James Tyler USA Studio Elite Psychadelic Vomit

The James Tyler USA Studio EliteStudio Elite Psychadelic Vomit isn’t just a guitar—it’s a bold statement of what happens when tradition meets fearless  innovation.

Sculpted from a resonant Alder body and topped with a silky-smooth quartersawn maple neck, this guitar is built for the relentless touring professional, the precision-focused studio player, and the tone-obsessed home enthusiast. Wherever your music takes you, the Studio Elite HD is ready to deliver unparalleled performance, style, and soul.

Unrivaled Tyler Craftsmanship

James Tyler’s journey began in the gritty heart of the '70s L.A. music scene, fine-tuning and customizing instruments for the best in the business. Decades later, Tyler’s relentless pursuit of perfection has given birth to guitars that are not just tools but extensions of the player’s voice. Each Tyler guitar is a masterpiece of detail, a perfect marriage of playability, tone, and rock-solid reliability—crafted not in factories, but in a workshop where passion still matters. 

Legendary Electronics

The Tyler Studio Elite HD isn’t just built for tone—it’s engineered for ultimate tonal freedom. At the heart of its flexibility is the sophisticated 5-way switching system paired with advanced wiring options like Series/Split/Parallel modes. Here’s what that means:

• Series mode: fattens up your single coils for a thicker, louder, humbucker-like sound—perfect for powerful riffs and leads.
• Split mode: delivers classic, crisp single-coil clarity and bite, ideal for sparkling cleans and sharp attack.
• Parallel mode: blends the coils for a smoother, more open tone with less output—bright and nuanced.

But that's not all. Most guitars give you two pickups at once—Tyler gives you all three. With a dedicated “Neck + Bridge” add-on switch, you can combine the neck and bridge pickups in any position, and even activate all three pickups simultaneously for a huge, full-range tone that covers all sonic ground—lush lows, chiming highs, and a rich midrange bloom.

To top it off, the built-in Midboost Preamp (with an on/off bypass button) gives you a powerful push exactly when you need it—dialing in extra thickness, sustain, and harmonic richness without losing clarity. Whether you're soloing, comping, or punching through a dense mix, the midboost ensures you’re heard loud and clear.

Exceptional Hardware, Relentless Reliability

Tuning issues? Not here. Outfitted with the buttery-smooth G2TS tremolo and Hipshot locking tuners, this guitar guarantees rock-solid stability even under the most punishing live conditions. Every component is premium, handpicked, and precision-installed—ready to withstand the rigors of endless sessions and world tours.

Highlights:

• Flawless design and boutique build quality
• Huge tonal versatility - ready for any genre, any stage
• Premium Hipshot locking tuners for perfect, stress-free tuning
• A head-turning Psychadelic Vomit finish that is pure Tyler artistry

Specs

• Model: Studio Elite
• Body Wood: Alder
• Inlay: Black Onyx
• Body Finish: Psychadelic Vomit
• Headstock: Natural
• Logo: Black standard with BIABA on back
• Pickguard: White/Black/White (W/B/W)
• Pickup Configuration: SSH
• Bridge: Shark
• Additional Bridge: G2TS
• Knob Type/Color: Classic White
• Button Color: White
• Tuners: Hipshot Locking
• Strings: 10s
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fretboard: Maple
• Neck Shape: Standard
• Nut Width: 1-5/8"
• Fret Size: Wide/Tall
• Finish: Semi-Gloss
• Neck Tint: None
• Body Construction: Solid (no hollow, no rear rout, no bent top)
• Arm Cut: Bare-arm contour
• Midboost: Yes
• Battery for Midboost: Yes
• Pickups:
  • Neck: Duncan Bridge Hot Stacks
  • Middle: Duncan Bridge Hot Stacks
• Electronics:
  • 5-Way Switch
  • Lead/Rhythm Circuit
  • Series/Split/Parallel (SSP)
  • Preamp Bypass
  • Add Neck & Bridge
• Volume/Boost: Button next to 5-way
• Passive Tone Spec:
  • Traditional: Neck/Middle Tone 1, Bridge Tone 2
• Tone Control Layout: Slant
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Button Layout: Slant