The precedent for hollowbody aesthetic and tone, the X-175 Manhattan Special looks as good as it sounds. With its gracefully sculpted and richly resonant hollowbody, arched spruce top, and rock-solid three-piece neck it exemplifies the quality building of the Guild Manhattan models of the 1950’s and ‘60s. The secret to this model’s iconic tone lies in the authentic DeArmond Dynasonic neck and bridge pickups, providing crystal clears highs and a full, round low-end - the makings of the iconic tones of rockabilly and blues from the 1950’s 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 fully bound body, neck, F-holes, and headstock, mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays, and a hard shell case. Available in a special addition satin Malibu Blue finish.
| Body Type | Hollow Body |
| Body Shape | Guild X-175 |
| Body Top | Arched Spruce |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Parallel Tone Bars |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | White ABS |
| Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and White |
| Top Binding | White ABS |
| Body Sides | Maple |
| Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Back | Arched Maple |
| Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and White |
| Purfling | 2-Ply Black and White |
| Body Binding | White ABS |
| Neck Material | Mahogany with a Maple Center Strip |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
| Neck Shape | Vintage Soft "U" |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 24mm |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 7mm Socket Wrench |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9 1/2" (240mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl |
| Frets Total | 20 |
| Fret Type | Narrow Jumbo |
| Fingerboard Binding | 1.5 mm White ABS |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
| Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Bridge Base |
| Tailpiece | Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Hollow Body - Aluminum |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1 - Nickel |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn - Nickel |
| Pickguard | Acrylic in Black with White Guild Logo |
| Bridge Pickup | DeArmond Dynasonic Bridge - Nickel/White |
| Neck Pickup | DeArmond Dynasonic Neck - Nickel/White |
| Pickup Switch | 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls | Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Middle Volume, Master Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Strings | D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049) |
| Included Case | Guild Deluxe Electric Guitar Hardshell Case |
| Case Candy | Guild Cloth Bag filled with Warranty Book, Promotion Card with Stickers, Truss Rod Wrench, and 2 Guild Picks |
| Upper Bout Width | 12 1/2" (318mm) |
| Lower Bout Width | 17" (432mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 3" (76mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 3" (76mm) |
| Body Length | 21" (533mm) |
| Overall Length | 42" (1067mm) |
| Item # | 3795095868 |