Just like the Starfire series was an attempt by Guild to capture some of the growing semi-hollow market in the '60s, the X-82 was one of several guitars Guild produced in the '80s to get in on the Heavy Metal market. The X-82 was originally called the Nova, but the name was changed to the Starfighter in 1984. This guitar featured two humbuckers and an optional vibrato starting in 1984.
Years of Production: 1981 - 1986
Unique to this Year: Name changed from Nova to Starfighter. Vibrato option added.
Body Style: Dual cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany or Alder body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two uncovered humbucker pickups, two control knobs, unbound fingerboard, vibrato tailpiece, Adjustomatic bridge, dot inlays, pointed headstock
Years of Production: 1981 - 1986
Unique to this Year: Name changed from Nova to Starfighter. Vibrato option added.
Body Style: Dual cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany or Alder body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Two uncovered humbucker pickups, two control knobs, unbound fingerboard, vibrato tailpiece, Adjustomatic bridge, dot inlays, pointed headstock