There is a 1981 X-175 listed on eBay Germany that looks like this:
Its a very nice color, and reminiscent of the Opulent Brown used by Benedetto. But in 1981, Guild had no association with Benedetto. So is this guitar original, or refinished? The label says "X-175 SB".
Also of interest is the clear pickguard. Its in the correct stairstep shape, but is this likely to be the work of an ambitious DIY-er, not the Westerly factory?
Its a very nice color, and reminiscent of the Opulent Brown used by Benedetto. But in 1981, Guild had no association with Benedetto. So is this guitar original, or refinished? The label says "X-175 SB".
Also of interest is the clear pickguard. Its in the correct stairstep shape, but is this likely to be the work of an ambitious DIY-er, not the Westerly factory?