Hi,
I am a new member. I play Jazz and Classical guitar (over 40 years of playing) and just got a '96 X-170 in Antique Sunburst. After years of 175s, handmade archtops, and other great guitars that cost much more, I am extremely impressed with this guitar. Though I would have loved a little thicker body, this guitar is very comfortalble to play and the neck feels great. The pickups are outstanding. While it has a rich fat sound, there still no sacrifice of high end; a kind of crystalline sound. I can only describe the sound as very articulate and clear. Many Jazz arctops are too bassy and almost "thumpy" sounding The X-170 tone "breathes" and has none of the typical choked sound of other high end archtops. I love the uniquely designed interior "soundpost" and am amazed at the lack of feedback even at high volume. Plenty of bite and trebel in the bridge pickup assure that I can use this for a variety of styles. All in all, it is one of the best axes I have played, regardless of price. Any other jazzers out there using this model? If so, any similar experiences and/or observations?
I am a new member. I play Jazz and Classical guitar (over 40 years of playing) and just got a '96 X-170 in Antique Sunburst. After years of 175s, handmade archtops, and other great guitars that cost much more, I am extremely impressed with this guitar. Though I would have loved a little thicker body, this guitar is very comfortalble to play and the neck feels great. The pickups are outstanding. While it has a rich fat sound, there still no sacrifice of high end; a kind of crystalline sound. I can only describe the sound as very articulate and clear. Many Jazz arctops are too bassy and almost "thumpy" sounding The X-170 tone "breathes" and has none of the typical choked sound of other high end archtops. I love the uniquely designed interior "soundpost" and am amazed at the lack of feedback even at high volume. Plenty of bite and trebel in the bridge pickup assure that I can use this for a variety of styles. All in all, it is one of the best axes I have played, regardless of price. Any other jazzers out there using this model? If so, any similar experiences and/or observations?