Semi-hollow construction

A center-block, semi-hollow construction — hollow on both sides with a solid core running through the center — gives the Starfire I DC electric guitar that classic Guild tone and response without sacrificing live playability. Together with its quality tonewoods, comfortable neck, rock-solid hardtail bridge, and daring modern electronics, the Starfire I DC has all the makings of a professional instrument at a very reasonable price.

Guild vibrato tailpiece

The Guild-branded vibrato tailpiece installed on the Starfire I DC supplies "big" (if you know what we mean) expression and control. From caterwauling rockabilly leads to cascading waves of texture and color, you'll find all the nuance you need in the Starfire I DC's expressive vibrato system.

Split HB-2 humbuckers

With its HB-2 alnico humbuckers, your Guild Starfire I DC serves up a wide range of multi-generational tone. These pickups unleash fullness and sustain by the truckload, with enough PAF-like warmth to satisfy even the most discriminating tone connoisseur and push-pull coil-splitting for that classic single-coil spank. Plug into a mid-gain amp, and you’ll experience a dynamically rich harmonic breakup. Or park the Starfire I DC in front of a high-gain amp, and you’ll enjoy otherworldly sustain that’s tailor-made for blues and rock leads. Guild's HB-2 humbuckers do a great job of contemporizing the classic HB-1s used by Guild for the past 60 years. And with the addition of their coil-split circuitry, the Starfire I DC packs with sensitivity and dynamics to please virtually any player.

Features

• A professional instrument at a weekender's price
• Semi-hollow, double-cutaway body construction
• HB-2 humbuckers build on Guild's timeless HB-1s
• Push-pull coil-splitting unlocks single-coil quack and spank
• Guild vibrato tailpiece supplies "big" expression and control
• Standard-sized humbuckers can easily be swapped out for player customization

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

Body

• Body TypeSemi-hollowbody
• Body ShapeStarfire I Doublecut
• Body MaterialMaple
• Top MaterialArched Maple
• Body FinishGloss
• ColorEmerald Green

Neck

• Neck MaterialMahogany
• Neck ShapeModern Thin U
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12.5"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
• Fingerboard InlayPearloid Dots
• Number of Frets22, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.692"
• Nut MaterialComposite

Hardware

• Bridge/TailpieceGuild Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Vibrato Tailpiece
• TunersGuild Vintage

Electronics

• Neck PickupGuild Nickel Humbucker
• Bridge PickupGuild Nickel Humbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• StringsD'Addario, .011-.049
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:99-742-0020