

A wonderful option for those searching for that crisp, dynamic semi-hollow sound, combining a vintage aesthetic with a modern ergonomic, the Guild Starfire series offers a wonderfully diverse and dynamic instrument.
Guild's own HB2 Humbucking pickups run equipped with coil tapping functionality for both neck and bridge pickups individually, which allows the player to rapidly access single coil like clarity and chime.
Why not pop down and give it a whirl!
What they say;
The Starfire I family takes the iconic Starfire Double Cut and Single Cut body shapes into the modern era with new models and colours. All models feature the appointments any gigging or recording musicians requires, including a tried and true Tune-o-Matic bridge, premium Guild Vintage 18 open back tuners with 18:1 ratio, an easily accessible 12” radius Rosewood fretboard and thin U neck profile, a traditional three way toggle switch with dedicated volume and tone controls, and push-pull coil splitting for each pickup. An injection of rich, vintage tone is provided by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers featured on all Starfire I models, giving these semi-hollow bodies a professional tone from the start. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I GVT comes equipped with a Tune-o-Matic bridge and Guild’s Vibrato Tailpiece for additional tonal versatility. Guild’s engineering team worked tirelessly to bring the classic aesthetic and road-ready quality that has been synonymous with Guild to the new competitively priced Starfire I platform. Get ready to get rowdy!
Guild’s most iconic electric guitar is now available to a whole new range of players. Expanding on the double cut body shape made famous by the Guild Starfire, the Starfire I DC features semi-hollow body construction utilizing a mahogany centre block for reduced feedback and clear sustain. Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body, The Cherry Starfire I DC features an elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides; while the Pelham Blue model features an elegantly arched maple top, back, and sides. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard. Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-Matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune. Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. All of these features come standard on the Starfire I platform. Available in Cherry Red. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I DC GVT comes equipped with Guild’s vibrato tailpiece featuring a roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility.
Body
Body Type |
Semi-hollow Body |
Body Shape | Starfire I Double Cutaway |
Body Top | Arched Mahogany |
Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
Body Sides | Mahogany |
Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
Body Back | Arched Mahogany |
Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Body Binding | Ivory |
Neck Material | Mahogany |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
Neck Shape | Modern Thin "U" |
Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20.5mm |
Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 22.5 mm |
Truss Rod | Dual Action |
Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius | 12.5" (320mm) |
Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Pearloid |
Fingerboard Inlay Location | 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15 |
Frets Total | 22 |
Fret Type | Narrow Tall |
Fingerboard Binding | Ivory ABS |
Color | Cherry Red (CHR) |
Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel |
Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel |
Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel |
Nut Material | Composite |
Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners |
Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Bridge |
Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Neck |
Pickup Switch | 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup |
Controls | Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, and Push/Pull Coil Split |
Strings | D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049) |
Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
Upper Bout Width | 11 3/4" (299mm) |
Lower Bout Width | 16 3/8" (416mm) |
Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
Body Length | 18 1/4" (464mm) |
Overall Length | 41 1/2" (1055mm) |
A wonderful option for those searching for that crisp, dynamic semi-hollow sound, combining a vintage aesthetic with a modern ergonomic, the Guild Starfire series offers a wonderfully diverse and dynamic instrument.
Guild's own HB2 Humbucking pickups run equipped with coil tapping functionality for both neck and bridge pickups individually, which allows the player to rapidly access single coil like clarity and chime.
Why not pop down and give it a whirl!