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Guild
Description
An extraordinary instrument for the swinging soloist and technician, Guild's X-175B Manhattan hollowbody archtop is a masterpiece of the guitar maker's art. It presents the same exceptional appointments as its brother, the X-175 Manhattan, including a gracefully sculpted hollowbody, rock-solid three-piece neck and electrifying dual single-coil pickups, but also features the addition of a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece and is available in a handsome Blonde finish.

Includes case.
Guild X-175B Manhattan Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar With Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Blonde
Guild X-175B Manhattan Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar With Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Blonde
Guild X-175B Manhattan Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar With Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Blonde
Features
Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Hollowbody
  • Body material: Combination laminated/solid
  • Top wood: Arched Spruce
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Soft vintage U
  • Neck wood: 3-piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Narrow jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: DE-1F
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: DE-1F
  • Brand: Guild
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic with rosewood base
  • Tailpiece: Guild vibrato
  • Tuning machines: Grover Sta-Tite
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: South Korea
Specs
Body
Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back & Sides
Body Shape: Guild X-175
Body Back: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Top: Arched Laminated Spruce
Gloss Polyurethane
Bracing: Parallel Tone Bars
Purfling: Black/Ivory White
F Holes Sound Holes: Unbound F Holes
Body Depth: 3.125" (80 mm)
Body Length: 21" (533 mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 17" (432 mm)
Body Binding: Ivory White with Black/White Purfling
Neck
Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Jumbo
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
Fingerboard Radius: 9.45" (240 mm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
Headstock: Newark St.
Neck Binding: 1-Ply Ivory White
Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Hex
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SS
Bridge Pickup: Guild "Frequency Tested" Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Guild "Frequency Tested" Single-Coil
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Hardware
Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
Bridge: Guild Adjusto-Matic with Rosewood Base
Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
String Nut: Bone
Pickguard: Opaque Plexi Pickguard with Guild Logo
Tools
Truss Rod Wrench: Yes
Miscellaneous
Strings: D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium/Blues-Jazz Rock, (.011-.049 Gauges)
Unique Features: Single Cutaway Hollow Body; Guild Bigsby B60 Vibrato Tailpiece; Chesterfield Headstock Inlay
Accessories
Control Knobs: Clear Amber Volume & Tone
Reviews

4.25

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Rock Concerts1
  5. Small Venues1
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Fret Buzz1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician2
  2. Experienced1
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Feel3
  3. Good Tone3
  4. Good Pick Up2
  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • ABSOLUTE LOVE IT

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJTR

    fromWest Virginia

    Love this Guitar, I put FLAT-WOUND Style strings on it for a vintage Rock-A-Billy Tone and BANG.... Fantastic Tone, Action, Versatility. Beautiful to just look at. Feel the quality just in the body weight. This Baby SCREAMS Quality, What a voice for so many styles of Music.

  • Very disappointed

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromCalifornia

    This guitar may look beautiful but it is not great by far. The bridge came totally bunk, can not intonate because the tune-o-matic is defective, one of the saddles moves backwards while I play. Another is so tight I stripped the screw trying to turn it. I would not recommend.

  • Very happy with a great guitar

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byS. Pizzo

    fromSanta Clarita, CA

    Received my X-175 Manhattan about a week ago. I couldn't be happier. The guitar is absolutely beautiful on its fit and finish and the sound is that much better, it sounds good unplugged but when it's plugged in it comes alive just gorgeous clean glassy sound.

  • Good tone & playability

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBshumard

    fromLexington Kentucky

    This guitar has a great hollow body feel & the pickups sound good for a smooth tone. They don't put out a lot of juice but they are consistent & don't pick up as much ambient buzz as other single coils. It stays in tune we'll even when utilizing the vibrato.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLouis

    fromNew York

    Where is this guitar made. Thank you.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Korea