The X Series of solid body electric guitars was Guild's response to the rise of heavy metal and hard rock during the 1980s and early 1990s, The Guild X Series electrics have body shapes and design features aimed to suit the style of these players. Popular models from the X series include the X-82 Starfighter and X-79 Skyhawk.
If you're looking for Guild X archtops (like the X500, X150) you need the Guild Electric Archtop Series page.
GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER)The X-100 BLADERUNNER was made between 1984 and 1985. Relatively few were made, around 100 in total. It had a distinctive Explorer style body with triangular cut-outs and a 6-a-side pointed headstock. Hardware was a Kahler locking tremolo with a single EMG humbucking pickup, all finished in black. Single volume and tone controls. The bladerunner model was designed by David Newell and Andrew Desrosiers of Cohoes, NY (David Andrew Design Research). The 1985 Schecter Genesis G6 Illusion uses the same basic design, licensed from David Andrew Design Research. | |
No image yet | GUILD X-108 VGuild made the X108V in 1983 only and it is a relatively rare model. |
No image yet | GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRDGUILD discontinued the X-2000 NIGHTBIRD in 1994 |
No image yet | GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALEGUILD discontinued the X-3000 NIGHTINGALE in 1994 |
No image yet | GUILD X-60Read more |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK)The X-79 SKYHAWK was made between 1981 and 1985. The Guild X-79 had a futuristic asymmetrical mahogany body with set mahogany neck. Pickups were two Guild XR-7 humbuckers controlled by two volume, one tone controls and a 3-way selector switch. Coil tap or phase switch were optional. According to Guild production figures, 1790 were made in total. | |
GUILD X-79-3GUILD manufactured the X-79-3 between 1981 and 1985. It was the 3 single coil pickup version of the Guild X-79 Skyhawk. It came with an adjusto-matic bridge and SP-6 stop tailpiece as standard - although you could get one with a tremolo bridge as a special order. Controls are single volume and tone with three mini switches for the pickups - allowing for 13 tonal combinations. | |
No image yet | GUILD X-80 SWANGUILD manufactured the X-80 SWAN between 1983 and 1985 |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA)Production of the Guild X-82 NOVA began in 1981 and ended in 1984. It had an angular asymmetrical mahogany body and set mahogany neck. Pickups were two Guild XR-7 humbuckers controlled by 2 volume and one tone control. In 1983 a locking vibrato bridge became an option. | |
No image yet | GUILD X-84 VRead more |
No image yet | GUILD X-88 D Flying StarGUILD manufactured the X-88 D Flying Star between 1984 and 1985 |
No image yet | GUILD X-88 FLYING STARGUILD produced the X-88 FLYING STAR between 1984 and 1985 |
No image yet | GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAYGUILD made the X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY between 1984 and 1986 |
No image yet | GUILD X-97 VGuild made the X97V in 1983 only and it is a relatively rare model. |
Specifications:
Model | Image | Dimensions | Finish colors | Finish effects | Made in | Number of strings | Scale length | Binding |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | 972 × 546 × 38 mm | black finish, green finish, red finish, white finish | sparkle finish | USA | 6 strings | 24.75 inches scale-length | - | |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | 972 × 546 × 38 mm | Three tone sunburst, black finish, blue finish, purple finish, red finish, white finish | - | USA | 6 strings | 24.75 inches scale-length | - | |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | 972 × 406 × 38 mm | black finish, blue finish, red finish | metallic finish, sparkle finish, sunburst finish | USA | 6 strings | 24.75 inches scale-length | body binding | |
GUILD X-84 V | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Controls material | Number of control knobs | Pickup selector controls | Tone controls | Volume controls |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | black controls | 3 control knobs | 3-way selector switch | 1 tone control | 2 volume controls |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | black controls | 2 control knobs | 3 pickup selector switches | 1 tone control | 1 volume control |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | black controls | 3 control knobs | 1 coil tap switch, 3-way selector switch, phase switch | 1 tone control | 2 volume controls |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - | - | - | - |
Model | Pickups brand and model | Pickups configuration |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | Guild XR-7 pickup(s) | 2 humbucker pickups |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | - | 3 single coil pickups |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | Guild XR-7 pickup(s) | 2 humbucker pickups |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - |
Model | Body material | Body shape features | Pickguard material |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body, double cutaway | black pickguard |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | - | - | black pickguard |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body | - |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - | - |
Model | Bridge | Hardware color | Tailpiece |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware | stop tailpiece |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware | stop tailpiece |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | locking tremolo | chrome hardware | stop tailpiece |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - | - |
Model | Fingerboard inlay material | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard position markers |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | pearl fingerboard inlay material | ebony fingerboard | dot fingerboard position markers |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - | - |
Model | Headstock inlays or logos | Neck joint | Neck material | Neck width | Number of frets | Peghead (headstock) | Tuner layout |
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GUILD X-100 (BLADERUNNER) 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-108 V 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-2000 NIGHTBIRD | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-3000 NIGHTINGALE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) 1981 to 1985 | pearl headstock inlay/logo | set neck | mahogany neck | 1.65 inches wide at nut | 24 fret | black face headstock | three-each-side |
GUILD X-79-3 1981 to 1985 | - | set neck | - | 1.65 inches wide at nut | 24 fret | - | three-each-side |
GUILD X-80 SWAN 1983 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-82 (NOVA) 1981 to 1984 | - | set neck | mahogany neck | 1.65 inches wide at nut | 24 fret | pointed headstock | three-each-side |
GUILD X-84 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 D Flying Star 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-88 FLYING STAR 1984 to 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-92 CITRON BREAKAWAY 1984 to 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
GUILD X-97 V 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |