X-220 - continued from the Acoustics section

[hansmoust]

Originally started in the Acoustics section:

Hello,

I have a Guild X-220 with a serial number of 1012.

It's a hollow body, two pickups, blonde and has a nickel
plated, large Kluson bridge.

I'm guessing this is this is likely the 12th Guild ever made.

Anyone have any info and perhaps a value?

It's all there, but needs new binding.

Thanks,
Walt

Hello Walt,

You made it! Welcome!
As far as info I don't think you will find here much more than what I've already told you.

Just so that everybody can read it, I'll repeat what I already wrote you:

The guitar you have, an X-220 with serial # 1012 is from the first year that Guild started to produce guitars in New York City, which was 1953.
It was part of a line of instruments that consisted out of the X-100, X-200, X-300, X-400 etc. These models all came in a sunburst finish.
The 'blonde' finished versions were called X-110, X-220, X-330, X-440 etc.
The X-100 (X-110) was the non-cutaway model with 1 pickup and the X-200 ( X-220) was the non-cutaway model with 2 pickups.
There is a small chapter about these guitars in 'The Guild Guitar Book - The Company and the Instruments, 1952-1977', which I published some time ago.

By 1954 Guild had established a completely new line of guitars and most of the 'early' models were discontinued.
Since these models were only made for such a short period, they are quite rare on the used instrument market.

I'm sure that most people here would love to see a photo of your guitar.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[AlohaJoe]

Yes, yes, pictures... we need 'em!

 

[FNG]

...runs to get Han's book out off the book shelf...

 

[GAD]

we NEED pictures - stat!

 

[Walter Broes]

Would still love to see pictures of this one!!

 

[walt7171]

Hi,

Sorry for the delay. I've had the guitar since 1962. Somebody added a switch to it and that's the worst thing
about it. Well, there is one bent tuner with a split knob, but it works alright.

I recently had a luthier replace the neck binding. I know it's not kosher, but I had him do it in cream.
The job he did was beyond perfect and he even covered the ends of the frets. I have no idea
how he could have done such a perfect job and not touch the original finish.

I will have the body binding done when I save up some more money.

The serial number is 1012 and the postal code is New York, 3.

I love the guitar, love the playability, love the smell. My son had it for quite a while and when I got
it back, the binding was pretty bad. He just stuck it in an attic. I wonder what the value is since the
serial is 1012.

Cheers

This is before I cleaned it up and had the neck done. The tailpiece turned out great.
Note: Page slow to load.

http://www.rightmedlabel.com/guildx220.html

 

[Brad Little]

I've had the guitar since 1962. Somebody added a switch to it and that's the worst thing about it.

There is also a second 1/4" jack on the upper bout. Is this connected to the switch, maybe to run one pickup through one amp and the other through a second?
Brad

 

[walt7171]

Hi,

I've never looked into the second switch or plugged into the second jack hole the guy put in.

Then there was the time my brother sold my 1960 Les Paul Jr while I was in the Army.
I guess he figured I wasn't coming back

 

[yettoblaster]

WOW!

I LOVE it!

For some reason non-cutaway electric archtops really appeal to me!

The lacquer patina on that is great!

Gee, a PRE-Hoboken, even!

Thanks so much for sharing. Nobody makes anything like that anymore. Even The Godin Kingpin II is cutaway. I love playin' on a cutaway, but I love LOOKING at a non-cut! 8)

Traditional, and BEAUTIFUL.

 

[southernGuild]

I agree Yetto.....I love the LOOK of those noncutaways........and since I dont get up the neck much ................
Love to see a photo of this one!

 

[yettoblaster]

I agree Yetto.....I love the LOOK of those noncutaways........and since I dont get up the neck much ................
Love to see a photo of this one!

In walt's post (back four spaces) there's a link to the pics.

Link:
http://www.rightmedlabel.com/guildx220.html

 

[Steve Hoffman]

Wow, that is really great. Non-cutaway guitars rule. You have to work harder to play them but you can pretend you're Eddie Lang or something.

Nice Guild. A historic electric!

 

[southernGuild]

:shock: WOW!!!! "NOW I SEE!"...said the blind man.
thanks Yetto...I did indeed miss that link........BUT WOW! What a sight to beheld this morning! THAT guitar is lovely!!! with all the right mojo!
Im going to make another pot of coffee and look at those photos again. :wink:

 

[walt7171]

Thanks for the nice thoughts.

It looks a lot better now. I'll take some new pictures (especially the neck) and post them
in a few days.

The luthier that worked on it is most unconventional. He is self-taught and
looks like he's in the Allman Brothers band. Heck of a nice guy and some people
have artistry in them and some don't. He does and more than that, he loves guitars
and is a fanatic about making things right.

 

[southernGuild]

Good on ya Walt! Thats a beautiful guitar, and sounds like she's in the right hands with you, and getting the right kind of attention by your luthier. COOL! 8)

 

[yettoblaster]

Good on ya Walt!...

Indeed!

You have become the curator of a piece of history. Thanks for sharing! :!: