 - James Tyler brief history
3:48 - The Headstock
5:00 - My Tyler experience
7:25 - My custom Studio Elite HD
8:27 - Specs
10:12 - Pickups demo
11:57 - The mid-boost preamp
13:26 - That 80s "Landau" clean tone
15:37 - Neck/bridge switch
17:27 - Neck wood
17:55 - Paint job "Tuckerberry Shmear"
20:48 - Hi Gain tones with "Schmo"
21:41 - Outro
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[@RJRonquillo]

What are your thoughts on the famous/infamous Tyler headstock? **Also, quick edit: with the Secret bridge humbucker, it in fact DOES NOT split in position 2, because it is so well balanced with the single coils. With their popular, higher output Super bridge humbucker, it splits in position 2 automatically to balance with the single coils.

[@ancientxtitan9313]

Dream guitar right there! Looks and sounds great! Enjoy!

[@place_desjardins]

Decades ago, I saw it and didn't find it attractive. Now, I see it as a status symbol above Fender Custom Shop, Suhr and Tom Anderson Guitarworks.

[@RJRonquillo]

@@place_desjardins Agree

[@BoltRM]

Hope they gave you a discount for that ugly advertising on the neck. :/ LOVE that body finish tho!

[@Erickchicas]

Awful tacky headstock and lettering ruins (for me) a great guitar.

[@LeonTodd]

BuT tHe HeAdStoCk That Landau clean tone was perfection

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Decades ago my mother passed. Any time she was asked about clothing or any item when she was asked what she wanted she would say "I'll know when I see it." I think she was onto something :-)

[@RJRonquillo]

Totally, go by feeling

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Yea, my train of thought when I’m looking to purchase something big is: “It’s gotta have that WOW factor.” If it doesn’t WOW me, I walk away.

[@andrewferrin6451]

That clean sound with all 3 pickups on with the boost is ethereal, what a fantastic sounding guitar. This is basically the ultimate super Strat.

[@RJRonquillo]

It's the sound! You really can't get it with stock Strat wiring

[@marc_leblanc]

Best clean tone I've ever heard came out of a James Tyler. They nail 80s tones beautifully.

[@OrbitalDeathRay]

I love the headstock design. The fact that it makes people so angry is just a bonus. Beautiful axe, RJ.

[@LordFingers1]

the larger headstock is killer. they play magically and effortlessly, and they sound killer and i love their pickups. damn you. i want that!

[@julioguitarrista]

Yeah!!! I´ve been following Tyler Guitars for...maybe 2 decades, but I´ve never played one. RJ...you deserve it man. Have fun with it!!!

[@mattharrison4238]

This thing has exceeded any expectation I could have had, jaw-dropping 😮well deserved my friend, congrats 🎉 🎸

[@stephennowels1909]

Happy you got your bucket list guitar. Glad to hear you are having fun with it. Thanks for sharing RJ!

[@Gorbyrev]

What a beautiful Tyler. Congratulations and thanks for the thorough road test.

[@Texasbluesalley]

I 100% cackled with delight when I saw that paint job as you opened the case. So over the top, so awesome.

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

Love it - congrats on the Tyler!

[@theblindsniper]

I’ve been wanting a Tyler Studio for ages…ever since Michael Casswell (RIP) raved about them non-stop next to his Valley Arts guitars. The Burning Water Studio Elite has been on my wishlist for ages and the day that I do, I’ll be fulfilled. Glad you got one, RJ!!

[@scot-combs]

Congratulations! Well earned! It sounds great!

[@jmaripen]

That finish looks rad! Awesome tones out of it, too! Thanks for sharing.

[@nigelnunes]

I don't think there's a better way to bring in a video on Tylers than with quoting Dann Huff's work on 'Stay'. Beyond badass, congrats on the guitar, RJ!

[@ChuckChrome]

Always great when someone picks up their dream guitar. You make it sound awesome. Enjoy and thanks for sharing!

[@ravenstrange8466]

You're right, this is a masterpiece. I absolutely love it. Subscribed.

[@JohnGetonTop]

Congrats RJ! It looks stunning! Shred the hell out of it!

[@jimmyanderson4663]

Thanks for the review. I was in the fence and after seeing your review I pulled the trigger. Just waiting for it to come in.

[@kylekarich]

So cool! Love your build. I have a Studio Elite HD shipping to me this week & can't wait.

[@BadHorsie2]

Wow man. I’m stoked for you. Definitely a once in a lifetime buy. Enjoy

[@fbettr2627]

Love the Tyler headstock. Congratulations on your Tyler Studio Elite HD. Love the finish. Enjoy the Tyler guitar in good health.

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

Giant Intro! Great vid, RJ!

[@mauriciovazquez2371]

That's a great breakdown and history. Beautiful instrument. Congrats!

