Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978
£3,200.00
The Guild X-500 Sunburst 1978 is a superb American-made archtop guitar that showcases Guild’s renowned craftsmanship and timeless design. Finished in a beautiful Sunburst, this professional-grade instrument delivers a rich, warm tone with outstanding clarity and projection. Furthermore, its premium construction and smooth playability make it an exceptional choice for jazz, blues, swing, and traditional styles.
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
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1 in stock
Description
The Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978 is a classic example of vintage guitar craftsmanship. Collectors and players alike admire the Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978 for its build quality and tone. 1978 Guild X 500 guitar. It has a spruce front and sides, and the back is maple. After all these years, it still has its original hard shell case.
It has a few little scratches on the front, but for its 44 years of age, it is in remarkable condition. There is no wear on the fretboard, and the frets had a fret dress. Moreover, the Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978 continues to impress with its resilience.
- Body Dimensions: Large 17-inch wide lower bout with a deep hollow body.
- Tonewoods: Constructed with a laminated spruce top paired with laminate curly maple back and sides, the Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978 offers both beauty and durability.
- Neck & Fingerboard: A premium 5-piece hard maple and walnut neck featuring an ebony fingerboard with bound block/triangle mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays.
- Scale Length: Features a 24.75-inch scale, offering looser string tension compared to longer-scale jazz boxes.
- Hardware: Gold-plated hardware, inclusive of a hand-engraved Guild “harp” tailpiece and Grover Rotomatic tuners. Notably, the Guild X500 SUNBURST 1978’s hardware is a sought-after feature for jazz musicians.
- Electronics: Equipped with dual gold-plated Guild HB-1 humbucker pickups, a 3-way toggle switch, dedicated volume/tone knobs, and a distinct master volume control on the lower treble bout
Brand; Guild
Handedness; Right-Handed
Model Year: 1978
Type: Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Body Type: Hollow
String Configuration; 6 String
Model; X500
Body Colour: Sunburst
Number of Frets: 21
Spuce Top
Maple Back
Maple Sides
Collectors grade
Weight: 3.2 KG
Original Hardshell case
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