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Guild Starfire I DC Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry Red Demo

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Push-pull Humbucking Pickups - Cherry Red
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There is a chip along the treble edge of the 1st fret. There may also be fine blemishes on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These blemishes do not show well in photos, if at all. The following accessories are included: allen wrenches, owner's manual and warranty.

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Double-cut Semi-Hollow with Tune-o-matic Bridge

The double-cut Starfire I DC is based on a classic Guild design. Its arched center-block construction supplies the airy, resonant quality of some timeless Guild semi-hollow electrics, while at the same time helping to neutralize squealing and squelching in a loud performance setting. This turns out to be quite an asset onstage, especially for rock music. Standard-sized HB-2 alnico humbuckers — which build off of Guild's iconic HB-1s — supply a warmth and bite that compares favorably to some classic PAFs. Not only that, but push-pull pots unlock a distinct single-coil cluck that suits blues, surf, country, and rock music superbly. This Guild Starfire I DC features a Guild Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Considering its price and pedigree, the Guild Starfire I DC is one of the most appetizing electrics to come out this season. Get your hands on one today — order now through Sweetwater.

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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 Tune-o-matic bridge

A fixed Tune-o-matic bridge with matching stopbar tailpiece helps to maximize tone and tuning stability in this non-vibrato Starfire I DC. If you're the type of player who bounces back between different tunings, who's looking for minimal stage weight, or who just needs the added real estate toward the bridge for palm muting and creative picking, this Guild Starfire I DC is for you.

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.

Guild Starfire I DC Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar 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 Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar maximizes tone and tuning stability
  • Standard-sized humbuckers can easily be swapped out for player customization

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Starfire I DC
  • Body Material Arched Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Cherry Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Vintage Soft U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Composite
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Guild Tune-O-Matic with Nickel Stopbar
  • Tuners Guild Vintage Open-gear
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Guild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Guild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .011-.049
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-742-0030

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Guild at its best

I just purchased the Starfire 1 cherry last week
and it is worth at least 4x
their selling price. Fit , finish and playability are top notch. Love the push pull volume knobs, i can get many different sounds from it. if you were to have only one guitar this is the one..
by Sweetwater Customer on

Guild Starfire I - Cherry Red

Wow, what a great affordable semi-hollow guitar! I had read other reviews on this guitar and requested to be notified when it was in stock. My fantastic sales engineer, Paul LaFemina immediately emailed me that the guitar was expected to arrive in March. He allowed me to actually place an order with no obligation just to assure I got one when when the shipment arrived. Then when the guitars arrived Paul claimed one for me and confirmed via email that I still wanted one. Of course I did and Paul had it shipped that same day. Couldn't be happier with the guitar, Sweetwater and Paul LaFemina. After three months I probably pick up this guitar more than any I have.
by Rick from Spartanburg, SC on

Starfire 1DC Walnut

sounds good. feels good. looks good. Beautiful fretwork. Great fit and finish. Wide sonic footprint with the coil taps. A great value and very versatile. I needed something more appropriate for the wine n' cheese gigs and this fills the bill. Try one and see if it suits you. I hemmed n' hawed, then bit the bullet and bought it...no regrets.
by Drew from Sugarloaf, CA on
Music background: Gigging amature

Great Guitar

After decades of being off the stage and playing with old gear for friends and family, I bought a new guitar to start playing in a band again. Bought a Guild Starfire I DC and love it. Feels good, sounds great. Excellent guitar!

James
by James Thomas from HOUSTON, TX on

Look no further

Hi, I'm Buddy Malone I don't normally put my name out there unless it's something really good and worth talking about I have bought and sold many guitars that I could afford in my lifetime looking for that unique blues sound like the blues greats with no success "Until now" I have searched the web and visited many music stores trying to find that right guitar I'm here to save those out there looking for that right guitar with out breaking the bank Look no further than the Guild Starfire 1 Semihollow this guitar is set up to accompany any sound you want The fretboard let's your fingers glide across it The action and sound with this instrument is unique in its self I'm 70 years old and one could only imagine how many guitars a person of my age has gone through to find that perfect guitar for those of you out there that are going through what I've gone through in my lifetime looking for that perfect guitar I strongly recommend the Guild Starfire 1 semihollow "It's awesome"
by Buddy Malone from Mississippi on
Music background: Singer song writer

When customers come to Sweetwater looking for great, affordable acoustic guitars, we're always quick to tell them about Guild. At the same time, Guild has brought us some real beauties over the years, ranging from top-end acoustic guitars to timeless jazz boxes, and we're happy to say our most seasoned players agree that these instruments are second to none. As one of the prime Guild dealers, we know that when we sell one of these instruments, whoever gets it is going to love it and play it a lot, especially after we put it through our 55-point Evaluation to ensure it leaves our climate-controlled warehouse in perfect condition. Whether you're looking for your first acoustic guitar or your next archtop, ask your Sales Engineer about Guild.

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