Prof Silverhair
Junior Member
- Joined
- Jan 15, 2024
- Messages
- 13
- Reaction score
- 44
- Guild Total
- 1
After lurking here for a while, reading posts, blogs, and opinions; I took the plunge on my first Guild. I had been searching for a full hollow body and playing numerous brands and model but none really had 'it'. Yes, I know the X170 isn't strictly hollow but I'm chasing feel, look, and sound - not specs. I saw this one pop up used at GC and decided to take a chance, having never seen or played an X170. Given their liberal 45 day return policy and the consistent reviews of Guild quality, I figured it was worth a shot. Before hitting 'Buy', I did call the GC and got a very helpful associate who grabbed the guitar and gave me a thorough run down and explanation that the 'Good' rating was due to the missing pick guard.
Well, it arrived very well packed in what appears to be the original Guild case. Opening the case, I was thrilled to find a nearly spotless guitar. There are light marks, some swirls but overall it's in amazing shape for it's age. Speaking of which - after searching Guild's documentation - it would seem this is an early model from '85. If sequential, it'd make this the 37th X170 made. Someone here please correct me if I'm reading their PDF incorrectly.
So having taken a leap of faith, I can confidently report - Guild quality is outstanding (see my 'Archie Family' for reference). These pickups sound amazing and the bridge pup may need raising some - but more a point of taste. It arrived with D'Addario flatwounds which I'll try for a bit but expect to swap for my preferred D'Addario EJ21s (also on the ES175). I know the Tune-o-Matic isn't original either but I have a rosewood bridge to swap and compare. Excited to hear the difference.
But.....can anyone direct where to find a proper pick guard for this beauty???
Finally, my thanks for this board, it's members, and their expertise. Without it all, it's unlikely I'd be the smitten owner of an enchanting old guitar.
Well, it arrived very well packed in what appears to be the original Guild case. Opening the case, I was thrilled to find a nearly spotless guitar. There are light marks, some swirls but overall it's in amazing shape for it's age. Speaking of which - after searching Guild's documentation - it would seem this is an early model from '85. If sequential, it'd make this the 37th X170 made. Someone here please correct me if I'm reading their PDF incorrectly.
So having taken a leap of faith, I can confidently report - Guild quality is outstanding (see my 'Archie Family' for reference). These pickups sound amazing and the bridge pup may need raising some - but more a point of taste. It arrived with D'Addario flatwounds which I'll try for a bit but expect to swap for my preferred D'Addario EJ21s (also on the ES175). I know the Tune-o-Matic isn't original either but I have a rosewood bridge to swap and compare. Excited to hear the difference.
But.....can anyone direct where to find a proper pick guard for this beauty???
Finally, my thanks for this board, it's members, and their expertise. Without it all, it's unlikely I'd be the smitten owner of an enchanting old guitar.
