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1979 Guild X-500 Archtop Natural

Guild · #206031
BrandGuild
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.206031
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID2486-C
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The Story

1979 X-500 Archtop Natural

This is a 1979 Guild X-500 hollowbody finished in natural with gold hardware. The guitar undergone a neck reset over the years, with evidence of the (quality) work done around the neck heel. There's some cosmetic wear around the body including small dents and dings. Interestingly, someone has attempted to cut down on noise and feedback by placing insulation on the inside of the body. The tailpiece is replaced with a fresher model of the same Guild part. There's light fretwear on the first five frets - no dead notes or buzzing. It's a great player and a quality '70s Guild. A Gibson hardshell case from the '70s is included.

Includes: '70s Gibson Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Semi-Hollowbody Guitar
  • Laminate Spruce Top
  • Laminate Figured Maple Body
  • Maple Neck 
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • 10" Fretboard Radius
  • 43mm Nut Width
  • Guild Humbuckers
  • Master Volume, Individual Volume and Tone Controls
  • Tune-o-Matic Bridge
  • Guild Tailpiece 
  • Schaller Tuners
  • Gold Hardware
  • 8 lbs, 3 oz
  • .840" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .910” Neck Profile at 12th Fret