“China-Built” JTG Series Tyler Guitars

[norminal]

Looks like they’re following PRS’s lead. China-built but with oversight from Tyler. Definitely interested to see how these turn out.

 

[Eagle]

Looks like they’re following PRS’s lead. China-built but with oversight from Tyler. Definitely interested to see how these turn out.

Didn’t work out for Suhr because they did too much at the USA end.
Hopefully they can get the balance right.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Didn’t work out for Suhr because they did too much at the USA end.
Hopefully they can get the balance right.

Could be good. Who knows. My friend raves about his Sadowsky Metro Express, which is made in China, and I’ve played a couple that were nice. Or you could get something like a Dingwall Combustion, which is hilariously overpriced for what it is.

 

[mikah912]

From what I understand, they are going to go for around $1799, which puts it firmly between the Indo-made Yamaha Pacificas at $1349 and the "I'll have some of what they're smoking" new Indo-made ESP LTD guitars going for $2000-$2700.

 

[paisleywookiee]

From what I understand, they are going to go for around $1799, which puts it firmly between the Indo-made Yamaha Pacificas at $1349 and the "I'll have some of what they're smoking" new Indo-made ESP LTD guitars going for $2000-$2700.

Do you know for a fact that the LTD‘s are Indonesian? Usually is Korean, specifically the signature models.

 

[JasonE]

From what I understand, they are going to go for around $1799, which puts it firmly between the Indo-made Yamaha Pacificas at $1349 and the "I'll have some of what they're smoking" new Indo-made ESP LTD guitars going for $2000-$2700.

that seems overpriced to me. I know their US stuff it a lot more but I think those are overpriced too.

I didn't know that Jim had passed. I somehow missed that. I guess we will see what happens to the price of their instruments now that it has been a little while since he has passed.

 

[norminal]

Or you could get something like a Dingwall Combustion, which is hilariously overpriced for what it is.

Yeah I still can’t wrap my head around that one.

 

[norminal]

Didn’t work out for Suhr because they did too much at the USA end.
Hopefully they can get the balance right.

Weren’t the Suhrs marketed under a brand name?

 

[Eagle]

Could be good. Who knows. My friend raves about his Sadowsky Metro Express, which is made in China, and I’ve played a couple that were nice. Or you could get something like a Dingwall Combustion, which is hilariously overpriced for what it is.

China can make anything as long as the spec and budget is right. Eastman are better built than Gibson for example.

 

[mikah912]

Do you know for a fact that the LTD‘s are Indonesian? Usually is Korean, specifically the signature models.

You're absolutely right. I stand corrected.

 

[Devin]

Looking forward to the James Chiler™ by Chibson™ memes

 

[la szum]

China can make anything as long as the spec and budget is right. Eastman are better built than Gibson for example.

Is that another episode of Andy's Hot Takes or are you 100% serious?

 

[paisleywookiee]

China can make anything as long as the spec and budget is right. Eastman are better built than Gibson for example.

Right, which is why the Sadowskys were nice, but the Dingwall that was 3x the cost was laughable dogshit. Right next to each other, same environment.

Is that another episode of Andy's Hot Takes or are you 100% serious?

I'd take an Eastman over a Gibson, any day.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Weren’t the Suhrs marketed under a brand name?

Rasmus.

 

[Eagle]

Rasmus.

Possibly part of the problem. The PRS SE line have used the power of the USA logo to increase appeal.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Possibly part of the problem. The PRS SE line have used the power of the USA logo to increase appeal.

I think PRS does a good job with it, because the SE is clearly visible, and doesn't cause confusion. Plus, anecdotally, anyone that's been playing guitar for a few years knows an $850 PRS isn't a Core.

 

[Eagle]

I think PRS does a good job with it, because the SE is clearly visible, and doesn't cause confusion. Plus, anecdotally, anyone that's been playing guitar for a few years knows an $850 PRS isn't a Core.

Yes product differentiation is important to not damage your high end products.

 

[paisleywookiee]

that seems overpriced to me. I know their US stuff it a lot more but I think those are overpriced too.

I didn't know that Jim had passed. I somehow missed that. I guess we will see what happens to the price of their instruments now that it has been a little while since he has passed.

I agree, it seems expensive for what it is. But generally these budget lines sell for a percentage of what the flagship stuff does, like a 25%-30% of the American version.

 

[norminal]

Rasmus.

Probably why I’ve never head of them.

 

[JasonE]

Possibly part of the problem. The PRS SE line have used the power of the USA logo to increase appeal.

Yes product differentiation is important to not damage your high end products.

They have over time added more of the US appointments to the SE line. The started putting Paul's signature on the headstock like the US models. The one that got a lot of people fired up was when they started putting the old solid birds on them. That sold a lot of guitars. They continue to make them look more similar to the US models but still clearly have the SE on the headstock. I still think they are the best import on the rack at the price point they are at.