The Guild A-150 Savoy hollowbody electric guitar embodies the simplicity of classic "jazz box" guitars. Created from laminated flame maple back and sides with a solid, arched spruce top, the A-150 Savoy has the look and feel of a vintage instrument. And the tone is as warm and inviting as you'd expect, courtesy of a specially-voiced DeArmond 1000 floating pickup. White binding on the body and fretboard enhances the old-school look. For rich, vibrant, jazzy tones, it's hard to beat the value in the Guild A-150 Savoy hollowbody electric guitar.
Based on a '50s classic
The A-150 Savoy is reminiscent of the late-'50s Guild orchestra model, a classic hollowbody electric guitar. Boasting a body made of laminated flame maple and solid spruce, and combined with a special DeArmond pickup, the A-150 Savoy is everything you'd expect from a vintage jazz box.
Rich tone from a custom-voiced DeArmond floating pickup
Popular from the '30s through the '60s, DeArmond pickups were a very popular choice for amplifying acoustic hollowbody guitars. The A-150 Savoy sports a custom-voiced DeArmond 1000 floating pickup in the neck position, and it's got the warm, smoky glow you've heard on countless jazz recordings.
3-piece neck for long-lasting playability
Multi-piece necks are stronger and more rigid than single-piece necks, resisting twisting and warping over the years. Treat it well, and you'll get a lifetime of exceptional playability from the Guild A-150 Savoy hollowbody.
Features
- Vintage-voiced hollowbody electric guitar with custom-voiced pickup
- DeArmond 1000 floating pickup gives you warm, smoky jazz tones
- Exceptional tone and looks from laminated flame maple back/sides and solid arched spruce top
- 3-piece mahogany/maple/mahogany neck for long-term playability
- Grover Sta-Tite tuners give you excellent tuning stability
- Hard case included
Specifications
| Body Type |
Hollowbody |
| Body Shape |
Guild A-150 |
| Body Top |
Arched Solid Spruce |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) |
N / A |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding |
Unbound F Holes |
| Body Sides |
Flamed Maple |
| Body Back |
Arched Flamed Maple |
| Purfling |
Black / Ivory |
| Body Binding |
Ivory ABS |
| Neck Material |
Mahogany with a Maple Center Strip |
| Scale Length |
24 3/4" (629mm) |
| Neck Shape |
Vintage Soft "U" |
| Nut Width |
1 11/16" (43mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret |
20mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret |
24mm |
| Truss Rod |
Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench |
7mm Socket Wrench |
| Fingerboard Material |
Indian Rosewood or Ebony (Dependent on production date)* |
| Fingerboard Radius |
9 1/2" (240mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays |
Blocks - Pearloid |
| Frets Total |
20 |
| Fret Type |
Narrow Jumbo |
| Fingerboard Binding |
Ivory ABS |
| Finish - Top |
Gloss Polyurethane |
| Finish - Back and Sides |
Gloss Polyurethane |
| Finish - Neck |
Gloss Polyurethane |
| Bridge String Spacing |
2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating |
Nickel Plated |
| Bridge |
Compensated Rosewood or Ebony with Matching Base (Dependent on production date)* |
| Tailpiece |
Guild Harp Tailpiece - Long/Full Body - Aluminum |
| Nut Material |
Bone |
| Tuning Machines |
Grover® Sta-Tite™ Open-Gear 18:1 |
| Strap Buttons |
Vintage Style |
| Pickguard |
Black with Guild Logo |
| Bridge Pickup |
N / A |
| Neck Pickup |
DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief - Floating Archtop Pickup |
| Pickup Switch |
N / A |
| Controls |
Pickguard Mounted Volume |
| Strings |
D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound, Light (.012 - .052) |
| Included Case |
TKL Deluxe Hardshell |
| Upper Bout Width |
12 1/2" (318mm) |
| Lower Bout Width |
17" (432mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout |
3" (76mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout |
3 1/8" (79mm) |
| Body Length |
21" (533mm) |
| Overall Length |
42" (1067mm) |