The iconic Guild Starfire I DC has set the standard for semi-hollow guitar design since it's original release in the early 60's. Guitarists, it is sure to enchant with its classic feel and vintage tones. Every inch of this double-cut masterpiece has been designed by expert craftsmen to deliver a perfect marriage of modern build with timeless sound.
Featuring an elegantly arched Mahogany top, back, and sides with a Mahogany center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain, the Starfire I tonewoods are versatile across music genres, from jangly cleans to fat overdriven tones. Playing feels smooth and easy with the comfortable 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U” neck profile while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fingerboard. Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure stable tuning while using the Guild Vibrato Tailpiece for bends and added musical versatility.
The Starfire I is powered by Guild HB-2 Alnico humbuckers in the neck and bridge, equipped with push-pull coil splitting to allow for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. New for 2023, the California Burst finish compliments the mahogany body with subtle bursting up the neck and headstock in classic Guild 60’s fashion.
Guild Starfire I DC Semi-Hollowbody Guitar Features
- Tribute to classic ‘60a model in a modern build with classic feel & true vintage tones
- Double cutaway Semi-Hollow Body Shape
- Mahogany body with Mahogany center block to reduce feedback & a clear sustain
- Jangly cleans to fat overdriven tones
- Thing “U”-Shaped neck profile
- Guild Vibrato Tailpiece
- 2 Guild HB-2 Humbuckers with a push/pull pot for coil splitting