1998 Guild X-700 Sunburst

The Guild X-700 Hollowbody in Vintage Sunburst is a striking tribute to the golden age of archtop guitars. With its elegant curves, carved appointments, and rich, sun-faded hues, it exudes a timeless sophistication that captures the spirit of classic jazz boxes. The Vintage Sunburst finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood grain, transitioning smoothly from deep amber to warm tobacco tones, while the gracefully bound body and ornate inlays add an air of refined artistry. Whether hanging on a wall or cradled under stage lights, the X-700 is more than an instrument—it’s a statement piece, steeped in tradition and built for expressive, soulful playing.

Body: 17” body with a solid carved Spuce top and arched Maple back and sides.

Neck: Maple neck with a Ebony fingerboard, 24.75” scale length, ” nut width, frets, inlays.

Pickups/Hardware: Original Guild pickups, Grover tuning keys, Ebony floating bridge, black Guild knobs, Bone nut.

Cosmetics: This guitar is in good shape. The gold hardware has tarnishing consistant with age. It has light surface scratches and small indentations on the body. There is one scratch about an inch long near the top of the f-hole. The back of the neck is clean, and the frets show wear but still have good life in them. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been setup low and comfortable. The frets are in good shape with minor divots from use and it plays beautifully up and down the fretboard with no dead spots or choking out.

Weight: 7 lbs. 14oz.

Case: This guitar ships in its original hardshell case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.