Overview
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Dates of manufacture:
1981 to 1985
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.
Specifications (29)
General
Dimensions | 972 × 546 × 38 mm |
Finish colors | black finish, green finish, red finish, white finish |
Finish effects | sparkle finish |
Made in | USA |
Number of strings | 6 strings |
Scale length | 24.75 inches scale-length |
Controls
Controls material | black controls |
Number of control knobs | 3 control knobs |
Pickup selector controls | 3-way selector switch |
Tone controls | 1 tone control |
Volume controls | 2 volume controls |
Electronics
Pickups brand and model | Guild XR-7 pickup(s) |
Pickups configuration | 2 humbucker pickups |
Body
Body material | mahogany body |
Body shape features | asymmetrical body, double cutaway |
Pickguard material | black pickguard |
Hardware
Bridge | tune-o-matic bridge |
Hardware color | chrome hardware |
Tailpiece | stop tailpiece |
Fretboard
Fingerboard inlay material | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
Fingerboard material | ebony fingerboard |
Fingerboard position markers | dot fingerboard position markers |
Neck
Headstock inlays or logos | pearl headstock inlay/logo |
Neck joint | set neck |
Neck material | mahogany neck |
Neck width | 1.65 inches wide at nut |
Number of frets | 24 fret |
Peghead (headstock) | black face headstock |
Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Prices (1)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | $500 | worn |
Reviews (1)
GUILD X-79 (SKYHAWK) reviewed by Karldoog
Karldoog
I have a Guild X79 in solid black. It is an sexy and elegant guitar (ignore the Fender trolls who just can't get over it), with an incredibly-fast neck and amazing action. The cut-out gives you unparalleled access (no, REALLY!) to the 24th fret, and the body is comfortable either against your body or sitting down to play. On a strap, it is well-balanced and light. The mahogany body gives a nice warm tone, and the maple/ebony neck (finished in body color) gives you a nice bright counterpoint to the mahogany's depth. Pickups (I have the double-humbucker model) are special-wound Guild pickups which are versatile and work for any kind of application. Knob placement is common-sense, and the toggle switch as well is easy to access and manipulate in a hurry.
The only downside (if you can call it that) is that the body design under your right arm does not provide as much support as conventional shapes, and so you may find your picking hand in an odd position if you're used to resting it against the body of a Strat, LP, or Explorer type.Other than that, the guitar's extreme playability, tone, and finish really make up for it. Highly recommended, if you can find one.
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Production Numbers
Submitted by Wayne Dixon (not verified) on
According to published Guild production figures 1790 X-79s were made frm 1981 to 1985, not 172
The guitarist from Gravity
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
The guitarist from Gravity Kills, Matt Dudenhoeffer, also played one. I saw it at a festival in WI.
Matt Dudenhoeffer
Submitted by guitar-list on
Thanks - I've added Matt