Blending '60s Starfire style with 1950s DeArmond tone, Guild's Starfire I DC is a multi-generational tribute to Guild's vintage heyday. This guitar's feedback-resistant semi-hollow maple body and expressive Guild vibrato tailpiece come straight out of the typical double-cut Starfire playbook, paired with a sleek 9.5-inch-radius ebony fingerboard for all the benefits of modern playability. And while the round lows, sparkling trebles, and hi-fi voice of DeArmond Dynasonic pickups are standard on many a Guild, they're a rare sight to see on a 1960s-style double-cut like this Starfire I DC! Guild finishes this guitar's utterly refined vibe off with a glittering set of gold hardware, from the Grover Sta-Tite open-gear tuners to a Tune-o-matic bridge to even the pickup switch. Capture the thumping single-coil sound and sultry sonics of Guild's two most iconic vintage eras with the Guild Starfire 1 DC.
Dual DynaSonic pickups deliver timeless single-coil sound
Boasting the twang of a classic single-coil and the bite of a P-90, our vintage-single-coil fanatics have long championed DeArmond DynaSonic pickups for their sweet, glossy highs, and 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 per-pickup volume/tone controls give you the flexibility to dial in your sound, even in a fast-paced stage environment.
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, Guild vibrato bridge, and daring modern electronics, the Starfire I DC has all the makings of a truly pro-level instrument.
Guild vibrato tailpiece
The Guild-branded vibrato tailpiece installed on the Starfire I DC supplies ample expression and exacting 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.
Features
- Vintage-inspired double-cut Starfire body, boasting a body built out of bright and articulate maple
- Vintage soft “U” mahogany neck is sure to please fans of old-school neck profiles
- Premium ebony fingerboard provides decidedly modern playability, sporting 22 narrow-jumbo frets in a 9.5-inch radius
- Dual DeArmond Dynasonic single-coil pickups produce a massive-sounding single-coil sound, reminiscent of a particularly hi-fi-sounding P-90
- Elegant aesthetic appointments, including gold hardware and mother-of-pearl/abalone V-block inlays
- Guild vibrato tailpiece unlocks expressive bends and vintage-style warble
- Top-of-the-line hardware, including a Tune-o-matic tailpiece with pinned ebony base and Grover Sta-Tite open-gear tuners
Specifications
- Number of Strings6
- Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
- BODY
- Body TypeSemi-hollowbody
- Body ShapeStarfire VI
- Body MaterialMaple
- Top MaterialMaple
- Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
- ColorKingswood Green
- NECK
- Neck MaterialMahogany/Maple
- Neck ShapeVintage Soft U
- Neck JointSet Neck
- Radius9.5"
- Fingerboard MaterialEbony
- Fingerboard InlayMother of Pearl V-blocks
- Number of Frets22, Narrow Jumbo
- Scale Length24.75"
- Nut Width1.6875"
- Nut MaterialBone
- HARDWARE
- Bridge/TailpieceGuild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Base, Guild Vibrato Tailpiece
- TunersGuild Sta-Tite Open Gear Tuners, 18:1
- ELECTRONICS
- Neck PickupDeArmond Dynasonic
- Bridge PickupDeArmond Dynasonic
- Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
- MISCELLANEOUS
- StringsD'Addario EXL115, .011-.049
- Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
- Manufacturer Part Number:99-742-0240
