I am the lucky buyer of FNG's X-170.
First let me say what a smooth transaction it was with a fine gentleman.
He put up with my fussy questions, and the
guitar is absolutely in better shape than he described.
I do need to educate myself on the features and characteristics of Guild archtops
that might be unique as compared to the Gibsons and Heritages I've had.
So if you all can bear a few questions I am all ears.
1. The neck angle seems to be shallower than what I'm used to.
evidence being that the bridge is very low. Definitely can't use the tune-o-matic
I wanted to put on. I did a search here and that seems to be the norm but
anything you can add would be appreciated
2. I am used to med-jumbo or jumbo frets. The X-170 has pretty thin vintage style frets.
3 The radius also measures much flatter than the 12" that I thought Guild's were.
Everything looks perfectly stock and as far as FNG knows it is. I am just
tying to fill in the blanks as there are some characteristics that seem to be
unique to Guilds. This is no criticism of a great guitar...just trying to learn
Thanks in advance.
And for your viewing pleasure...here it is at it's new home.
First let me say what a smooth transaction it was with a fine gentleman.
He put up with my fussy questions, and the
guitar is absolutely in better shape than he described.
I do need to educate myself on the features and characteristics of Guild archtops
that might be unique as compared to the Gibsons and Heritages I've had.
So if you all can bear a few questions I am all ears.
1. The neck angle seems to be shallower than what I'm used to.
evidence being that the bridge is very low. Definitely can't use the tune-o-matic
I wanted to put on. I did a search here and that seems to be the norm but
anything you can add would be appreciated
2. I am used to med-jumbo or jumbo frets. The X-170 has pretty thin vintage style frets.
3 The radius also measures much flatter than the 12" that I thought Guild's were.
Everything looks perfectly stock and as far as FNG knows it is. I am just
tying to fill in the blanks as there are some characteristics that seem to be
unique to Guilds. This is no criticism of a great guitar...just trying to learn
Thanks in advance.
And for your viewing pleasure...here it is at it's new home.