The Guild X92 Citron Breakaway

[GAD]

This one took some work, but it's finally done! Behold, the Guild X92 Citron Breakaway review:

Guild X92 Citron Breakaway | GAD's Ramblings

Today’s rare guitar is the Guild X92 Citron Breakaway from the depths of 1984 which was a rare time in history when guitarists actually seemed open to new ideas. Follow along while I tear this Guild/Citron collaboration down to see what makes it tick while also delving into the history of a...

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[walrus]

Truly awesome! Very cool that you talked with Harvey Citron, he sounds like a really interesting guy!

Gotta admit, I was LMAO that Kelly Clarkson made it into one of your reviews!

walrus

 

[GGJaguar]

Wow, that is a super comprehensive review. The word count is inversely proportional to the guitar's size! Well done and thanks!!

 

[FNG]

The "20 minutes later" bits are classic!

Seriously great review!

 

[AcornHouse]

Surprised they didn’t use 24-3/4” scale for even more space savings.

 

[cupric]

Another great review!

 

[zulu]

Yep, great work and fun to read. Speaking of fun to read, I'm looking forward to your review of the cocaine filled guitar

 

[AcornHouse]

I wonder if he was influenced by Pete Shelley’s guitar from the early days of the Buzzcocks.

 

[Bonneville88]

What a great read - outstanding review GAD!

 

[SFIV1967]

I wonder if he was influenced by Pete Shelley’s guitar from the early days of the Buzzcocks.

Now that's cool, I didn't know that story of that broken Starway guitar yet!







Ralf

 

[AcornHouse]

Kudos to the cameraman who panned over to take in the cat after it walked through the shot and settled down on the end of the couch.

 

[AcornHouse]

They even mention, at the end, that because of its compact size it would even fit in the overhead on an airplane.

Parallel lives!

 

[davismanLV]

I just finished the article!! What a keen and informative piece, with great insight and some lighthearted moments thrown in. Thanks, Gary!!

 

[Rocky]

Even in the world of Guild solidbodies, that's a pretty rare one. Just a shame they all have the bridge/tailpiece du jour.