James Tyler began his career in the early 1970s, specialising in custom electric guitar work and repairs. His reputation grew through word of mouth, especially amongst top session players and artists in Los Angeles during the 1980s and 1990s. Known for his keen insight and constant pursuit of improvement, Tyler's hands-on experience with thousands of guitars made him a trusted name in the industry. Peach Guitars is so proud to add Tyler to our range, fulfilling a long-held dream of John's to offer Suhr, Anderson and Tyler under one roof.
Order from Peach Guitars for free next day UK delivery on all orders over £100. If you're buying a guitar or bass from us, we'll ensure it receives a pro-setup prior to shipping. At Peach Guitars, all instruments over £300 are individually photographed, so you can pick your favourite! Whether it's a particular top that takes your fancy, or you've seen something at the perfect weight, we've got you covered!
James Tyler Guitars
In 1991, James Tyler introduced the Psychedelic Vomit finish for Michael Landau, followed by the iconic Burning Water in '93 and the Shmear finish in '98. These revolutionary designs still look stunning today.
Despite being packed with tonal features, Tyler guitars remain light and comfortable, consistently weighing in under 8 pounds.
Since the early '80s, James Tyler was innovating guitar modifications, offering inspiring voicing options. Options include series/split/parallel configurations, bridge bypass, midboost, and active/passive modes.
Every part of a Tyler guitar feels beautiful, with the fingerboard being no exception. Its rolled edges look almost scalloped and feel so smooth that the guitar is instantly comfortable.
The famous headstock design debuted at the '87 LA Guitar Show and it symbolises the vast legacy of music created with Tyler guitars, including recordings by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Lionel Richie, Don Henley, Whitney Houston, Steely Dan, Prince, Dixie Chicks, Giant and many, many more.
Tyler use top-tier hardware brands like Gotoh, Hipshot, Floyd Rose, ProSound, and Glendale, ensuring exceptional quality, sound and playability.