Guild X-175 Manhattan Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Guild X-175 Manhattan Electric Guitar (with Case), Antique Burst
Guild X-175 Manhattan Electric Guitar (with Case), Antique Burst
Guild's single-cutaway hollowbody Manhattan has a classy look and bright but well-rounded tone, thanks to its two "Frequency Tested" single-coil pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Spruce top Articulate tone, projects well, resists scratches
Maple back and sides Bright, focused tone with enhanced sustain
Guild "Frequency Tested" single-coil pickups Crisp, tight tone; balanced across all frequencies
3-way pickup selector switch Wide tonal range: select neck, bridge, or both

A strikingly beautiful and musically exceptional guitar, the X-175 Manhattan is an outstanding example of professional Guild tone, responsiveness and versatility. With its gracefully sculpted and richly resonant hollow body, rock-solid three-piece neck and electrifying dual DE-1F single-coil pickups, it evokes the enchanting Guild Manhattan model of the 1950s and '60s, marking the welcome return of a true Guild classic.

See the Guild X-175 Manhattan in action:

Body:
- Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back & Sides
- Body Shape: Guild X-175
- Body Back: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Sides: Laminated Maple
- Body Top: Arched Laminated Spruce
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Bracing: Parallel Tone Bars
- Purfling: Black/Ivory White
- F Holes Sound Holes: Unbound F Holes
- Body Depth: 3" (76 mm)
- Body Length: 21" (533 mm)
- Body Width Lower Bout: 17" (432 mm)

Neck:
- Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Narrow Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" (240 mm)
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Headstock: Newark St.
- Neck Binding: 1-Ply Ivory White
- Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Hex

Electronics:
- Pickup Configuration: S/S
- Bridge Pickup: DE-1F
- Neck Pickup: DE-1F
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Hardware:
- Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
- Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic with Rosewood Base
- Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
- String Nut: Bone
- Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo

Miscellaneous:
- Strings: D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium/Blues-Jazz Rock, (.011-.049 Gauges)
- Unique Features: Single Cutaway Hollow Body; Guild "Harp" Tailpiece; Chesterfield Headstock Inlay

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted December 30, 2013 by Archie M in Melfa, VA

"The Guild"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is one of several instruments I have bought from zZounds and I am very pleased with it. The action is silky smooth and the sound is spectacular. The price was fair and with the interest free easy plan it is easy to own.

Musical Background:

Over 50 years

Musical Style:

Southern and traditional gospel
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