I really enjoy playing my two Guild archtops, both Westerly guitars - my namesake X-170 (from the 90s) and X-500 (from the 80s). But for some time I've wanted to find a vintage Guild, particularly one with a Franz pickup. I've become more and more a fan of older single coil pickups, so the Franz seemed likely to fit my preference.
When the chance finally came, it was beyond what I had hoped. Welcome to the time capsule. First, here's what the guitar came in:
And this piece of case candy, seemingly barely used, fit the timeframe:
Alright, enough suspense, here's the guitar, a blonde T-100, with a single Franz:
When the chance finally came, it was beyond what I had hoped. Welcome to the time capsule. First, here's what the guitar came in:
And this piece of case candy, seemingly barely used, fit the timeframe:
Alright, enough suspense, here's the guitar, a blonde T-100, with a single Franz: