The precedent for hollowbody aesthetic and tone, the X-175 Manhattan Special looks as good as it sounds. With its gracefully sculpted and richly resonant hollowbody, arched spruce top, and rock-solid three-piece neck it exemplifies the quality building of the Guild Manhattan models of the 1950’s and ‘60s.
The secret to this model’s iconic tone lies in the authentic DeArmond Dynasonic neck and bridge pickups, providing crystal clears highs and a full, round low-end - the makings of the iconic tones of rockabilly and blues from the 1950’s on forward. Complimenting the tonal pallet of the Dynasonic pickups, the X-175 Manhattan Special features a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece for expressive playing.
Other premium features include fully bound body, neck, F-holes, and headstock, mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays, and a hard shell case.
Available in a special addition satin Malibu Blue finish.
Body
Body Type Hollow Body
Body Shape Guild X-175
Body Top Arched Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern Parallel Tone Bars
Soundhole / F Holes Binding White ABS
Top Purfling Inlay 2-Ply Black and White
Top Binding White ABS
Body Sides Maple
Body Back Arched Maple
Back Purfling Inlay 2-Ply Black and White
Purfling 2-Ply Black and White
Body Binding White ABS
Neck
Neck Material Mahogany with a Maple Center Strip
Scale Length 24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck Shape Vintage Soft "U"
Nut Width 1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret 20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret 24mm
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench 7mm Socket Wrench
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 9 1/2" (240mm)
Fingerboard Inlays Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl
Frets Total 20
Fret Type Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding 1.5 mm White ABS
Finish
Color Malibu Blue (MBL)
Hardware
Bridge String Spacing 2" (52mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating Nickel Plated
Bridge Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Bridge Base
Tailpiece Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Hollow Body - Aluminum
Nut Material Bone
Tuning Machines Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 - Nickel
Strap Buttons Vintage Pawn - Nickel
Pickguard Acrylic in Black with White Guild Logo
Electronics
Bridge Pickup DeArmond Dynasonic Bridge - Nickel/White
Neck Pickup DeArmond Dynasonic Neck - Nickel/White
Pickup Switch 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup
Controls Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Middle Volume, Master Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch
Other
Strings D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049)
Included Case Guild Deluxe Electric Guitar Hardshell Case
Case Candy Guild Cloth Bag filled with Warranty Book, Promotion Card with Stickers, Truss Rod Wrench, and 2 Guild Picks
Upper Bout Width 12 1/2" (318mm)
Lower Bout Width 17" (432mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout 3" (76mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout 3" (76mm)
Body Length 21" (533mm)
Overall Length 42" (1067mm)
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