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Description

Introducing the Guild X-170 Hollowbody, a standout in the world of electric guitars, designed to offer musicians a blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship. This hollowbody electric guitar is celebrated for its warm, resonant tones, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rockabilly styles. Its arched maple top, back, and sides contribute to its vibrant sound, while the luxurious rosewood fretboard ensures smooth playability.

The Guild X-170 is equipped with dual humbucking pickups, delivering a rich, full-bodied tone with minimal feedback, a staple for hollowbody enthusiasts. The guitar's elegant design is complemented by its classic Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, offering expressive tonal versatility for those dynamic stage performances. The adjustable bridge and durable Grover tuners offer precise intonation and tuning stability, allowing the musician to focus on their performance without worry.

Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the Guild X-170 Hollowbody provides a timeless sound profile that musicians can rely on. Its marriage of traditional aesthetics with modern reliability makes it a prized possession for guitarists who appreciate both style and substance.

Key Features:

  • Hollowbody construction with arched maple top, back, and sides
  • Rosewood fretboard for smooth playability
  • Dual humbucking pickups for rich, full-bodied tone
  • Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for expressive tonal versatility
  • Adjustable bridge for precise intonation
  • Grover tuners for reliable tuning stability
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1993 Guild X-170 Manhattan

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1993 Guild X-170 Manhattan

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Video thumbnail for Another Great Guild! | I Love The Warm, Rich Tone | Comfortable Dimensions | 2000 Guild X-170 Review by Rich Severson

Another Great Guild! | I Love The Warm, Rich Tone | Comfortable Dimensions | 2000 Guild X-170 Review

Rich Severson

Rich Severson

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This Guitar Sold before I could post this video!!

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Rich Severson

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Guild X-170 1998 [LAST GUITAR]

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lastguitarcom

Video thumbnail for 1993 Guild X-170 Manhattan, Elixir .010-.046" Nanoweb. by krispood

1993 Guild X-170 Manhattan, Elixir .010-.046" Nanoweb.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Guild X-170 Hollowbody.

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  • The Guild X-170 is noted for its thinner body and better ergonomics compared to a Sheraton and Casino, suitable for players seeking comfort with a hollowbody design.

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User experience

  • Owners of older Guild models, particularly from the 2000s, praise their build quality and playability, highlighting a noticeable ergonomic advantage over similar models.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Guild X-170 is recommended for jazz players seeking a full hollowbody sound without the bulk of larger models, providing a comfortable fit similar to a Les Paul.

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See how Xan McCurdy uses Guild X-170 Hollowbody

Xan McCurdy

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Cake

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"I keep my Chet Atkins in storage when I’m not touring so for this record I mostly used a Guild X170 Manhattan which is slightly more particular in its sound."

See how Dean Brown uses Guild X-170 Hollowbody

Dean Brown

Billy Cobham’s Glass Menagerie

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I love this guitar. I mainly use it for single note groove stuff to get that James Brown feel, but it’s also great for chunky comping. A funny story involving this guitar happened on a Dave Sanborn session for the record “Songs From The Night Before”. I had borrowed an X-170 for the session from my friend, and great guitarist, Mike Barnett, who owns a music store in Freeport, LI and deals in high quality, vintage instruments. We did a nice track at Electric Ladyland and I figured I was done using the guitar, so I brought it back to Mike. A few days later, we were recording another tune and we were listening down to the track that was recorded earlier. I happened to notice that the guitar dropped out about half way through the take. I asked, “where is the guitar?” and the engineer replied, “what guitar?” At that moment we both realized that half the track had gotten erased. I figured, “no problem, I’ll just call Mike and get the guitar again”. “Hey, Mike. Can I borrow that Guild again?” “Sorry, Dean. I sold it! … but.. I have a black one that’s pretty nice”. I went to Mike’s and checked out the black one. Even though it made me feel like Johnny Cash when I saw myself in the mirror with it, the guitar sounded and felt great. I bought it, and used it on the track. All’s well that ends well.

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