grayn
Junior Member
I got the X175B about 2 1/2 weeks ago and the Starfire III, yesterday. I absolutely love both of these beauties, in fact, some years ago I owned the earlier, natural finish X175, with it's huge P90 style pickups. It was a wonderful guitar but I prefer this newer version, with it's Dynasonics.
So, now they are home, how do they compare? Sonically, the X175B has a more single coil sound, as you might expect, yet it balances that with a full bodied tone. Output is similar between the 2 guitars, yet actually, the Starfire III's HBs have more top end harmonics, that give it that snap and clarity.
They both look very cool to my eyes but the X175B has the edge, it really is one of the prettiest guitars I have owned. They are both a pleasure to play but I'd give the edge on feel to the Starfire III, with it's far slimmer and very practical, body shape.
The X175B is the pricier of the 2 and it shows, with it's block markers and both bound f-holes and headstock. But for feel and sound, they are equal, if quite different. I am very lucky to own both and intend to use them for my passion for vintage rock n roll and rockabilly.
So, now they are home, how do they compare? Sonically, the X175B has a more single coil sound, as you might expect, yet it balances that with a full bodied tone. Output is similar between the 2 guitars, yet actually, the Starfire III's HBs have more top end harmonics, that give it that snap and clarity.
They both look very cool to my eyes but the X175B has the edge, it really is one of the prettiest guitars I have owned. They are both a pleasure to play but I'd give the edge on feel to the Starfire III, with it's far slimmer and very practical, body shape.
The X175B is the pricier of the 2 and it shows, with it's block markers and both bound f-holes and headstock. But for feel and sound, they are equal, if quite different. I am very lucky to own both and intend to use them for my passion for vintage rock n roll and rockabilly.
