And despite the controversy, I find the headstock pretty awsome and unique.

I bet many of us have been jonesing for a Tyler since the 90's. What a rad guitar, and it suits you perfectly!

That progression sounds beautifully Landau. Nice job giving a nod in that direction on a Tyler video!

Love the slight boost.

Sounds amazing!

That sounds fantastic.

I have always wanted one.

Congrats! You give so much light to the world it has no choice but to reflect it back! Beautiful sounds... love that Tyler growl

Jim Tyler saved my guitars many times. For my money he’s the best electric guitar luthier in the U.S.

Love that intro! Super good composition! Tone is incredibly clear and stringy!

This so awesome, man. Incredible kindness from Jim and Rich but there's no one more deserving of it. You actually inspired me to get my first Tyler after seeing you play a maple neck blue classic through a pair of Matchless amps on a Crystal Lewis DVD- still one of the best tones I've ever heard!

I’ve been eyeing James Tyler guitars for a while. This one sounds great! I can tell you had fun with it in this video.. inspiring video for sure, Shawn!

Amazing sounds! Great playing too!

Great demo, the tone and feel are both awesome. 🙌🏻 loving all of the comments about the headstock and it’s great that we have such a diversity of guitars to choose from as guitarists these days.

AWESOME PLAYING shawn tubbs

Great demo, thanks! I recently picked up Studio Elite HD as well and have been absolutely loving it. They're doing something special over there!

Just found your channel and truly enjoy the depth of your reviews. Great way to learn from an honest, amazing player. Thank you.

Wow Shawn ... Thanks for the sonic adventure. So much going on there.

Great demo..dig the boost switch. Love Tyler guitars!

Congrats! Your playing is just awesome and pops further with the ability you`ve got about the active boost. I still and will continue to dream about a James Tyler happening some day

You absolutely nailed the secret of the boost. In the circuit but all the way down.

Great demo and congrats on the beautiful guitar. I appreciate your demos and insight. Great stuff! Thank you!

Nice video as always, Shawn. Congrats on the JT! Love it!

Great touch Shawn and a really nice guitar.

So good!

What a killer tune on the intro! Man oh man

What a great story to go with it too. Nothing beats respect and reckognition and generosity from greats to greats.

One of the coolest guitars I’ve seen and you deserve it man.

I just bough a Black Classic 2 weeks ago after dreaming of a Tyler literally for 15 years: Amazing guitar, absolutely in love! Congrats on your new guitar!

Congrats on a beautiful guitar. You deserve to have a tyler with your amazing tone.

Sweet axe and even better playing!!! Thanks for the great videos. C

Great sounding guitar, given to just the right guy.

Huge thanks to James Tyler and Rich Renken for blessing this wonderful talented musician. It is nice to know that this kind of "gifting" still exists. Oh yeah, great sounding and beautiful guitar (and great playing)!

Shawn, DANG, always an inspiration. Your playing-wow! This gui-fiddle is downright sassy too, but your note sing through it.

The best james tyler review and demo!

WOW!! Perfect song for this guitar. You nailed it again.

Congrats on a very nice guitar Shawn. That's so cool. Love the pickup options. Really versatile. And as always great track, awesome playing.

You are just doing great, God bless you Shawn.

I love the color man, gorgeous!

Awesome, love me some Tylers - congratulations man!

Shawn---so glad you got this one--playing great, my friend. McCreary's is calling.

Gorgeous guitar. Loved these since I saw Landau play one for James Taylor. 😍

First time I saw one Caswell was playing it. My dream guitar

Master Tubbs at it again! Bravo!

So much to steal, so little time. Thanks again for sharing Shawn. As always, you are an inspiration.

Very cool!

Killer tone and playing! Nice Tyler!

I have a BW2K and it blows my mind every time I pick it up to play. My Tyler also has the same exact pups as yours, two 5500s in the neck and middle and a super in the bridge. Mine is made of mamywo though and it's got some aggressive mids! I love it!!!! I can dial the action down so damn low and it doesn't even buzz! F-ing amazing in every way! Oh, and I love the headstock!!!

