Guild Starfire I SC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Antique Burst Reviews
The single-cut Starfire I SC 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 SC features a Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Considering its price and pedigree, the Guild Starfire I SC 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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Highest Rated Reviews
WOW !! Really nice for this price !
I just received this guitar today and like some other people reviewing this guitar I am blown away at the quality of this guitar. It really is that good. And I am picky. my volume & tone controls work as they should and the pickups sound great so far, but I might change them, but that's just me , you don't have too. Fit & Finish is top shelf ! Way worth it for the money. Get one if your on the fence...
A very nice guitar for the price, good overall value
I purchased this Guild about a year or so ago. I highly recommend this guitar, nice sounding, good overall workmanship and quality. Very versatile and nice sounding pickups, light weight but to the hollow body design. Very appealing guitar, this one sits in my living on a stand due to its attractiveness. I am please with it overall.
Sweet
For the price, this is amazing. I am going to put flat wounds on it and use it for jazz. The neck pickup is weak, but that's irrelevant. Feels great to play. Inspiring neck feel and great tone. Just buy it
My dream guitar
I've dreamt about this first for years and this Christmas my wife surprised me with one! It keeps tune and the sound is as good as every Guild promises. I've got 8 guitars a mandolin and a banjo but this is definitely my new lover!
Good buy
For less than a grand this guitar is a good buy. It played well from the factory but after a little tweaking it plays fabulously. This is my second guild guitar purchased. The other an acoustic that matches the burst of the starfire. Fit and finish on the starfire are excellent. I would not hesitate to purchase another guild. Sounds fantastic plugged in and will sound awesome playing at my church and live gigs. Buy a guild you won't regret it.
Great guitar!
Guitar arrived on time and in perfect condition. Beautifully crafted. No sharp fret ends, set up well. The coil split is a great feature. Definitely adds to the tonal landscape of the guitar. Love the feel. The neck is finished but allows smooth travel throughout it's length. Really a wonderful instrument. Thanks again to Sweetwater and my Rep Mike Arango.
Amazing. My favorite
This is an unbelievable guitar. Especially at this price. Incredibly comfortable to hold, just the right thickness. The pickups, neck and tuner are amazing for the price. I have several guitars but this is my new favorite. It blew me away.
I am impressed
I must say, I am impressed with this guitar.
I have owned, and currently own, many similar guitars (Ibanez, Squier, etc), and this Guild blows them all away.
It plays and sounds like a guitar that should be twice the price. The coil split option is actually what sold me on this guitar, but to be honest I never use it because the hum buckers sound so good.
The one negative I have about this guitar are the tone pots. I may swap them out for audio taper eventually because the current linear taper pots are completely worthless. They are either on or off. Luckily the clear sounding pickups make up for this.
This model is done so well that I am currently looking to get the Starfire III model.
This sound for $...?
A friend of mine had played several different Guild Starfires (owns a guitar shop) and was telling me you would just need to play them to believe them. I don't think many guitarist with no knowledge of them if playing for the first time would assume they were playing a guitar 3 or 4 times as costly. I have had some not mentioning brands to hurt feelings but they were nice but did they play better? No. Did they sound better? No. Fit and finish? Very similar. I can't find a blemish on mine.
Now the coil split feature. Full on HH sounds very much like Gretsch on a Vox AC15C1. Rich deep sparkling chimney when clean. When split if you are expecting a Strat maybe, I'm not getting that exactly but there is a wonderful difference! It is like a second guitar with the push of a knob.
I would recommend this guitar to a friend for sure.
