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S-300 Deluxe

Guild's late-1970s offset double-cut, brought back in mid-2026 with modern hardware and a two-way phase switch.

Watch

Guild's own introduction covers the S-300 Deluxe, and zZounds' clip focuses on the model as a returning rock guitar.

Why it matters

The S-300 was a Guild offset of the late 1970s, and the Deluxe version revives it with modern hardware and a two-way phase switch for out-of-phase tones. It has a mahogany body and mahogany neck with Guild HB-2+ humbuckers, and is offered in Neptune Blue Metallic and Vintage Sterling Metallic. It is listed at $799.99 as of September 2026.

Note

Guild revived its late-'70s offset cult classic in mid-2026, adding modern hardware and a two-way phase switch. At $799.99 it is one of the most distinctive budget offsets of the year.

Specifications

• mahogany body
• mahogany neck
• Guild HB-2+ humbuckers
• 2-way phase switch
• offset double-cut body
• Neptune Blue Metallic and Vintage Sterling Metallic finishes

Before you buy

• $799.99 as of September 2026
• two finishes only
• the phase switch changes the midrange noticeably, so try the out-of-phase setting with your own amp before deciding

Sources

• sweetwater.com
• newguitardaily.com