Long time 60s Strat owner here. Digging that neck pickup and the way you play. Congrats!

I have been looking forward to this one, Shawn. :)

I dig the headstock. Makes the guitar more unique. I’ll own one some day.

Love that chord progression! Those voicings were tasty.

well done Shawn ...great intro, great playing, great tones and ...yes ...I guess this a very intriguing guitar...I like it and I'll have a proper look about it.

Mate like your style and expression ,stunning.God bless you and family .

Love the Tyler! Wish I had a Studio Elite but I do have a Classic. Fantastic playing!

Love the channel - awesome guitar 🎸😎

Congratulation Shawn! that´s a great guitar and those Michael Landau approuch make me remind when he used these guitars ... More Videos/demos with these Tyler Guitar...

Yes Brotahtoe...just, yes. Mid boost for tracking leads-judge it by the sound of how it tracks and not in the room, and try it with Dumble type tones! Awesome.

Love the sound of that boost! Fatness in a different way than the standard mid boost. Congratts on the new guitar Shawn. Great job!

Killer Guitar and Killer Tune

New fan here of your humble demeanor and wonderful skills! 🤓👍🏼

That guitar is perfect for you:)!! Well deserved!

I was in a lucky position to get one for not much money many yrs ago. I also play Tom Anderson. The TA is like a well build Porsche 911, the Tyler is like a Chrysler V10 Viper.

Wow buddy. Bless you dude! HSS is without a doubt the way to go for me. I haven't chimed in for a while but that guitar is reason enough........and of course I love ya bro! Peace and stay strong Shawn.It's gettin' rough out here but we KNOW WHO calls the shots!

Welcome back to the Tyler-club, Shawn! Btw, I also use the mid-boost on its minimum setting for that added chime. No other guitar sounds like a Tyler!

I need to see you play in person. Damn...... Tyler Guitars are amazing, I have a couple.

This Gtr sounds amazing as any Tyler I heard...

Really nice playing and the guitar sounds superb. I would use the button for lead work, then take it off for rhythm playing. Having a boost right there on the guitar is nice.

So happy you were offered that guitar! What a great story. Lovely instrument of superior quality that sounds great through your setup. You’re essentially paying for a bespoke Strat with this kind of guitar (or a Fender Masterbuilt, Tom Anderson, Hahn, LSL, Suhr custom, etc...). There’s a pride in ownership, like a Saville Row tailored suit, even though there’s arguably not a $2500 difference the way it sounds or plays between this kind of boutique guitar and an off the rack MIM Strat or Schecter (reflecting how good the factories have gotten overseas rather then a decline in American made guitars). That great rolled fretwork would be unlikely with a stock medium priced guitar, although you can find some.

Very cool jam. The first time I saw a James Tyler was when Mike Caswell played one years ago. God rest his soul. I'm definitely going to figure out that progression.

Great video Shawn and love the guitar. I have a P90 Variax lp style gold top designed by James that I never use as a variax but love the 59 neck feel and the p90 sound. The active at basically no volume boost kinda reminds me of a transparent always on kinda thing, like using a super light compressor or a tc spark or something. Keep making these great videos! I picked up a D20 after much consideration and watching all your vids! Absolutely loving it!

Sweet guitar. Love the balance of tones your getting. The bridge pickup doesn't sound over-quacky like some do.

I had 3 of them 2 studio elites and on Tylerbaster...sold them all...I just craved the fender sound! great guitars but I always felt they are more for the fusion jazz rock crowd! great video

You really make every guitar sound like 'you'. 👍🏻

Dude.... I love your playing man.

Awesome demo!! That first song definitely reminds me of Landau, specifically of Five Storks! I love your playing!!

amazing instrument you got there! and i love the take on the preamp at minimum, that's exactly how i would use it myself. Nicely done! :)

Lovely! Nice Landau vibes ;)

The Landau "Tales from the Bulge" vibes are strong here. Love it, Shawn, and greetings from just up the road in Thompson's Station.

First, your playing is so tasteful and so fluid, it's allways a pleasure to listen to your demos. Probably that's what the people at Tyler did too. They listened and they send you this instrument made famous by the great Dan Huff and Mike Landau. Tyler is right! Every great pro musician must play a Tyler Guitar. And that's especially true for you. No matter if one can afford it or not. Congratulation.

Best guitars on the planet that no one knows about

U maybe blessed Shawn...but u earned it too bro..its in any lesser known guitar co. best interest to have u representing. Your brand has proven view time value, and all the fans of your playing know it.

Landau vibe here :-) congrats !

Hi Shawn. From Japan. I made a comment perhaps nearly 2years ago and got your kind response. Excited to see James Tyler..! I am 56. I first recognized Michael when “Maxus” released their first (and last…) debut album in the early 80’s. I was a high school kid playing “ARIA“ guitar. Then, saw James Tyler when he released his first solo “Tales from the bulge”. He had the famous “vomit” paint? guitar. I saw him at the Boz Scaggs concert with Carlos Vega on the drum and Neil S.(on bass). It was sort of a “festival” type of concert, so, Joe Walsh Band and Michael McDonald Band were there with young Robben Ford on Guitar..!!! I recall he played a Strat..! He shredded a lot. Haha.. I own a guitar from Peter Skermetta. I believe he was one of the luthiers at James Tyler. I found his prototype on Ebay probably almost a decade ago and did my own research a bit and took a chance. The serial number is 10101… . Sent email to Peter and he confirmed that it is his creation. Looks like he inherited a DNA from James Tyler and the rolled-up fretwork is excellent..!!! I am spoiled… It is so comfortable and I first thought I got a shorter scale neck, but it is full Fender size. By the way, James Tyler has its own MIJ product line, too. Maybe, Tom Anderson, next..?

10-12" radius sounds wonderful. I have really grown accustomed to the Anderson 12-14" over the years so I would be right at home, I think. I really need to get a Tyler soon.

Amazing stuff Shawn! You play even better on it if that is at all possible. I tried a Tyler and the 59 neck is the best I have ever felt.

that boost button is like my Godin Progression. They've had an HDR switch for years.

Great Sound :)) Super.

If I could afford it I'd have a SE Burning Water for sure. and a R0 Murphy Lab medium aged for good measure. Greg Koch always says that Tyler are simply the best, and The Gristle sure knows his shit. I"m very happy for you having this baby. she is sure an extraordinary girl. Well done Shawn!!

thats beautiful. loved your review of the John McGuire vp. Now got serious gas lol =)

Sounds great Shawn. The solid color makes me feel better about my choice of a Vintage Silver Tyler 😂! I always thought maybe I was missing out on the funky finishes! And nobody on any gig I’ve played it on has ever commented on the headstock. Guitar players can be weird sometimes.

A rad guitar for a rad dude. Huff is always who I think of. All these years going to NAMM and I've never tried one of these even though I've wanted to. Sounds great buddy.

Hi Shawn. I appreciate this review. I am looking to purchase some JTS-5500 pickups to put in one of my HSS Strats because I'm a huge Landau fan. You mentioned these pickups have some compression to them? Will these get me anywhere in the ballpark of Landau's Burning Water days when I believe he was playing Tyler guitars?

James Tyler guitars are awesome. Too expensive for my budget though 😮😮. Maybe someday. 👍👋🎸🎸

Wonder how that boost circuit looks and if it would be possible to throw that into the bridge pickup of a vintage SSS strat.

I had to sell a black smear maple/ash Tyler in 2010 and miss that guitar. Killer, killer guitars!

play in Ha...Ithe same genre of violent burning...have been able to see different continents doing so...with lots of guitar!! Sometimes it can be a fight to make sure its in the mix properly...

Nice gesture from Tyler ! You deserve it ;-) Quite a breathtaking instrument tonewise and the matched headstock looks much less quirky than the natural one :) 59 profile and rolled fret edges: Home run !! The boost circuit is handy, but I rather use the one I have on my always on pedal (Super-Signa Drive by CmatMods...)

Wow that’s a straight up 'tales from the bulge’ outtake! Love it

question... what are you playing over the 5 chord at 1:17? :)