Guild Starfire I DC California Burst

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Guild Starfire I DC California Burst

Guild

Starfire I DC California Burst

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 565200
Brand: Guild
Model: Starfire I DC California Burst
Price: $768.90

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This Starfire I DC is a seriously cool instrument – a well-built, thinline semi-hollow that delivers a fantastic vintage vibe. The coil-splitting is a real bonus, opening up a ton of tonal options. It's a great choice for players wanting that classic Guild feel without the premium price tag, particularly those into blues, rock, and jazz.

Product Description

  • Guild Starfire I DC California Burst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Type: Thinline hollowbody archtop with centre block and double cutaway
  • Body thickness: 44 mm
  • back and sides: Mahogany
  • Centerblock: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Guild HB-2 Alnico II Humbucker
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls with push-pull coil splitting for each pickup
  • 3-Way switch
  • Guild Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Vibrato Tailpiece
  • Guild Vintage 18 machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: California Burst High Gloss
PROS
  • • Mahogany construction delivers a warm, resonant, and woody tone.
  • • HB-2 humbuckers offer a surprisingly versatile range from clean to driven.
  • • The push-pull coil splitting unlocks a wide array of tonal possibilities.
  • • Vintage 18 machine heads provide smooth, stable tuning.
CONS
  • • The center block doesn't entirely eliminate feedback at high volumes.
  • • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
  • • The California Burst finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany (top, back, and sides)
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Guild HB-2 Alnico II Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.7 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Guild Tune-O-Matic
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard for Guilds of this era – not too thick, not too thin, offering a good balance for various playing styles.
This is the newer style tailpiece, generally more reliable than the older designs, but still treat it gently and avoid excessive whammy bar abuse.
The center block helps, but you'll need to be mindful of your amp volume and stage environment – a noise gate might be beneficial for truly high-gain scenarios.

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