Guild Starfire I DC EG w/Vibrato
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Guild
Starfire I DC EG w/Vibrato
Product Info
Article Number:
499736
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Starfire I DC EG w/Vibrato
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starfire I DC EG is a seriously cool instrument—a great blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The semi-hollow construction gives you that airy resonance, while the mahogany block keeps things tight. It’s ideal for players wanting a versatile, semi-hollow tone for blues, jazz, rock, or anything in between, without the premium price tag of some higher-end models.
Product Description
- Guild Starfire I DC EG w/Vibrato
- Thinline Hollow Body Archtop Double Cutaway Guitar
- Arched maple laminated body
- Mahogany Centre Block
- Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Nut width 42.80mm (1 11/16")
- 22 Frets
- Scale length 628mm / 24 3/4")
- Pickups: 2 x Guild HB-2 humbuckers
- Controls 2 x Volume and 2 x tone
- Push-pull coil splitting for each pickup
- 3-Way switch
- Guild Adjustomatic bridge
- Guild Vibrato
- Premium Guild Vintage 18 open back machine heads
- Finish: Emerald Green
PROS
- • Arched maple laminate body delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany centre block tames feedback and adds sustain, a clever design choice.
- • Guild HB-2 humbuckers offer a versatile range, from bluesy grit to rock crunch.
- • Coil splitting provides single-coil clarity and expands tonal possibilities significantly.
CONS
- • The vibrato tailpiece can feel a little delicate; requires careful setup and maintenance.
- • The thinner body, while comfortable, might lack the absolute projection of a full-hollow.
- • Rosewood fretboard can be prone to drying out; regular oiling is recommended.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Arched maple laminate with mahogany centre block
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Guild HB-2 humbuckers
Scale Length
628mm / 24.75 in
Frets
22
Bridge
Guild Adjustomatic with Guild Vibrato
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a functional vibrato, but not as robust as some older designs; gentle use and regular adjustments are key to avoiding tuning instability.
They’re designed to be closer to vintage PAF-style humbuckers – plenty of output, but with a more balanced tone and clarity.
Yes, the shorter scale results in a slightly warmer, rounder tone and a bit more string tension, which some players find easier on the fingers.