[@stevenellis8365]

Congrats on your new guitar R.J.! Looks and sounds fantastic.

[@cobravinci]

Congratulations ! James Tyler make the best super strats, for sure... And the look of them is incredible !

[@nazmoking3171]

Looks and sounds great and unique. Lots of tone variety and much more! Congrats on NGD RJ!

[@robertwhyte3435]

Just came across this and though I can't kick a guitar down stairs, It was great hearing you explain everything that went into this guitar and the history that created it. I'm glad you got it and glad it went to someone who gets it and can use it the way it's meant to be used.

[@melomane01]

Congrats ! 👍😀

[@DanielSeriffMusic]

Love the video, R.J. Always wanted a Tyler!!

[@Sammywhat]

Congrats RJ!!

[@saschacaster]

Beside the fact, that the guitar is great, I very much like that the 80's and 90's sounds get back. Chorus is not a crime and sweet, wet sounds are just pure fun. Thanks for bringing back this style, RJ. LOVE IT!!! 💕

[@gabrielfernandez9792]

Beautiful looks and tone, congratulations RJ

[@CesarMontecristo]

Best looking and sounding guitar that I’ve ever seen. The clean ones are otherworldly.

[@Billywagner22]

Congrats RJ!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Congrats on your Tyler RJ!!

[@RJRonquillo]

🙏🏾

[@chaoticembrace6984]

Congratulations RJ !!!! ....thats a beautiful Instrument!!!...enjoy!

[@bp7152]

Dude the sounds. Good stuff man, congrats!

[@ramontarbg]

Congratulations!!! Greetings from Barcelona!!

[@RichieCastellano]

That was great!

[@StueyDoo]

Wow! That’s an awesome looking (and sounding) guitar. Congratulations

[@jasonmartin7137]

Haven't finished the whole vid yet, but that intro sounded AWESOME, R.J. What's even more awesome is that you got your bucket list guitar. Congratulations! The most awesome part of it all is the fact you could make a $200 Squier sound awesome! lol. But we're all glad that you're doing on that sweet looking Super Strat!

[@macdad159]

So gorgeous! It took some time to like those headstocks but, I love them now. Nice reference to Giant and Dan Huff in the beginning.

[@thunderoz1254]

Congrats!

[@kungstu22]

That’s some gorgeous tone. Clear, belly, nuanced

[@billyhughes9776]

Congrats brother -- must be a great feeling to finally have a guitar you lusted after for so long, and have it meet all your expectations.

[@TimJimenez_PH]

Awesome TONES, sir! And that outro hit me right in the feels, man. Susmaryosep...

[@chriskellervxstudios]

sooooo gooood! Gorgeous guitar. Fantastic player! Congrats man!!!

[@henrymcardle]

Loved the Giant licks, perfect

[@PedroBernardiGuitarra]

That sounds and looks amazing!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🔥🔥🔥 congrats RJ!!!

[@edenmichaels]

Very nice,I love the finish

[@jayboy6895]

This is brilliant Brother. I have ordered the Yellow Dann Huff and I’m so excited I could burst. My dream guitar. I can’t get enough things Tyler. Then along comes your video. Hell yes my man. Hell yes. Your a great player and a great guy. You have a new fan.

[@RJRonquillo]

Awesome! That was my 2nd choice

[@sonofboar13]

Wow! That’s THE sound!

[@DannyBrooks1]

Congrats! That’s a beauty

[@joesaxon6566]

Always wanted one! Super jealous! Congrats! It's beautiful!

[@The72birdman]

Damn happy for you, Man! I was fortunate to get my ultimate guitar about a year ago, didn't really believe that I would ever have one. Sure is nice to attain that goal, and they are so fun to play! Love your channel : )

[@waynehicks1969]

That seems like a great guitar, full of subtleties. No wonder you are playing it all the time. Congraulations!

[@ae3062]

Great looking and sounding Tyler!! Love the specs as well. Funny, I've always loved the headstock from day one, from the same magazines you were looking at back in the day.

[@johnfritzenjr.1240]

Once in a lifetime guitar! Congratulations brother! 👏👏👏👏

[@athathoththegreat3901]

That is a great guitar. You are an amazing player dude. You make great videos and I'm glad I found you again.

[@e4w1r4]

Congrats RJ! That's a great guitar. I saw your IG video "It's Love" Awesome all around.

[@sheldonswan45]

Love that clean tone!

[@philjohns6361]

Congratulations on your new guitar. It's real nice brother. Do great with it.

[@PeterMoore350]

Great review bro. Thanks for opening my eyes and ears to this brand. I never knew all those ppl used it ! Greetings from NZ 🤘🎸😎

[@Ones_Complement]

Awesome dude. Congrats on your dream guitar.

[@seaofbabiesmusic]

Sick guitar man, love it, of course your playing is awesome too, keep rockin!

