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Guild Surfliner Catalina Blue

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Guild Surfliner Catalina Blue

Guild

Surfliner Catalina Blue

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 544502
Brand: Guild
Model: Surfliner Catalina Blue
Category: Alternative Design Guitars
Price: $328.90

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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.

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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.

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