On Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10:22:18 AM UTC-4, Chip L wrote:

On Mar 25, 10:58 am, "terrasbe...@gmail.com" <terrasbe...@gmail.com>
wrote:
I've owned 3 X-170s. Best axe I've found for my gig (Jazz/R&B/Pop). Hollowbody but thinner than a 175. Comfortable while performing. Nice traditional jazz tone on the neck PU. The bridge and 'tween position
are very useable for R&B/Pop.
Now the cons. The biggest issue with the X-170 is that the neck
moves on many of them over time (a short time). The bridge at the
lowest setting is not low enough because the neck has moved at the
joint. Can't adjust it out with relief.. Short therm fix is to trim/
sand the bridge feet to lower the bridge. Long term fix is to sell the guitar.
2 of the 3 X-170s I've owned had this issue and I've heard of the same
issue with other owners.
Chip L
Blue Chip
www.bluechipjazz.com

Saw one selling for 500 Euros.
I currently have a D'Angelico's Exel : is the Guild a better guitar or should I stick to the D'A.
Any thoughts????

Mine is natural maple high-gloss with some custom features added by both Sam Ash in New Haven, CT and myself. These include Bigsby sway bar, rolling bridge and tortoise shell pick guard with Guild logo and star. It was made in late 1998-99 and one of
the last manufactured in Westerly, RI. It's very versatile across many styles of play with a range of tones played through my Rowland Jazz Chorus amp. It suits me very well. I tend to lean toward a jazz sensibility.

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