A Throwback to the Starfire III’s Early ’60s Start
Guild’s Starfire III Dynasonic harkens back to the model’s early 1960s inception, long before the model ever featured Guild’s iconic chromed-out humbuckers. Instead, this guitar’s bright and snappy maple hollowbody boasts a set of classic single-coil Dynasonic pickups. What do they sound like? Think the P-90’s more polite cousin — Dynasonics produce a clear, hi-fi-like charm that excels in rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, and bluesy applications. Naturally, these vintage-style pickups are paired with a vintage-style Guild Vibrato tailpiece, complete with a floating Tune-o-matic-style bridge for spot-on intonation. It’s all rounded out with a robust Vintage Soft “U” mahogany neck, a sleek ebony fingerboard, narrow-jumbo frets, and a bend-friendly 9.5-inch radius. Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention this guitar’s moody Dark Emerald finish — a tribute to one of Guild’s classic 1960s finishes that you can only get at Sweetwater!
A maple-bodied masterpiece
For the guitarist who values resonance and tonal depth above all else, it’s tough to beat a fully hollowbody instrument such as Guild’s Starfire III Dynasonic. This guitar’s hollowbody imparts your every note with an almost acoustic-like response even when the guitar is unplugged, making it a perfect practice partner or couch strummer when you’re not laying down electrified licks! Moreover, the Guild Starfire III Dynasonic sports a pure maple body construction that delivers a delightfully snapper, articulate, and clarity-packed punch.
Dual DynaSonic pickups deliver timeless single-coil sound
Boasting the twang of a classic single-coil and the bite of a P-90, the Guild Starfire III Dynasonic’s titular DynaSonic pickups exhibit a wonderful full-range tone with sweet, glossy highs with tight, well-rounded lows. Run these pups into a clean amp, and you’ll enjoy a muscular blend of snap, punch, and bite. Park them in front of an overdriven amp, and you’ll experience a euphoric crunch that can’t be achieved with any other pickup. A 3-way toggle and master tone control give you the flexibility to dial in your sound, even in a fast-paced stage environment.
Guild vibrato tailpiece
The Guild-branded vibrato tailpiece installed on this Starfire III Dynasonic supplies extraordinary expression and control. From caterwauling rockabilly leads to cascading waves of texture and color, you'll find all the nuance you need in this expressive vibrato system.
Guild Starfire III Dynasonic Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
- A throwback to the Guild Starfire III’s early 1960s inception
- Sweetwater Exclusive Dark Emerald finish
- Maple hollowbody design offers unparalleled depth and an acoustic-like resonance
- Mahogany neck in a comfortable Vintage Soft “U” profile
- 9.5-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, studded with 20 narrow-jumbo frets
- Dual Dynasonic pickups produce a clear, bass-heavy thump that captures a more hi-fi take on classic P-90-style bite
- TOM-style bridge and Guild Vibrato Tailpiece grant you expressive vibrato with exceptional tuning stability
- Grover Sta-Tite 97 tuners for rock-solid stability
