Guild Surfliner Deluxe BM
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Guild
Surfliner Deluxe BM
Product Info
Article Number:
560048
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Surfliner Deluxe BM
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$705.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Surfliner Deluxe BM is a seriously cool, quirky instrument. It’s got a vintage vibe with a modern feel, thanks to that roasted maple neck and solid hardware. If you're into surf rock, indie, or just something different that plays well and looks great, this is a surprisingly affordable option.
Product Description
- Guild Surfliner Deluxe BM
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: roasted premium maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Pickups: 1 Guild HB-2 humbucker (bridge) and 2 Dearmond Aerosonic single coils (middle
- neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Guild Floating Vibrato "GFV
- Colour: Black Metallic
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Dearmond Aerosonic pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and clean tone.
- • Guild's GFV vibrato feels solid and responsive, unlike some cheaper units.
- • Poplar body delivers a balanced resonance, avoiding excessive muddiness.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Scale length (648mm) might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
- • Humbucker/single-coil configuration is somewhat limiting for modern high-gain genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Roasted Premium Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 Guild HB-2 Humbucker (Bridge), 2 Dearmond Aerosonic Single Coils (Middle, Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22, Medium-Jumbo
Bridge
Guild Floating Vibrato "GFV"
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a bit more refined than some raw vintage humbuckers, offering a clearer, less congested low-end while still retaining a good amount of grit.
The GFV is generally well-regarded, but initial setup and occasional fine-tuning will be necessary to maintain perfect intonation with heavy vibrato use.
The shorter scale gives it a slinkier feel and a slightly warmer, rounder tone, making bends easier but potentially reducing note definition at higher speeds.
