Guild Starfire IV Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Case

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Head back to the early '60s with this extra-thin semi-hollowbody electric. It's comfortable to play and sounds incredible, thanks to Guild Anti-Hum pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Semi-hollow body Enhances sustain, more open tone and feel
Arched laminated mahogany top Excellent projection; focused and smooth tone
Laminated mahogany back and sides Warm tone and strong resonance
Guild "Anti-Hum" dual-coil pickups Focused and clean sound with bite

A real beauty in high-gloss cherry red, Guild's Starfire IV is equipped with features of extra advantage to the rock 'n' roll guitarist who seeks a combination of flashy appearance and extraordinary tonal possibilities. Stellar features are all here, including the extra-thin semi-hollow body and brilliant Cherry Red finish. The welcome return of a rocking early-'60s favorite with a personality all its own.

- Body Material: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Shape: Starfire IV
- Body Back: Arched Laminated Mahogany
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany
- Body Top: Arched Laminated Mahogany
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Bracing: Center Block
- Purfling: Black/Ivory White
- F Holes Sound Holes: Unbound F Holes

Body:
- Body Depth: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Body Length: 20.25" (514 mm)
- Body Width Lower Bout: 16.38" (416 mm)
- Body Binding: Ivory White with Black/White Purfling
- Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Narrow Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (240 mm)
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Headstock: Newark St.
- Neck Binding: 1-Ply Ivory White
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Hex

Electronics:
- Pickup Configuration: H/H
- Bridge Pickup: Guild LB1
- Neck Pickup: Guild LB1
- Pickup Switching:
- 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls:Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Hardware:
- Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
- Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic with Rosewood Base
- Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
- String Nut: Bone
- Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo
- Truss Rod Wrench: Yes
- Strings: D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium/Blues-Jazz Rock, (.011-.049 Gauges)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted March 24, 2014 by James Kingsley in Guilderland, NY

"Guild Starfire IV"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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I was happy with the packaging and the speed with which this guitar was delivered. Unfortunately there were a number of issues: The bridge was not in the correct position and still had the protective packaging under the bridge. I tried to change out the strings but discovered that the chrome on the tailpiece was over applied and once a string was removed you could not get a new string in the hole. I had to take the guitar to a luthier which increased my cost by $200.00 to have a properly set up guitar. Disappointing!

Musical Background:

I have been playing guitar for 50 years. I also play a little bass and some keyboard

Musical Style:

Classic Rock
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