Guild Starfire I DC Cherry

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Guild Starfire I DC Cherry

Guild

Starfire I DC Cherry

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483724
Brand: Guild
Model: Starfire I DC Cherry
Price: $526.90

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This Starfire I DC is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired semi-hollow tone without the premium price tag. The mahogany centre block provides a surprisingly focused sound, and those HB-2 pickups deliver a really sweet, bluesy growl. It’s a solid choice for blues, jazz, and classic rock players wanting that warm, woody resonance.

Product Description

  • Guild Starfire I DC Cherry
  • Electric Guitar
  • Thinline hollow body design with mahogany centre block
  • Laminated mahogany body
  • Laminated mahogany archtop
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 20 Frets
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 2 Guild HB-2 humbucker pickups
  • 2 Volume- and 2 tone controls
  • Push-pull function for coil split on each pickup
  • 3-Way switch
  • Guild Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece
  • Premium Guild Vintage 18 open back machine heads
  • Colour: Cherry
PROS
  • • Mahogany centre block tames feedback, enhances sustain.
  • • HB-2 humbuckers deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
  • • Adjusto-Matic bridge provides stable intonation and easy setup.
  • • Laminated construction offers excellent resonance and projection.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body can feel a bit dense for extended playing.
  • • Coil-splitting isn't as versatile as more modern pickup options.
  • • Cherry finish, while attractive, shows fingerprints easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Laminated Mahogany, Mahogany Centre Block
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Guild HB-2 Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets 20
Bridge Guild Adjusto-Matic
Weight 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It reduces unwanted feedback and adds focus, preventing the hollow body from becoming too boomy, while still retaining a good amount of resonance.
They lean towards a vintage feel – not overly hot, but with a nice, warm character and a good amount of output for classic rock and blues.
It's a comfortable, medium-thin C shape, slightly more rounded than a very flat modern profile, offering a familiar feel for players used to vintage instruments.

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