The precedent for hollow body aesthetic and tone, the X-175 Manhattan Special looks as good as it sounds. With its gracefully sculpted and richly resonant hollow body, arched spruce top, and rock-solid three-piece neck, it exemplifies the quality building of the Guild Manhattan models of the 1950s and ‘60s. The secret to this model’s iconic tone lies in the authentic DeArmond Dynasonic neck and bridge pickups, providing crystal clear highs and a full, round low-end - the makings of the iconic tones of rockabilly and blues from the 1950s 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 a fully bound body, neck, F-holes, headstock, mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays, and a hardshell case.

Body

• Body Type: Single Cutaway Hollow Body
• Top wood: Laminated Maple
• Body wood: Laminated Maple
• Body finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck shape: Vintage U
• Neck wood: Mahogany
• Joint: Set-in
• Scale length: 24.75"
• Truss rod: Dual-action
• Neck finish: Satin

Fingerboard

• Material: Ebony
• Radius: 9.5"
• Fret size: Medium-jumbo
• Number of frets: 20
• Inlays: Dot Block
• Nut width/material: 1.69 in. (43 mm) Bone

Electronics

• Configuration: SS
• Neck: DeArmond Alnico Single Coil
• Bridge: DeArmond Alnico Single Coil
• Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone
• Pickup switch: 3-way

Hardware

• Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
• Bridge design: Floating Compensated
• Tailpiece: Vibrato
• Tuning machines: Sealed High-ratio
• Color: Nickel

Other

• Number of strings: 6 String
• Case: Hardshell Case  
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Country of Origin: South Korea