Guild Surfliner Deluxe RQM

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Guild Surfliner Deluxe RQM

Guild

Surfliner Deluxe RQM

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 560047
Brand: Guild
Model: Surfliner Deluxe RQM
Price: $768.90

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This Surfliner Deluxe RQM is a seriously cool and versatile instrument. It's got a quirky vibe and a surprisingly broad tonal palette thanks to the pickup combination. Ideal for players who want a unique look and feel with a vintage-inspired character, without the premium price tag of a true vintage instrument.

Product Description

  • Guild Surfliner Deluxe RQM
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted premium maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale length: 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: Rose Quartz Metallic
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
  • • Dearmond Aerosonic single coils deliver surprisingly articulate and chimey clean tones.
  • • The Guild HB-2 humbucker provides a thick, warm overdrive suitable for rock and blues.
  • • Solid poplar body provides a balanced tone with good sustain and resonance.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.
  • • Floating vibrato system can be prone to tuning instability with aggressive use.
  • • Rosewood fretboard might feel a little dry for some players; consider oiling.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Roasted Premium Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Guild HB-2 (Bridge) & Dearmond Aerosonic (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Guild Floating Vibrato "GFV"
Weight 8.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Aerosonics are brighter and more articulate than many vintage single coils, offering a more modern clarity while retaining a warm, vintage character.
The GFV tremolo requires careful setup, and you'll likely need to make adjustments to maintain tuning stability, especially with heavy use.
Roasted maple provides increased stability against humidity changes, resulting in a consistently smooth playing experience and a slightly brighter, more focused tone compared to standard maple.

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