Guild Surfliner Catalina Blue
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Guild
Surfliner Catalina Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
544502
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Surfliner Catalina Blue
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Surfliner is a seriously fun, affordable guitar. The offset body is comfortable, and the HSS pickup setup delivers a surprisingly thick, vintage-inspired tone perfect for surf rock, garage rock, and anything needing a bit of grit. It’s a great option for players looking for a distinctive look and a solid feel without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Guild Surfliner Catalina Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Offset Body Shape
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42.80 mm
- Pickups in HSS configuration: 1x Guild LB-1 Mini Humbucker (bridge) and 2x Dearmond Aerosonic Single Coils (middle and neck)
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- Electronic on/off rocker switch for each pickup
- Tune-o-matic bridge with string guide through the body
- Colour: Catalina Blue Transparent high gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • LB-1 Mini Humbucker delivers a focused, articulate bridge position growl.
- • Maple neck provides a snappy feel and contributes to clear, defined note separation.
- • Tune-o-matic bridge with string-through body enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Maple fretboard can feel a bit slick for some players; might benefit from a seasoned fret job.
- • HSS configuration limits versatility; leans heavily towards rock and surf tones.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the warmth and complexity of a set neck.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Guild LB-1 Mini Humbucker (bridge), Dearmond Aerosonic Single Coils (middle/neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22, Medium-Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-o-matic with string guide through body
Weight
7.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s lower output, offering a more refined, less muddy tone – more like a vintage P-90 in character than a high-gain humbucker.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, moderately thin, so it should be comfortable for most hand sizes, though players preferring a very thick neck might find it a bit slim.
The string-through body generally increases sustain and adds a bit more clarity and resonance to the low end, subtly enhancing the guitar's overall tonal response.