[@richardburkow3792]

Congrats RJ - very sweet axe!

[@slimsantilli4476]

Congrats on that beautiful guitar. I got myself a Jake e Lee Charvel. One of my bucket list guitars. Enjoy your new ride.

[@Damaraja]

That purp-blue Tucker looks right for you dude. Not sure why but it does. Happy for you man. Rock on 🤘🤙✌️

[@paulbell2060]

Hey, that's mine at 18:37! Great vid, loved the Rich bits.

[@paulbell2060]

And by 'mine', I mean actually my one! Fantastic Japan HD-P. And as Rich says, the paint jobs are fingerprints.

[@olivierhallard3379]

Sound super nice, beautiful guitar, congratulations!

[@albertplaysguitar]

Congrats! So many features and flexibility, my kind of guitar!

[@malaikaandrade8882]

Gorgeous guitar!!! Sounds beautiful 😍

[@fishmank27]

Straight into Dann Huff and Giant! I love it! 🔥🔥

[@mr.timebombman2230]

Nice playing man

[@saxophobe]

Sounds great and slick color!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

Amazing gift from the guitar gods 😊

[@andyhayes7828]

Awesome guitar 🤘

[@jackaro2]

That guitar is dope, RJ. I usually go with more traditional looks but now and then I get a hankering for neon purple or something rad like that tuckerberry. Rock on! I like the headstock... It's retro modern.

[@johnneiberger7311]

Why am I not surprised to see someone break out a Tyler super strat and immediately start playing Dann Huff licks? That's a pretty killer guitar! When you played the chorused part with the mid-boost on at 13:53, I was immediately 15 years old again. That was basically the sound of my teens. It was on everything I listened to, probably because Huff and Landau played on almost everything I listened to back then.

[@themayor6836]

I loved the head stock from the first time I saw it. It stands out and grabs you ....Now when I see it I say - AHHHHH That's a James Tyler Guitar. Genius

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

Tylers are amazing. I played one at NAMM in the REVV booth. Super insane. Reminds me of my Anderson. Congrats!!

[@Stereostupid]

Looks and sounds great 👍!

[@samright4661]

Congratulations on the Guitar bro. It’s Definitely a eye catcher. That color is Awesome..

[@juanma5268]

Incredible instrument friend, enjoy it, greetings from spain!!!!

[@deanrobertnoble138]

Awesome guitar! My Burning Water has been my number one since i bought it in 2003. 21 years of using it for everything…..the neck is something else!

[@gregorygetable]

Nice playing, nice guitar, new to me. Thanks

[@laivasimo8427]

Well that looks sick! 😎

[@frantisca]

Congrats to your Tyler RJ 🎸 I finished assembling an HSH Strat that comes quite close to your specs: 2 PAF’s that can be split, a Seymour Duncan SSL2 in the middle, with cabling that allows you to have the neck pickup always on in any position with a push push switch. That gives you neck and bridge (split or full) and the 3 pickups together. The neck is a tlght grain roasted maple with rosewood fingerboard, 6150 ss jumbo frets, luminlay side markers and an LSR roller nut. The tuners are Hipshot Griplocks, trem is a Wilkinson VS 100 N and the body has satin finish. Neck profile is a ‘59 with compound radius 9,5 to 12. So, it comes quite close to your specs, but for the Tyler headstock ;-) Enjoy your new guitar RJ ! 👌🏻👋🏻

[@scandinaviandetailing]

That's a lovely tyler! 🤌

[@andrewsantos3283]

Playing the song " Stay by giant " as an intro for a guitar review is beyond words. Congratulations on your new Tyler guitar.

[@chrislestermusic]

That song is soooo catchy. Love Giant.

[@homeautismtreatment]

I played a Burning Water over 20 years ago that still haunts me today. Best guitar I've ever picked up!

[@timgittar]

Van Halen and these tones were my whole young adulthood. Loved this vid!

[@guitrr]

R.J., I discovered Tyler Guitars by seeing Mike Landau. Nearly twenty years ago I bought mine from Martin Music in Memphis, sight unseen, for the then outrageously expensive price of $3600.00. Mine is a hollow Burning Water, and it’s so lightweight the staff at the store gave it the nickname I still use for it, “The Anomaly”. Mine didn’t have the midboost, so I replaced one of the tone controls with an EMG midboost. Over twenty years I’ve used it on multiple gigs and sessions. As you observed, it’s hands down the finest superstrat I’ve ever played. The guys at Tyler are surely magicians. Oh yes, I couldn’t care less about the headstock. Strapped over my shoulder, looking down at it, it looks completely normal 😄

[@Manlopsan2]

Awesome 😍😍

[@andrewkrodel7976]

A guitar finish that is synonymous with a fingerprint. Perfect!!!

[@foggyblues13]

Sweet guitar. Congratulations!