Guild Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Electric Guitar

Guild Starfire Deluxe DC semi-hollow body double-cutaway guitars are reissues of some of Guild's most iconic instruments. Part of the Newark St. Collection of vintage-inspired guitars and basses, they faithfully honor their '60s-era legacy of exceptional quality and vibe while also adding contemporary touches that make them more relevant to today's players -- at prices working guitarists will appreciate.

A variety of Starfire guitar models were introduced throughout the 1960s, including both single- and double-cutaway guitars available with various pickup configurations and finishes. John Lennon, Dave Davies, Buddy Guy, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Tom Fogerty all played Starfire guitars.

Starfire Deluxe DC guitars boast arched tops and backs and comfortable Vintage Soft U Shape mahogany set necks with rosewood fingerboards. Deluxe appointments include ivory body, F-hole, and fingerboard binding; Guild Peak logo and Chesterfield headstock inlays; and block fingerboard inlays. Grover G2TM open-gear tuners and Guild Tune-o-matic bridges ensure accurate and stable tuning, along with either a Guild Vibrato or Guild stop tailpiece.

Guild HB-2+ humbucking pickups with Alnico V magnets deliver a wide range of tones from old-school warmth and depth to cutting-edge crunch and clarity. And in addition to dual Volume and Tone controls a Master Volume control lets you adjust the overall volume without affecting the settings for the individual pickups.

Whether you are a working musician read more seeking a reliable and versatile instrument or a style-conscious player that appreciates vintage vibes or both, Starfire Deluxe DC guitars provide exceptional performance and value.

Features:

- Double-cutaway semi-hollow bodies
- Arched tops and backs
- Gorgeous gloss polyurethane finishes
- Vintage Soft U mahogany set necks
- Bound rosewood fingerboards with block inlays
- Guild Peak logo and Chesterfield headstock inlays
- HB-2+ humbucking pickups with Alnico V magnets
- (2) Volume, (2) Tone, Master Volume controls
- Guild Tune-o-matic bridge, Guild Vibrato tailpiece
- Grover G2 open-gear tuners
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Top Wood:
Arched Mahogany
Soundhole:
Bound F Holes
Body Shape:
Starfire DC
Body Type:
Semi-Hollow Body
Side Wood:
Mahogany
Center Block (Semi-Hollow Body):
Poplar
Back Wood:
Arched Mahogany
Body Binding:
Ivory
Neck Wood:
Mahogany
Neck Joint:
Set Neck
Scale Length:
24 3/4" (629mm)
Frets To Body:
18
Truss Rod:
Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench:
4mm Allen Key
Neck Shape:
Vintage Soft U
Neck Thickness 1st Fret:
0.83" (21mm)
Neck Thickness 9th Fret:
0.88" (22.4mm)
Headstock Shape:
Guild Vintage Large
Headstock Logo:
Guild Peak Logo w/ Chesterfield - Pearloid
Fingerboard Wood:
Rosewood
Total Number of Frets:
22
Fingerboard Inlay:
Blocks: Pearloid
Fingerboard Inlay Locations:
1F,3F,5F,7F,9F,12F,15F,17F
Fingerboard Binding:
Ivory
Fingerboard Radius:
12" (305mm)
Fret Type:
Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Side Dots:
1.5mm Dots - Black
Fingerboard Side Dot Locations:
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19, 21
Finish Top:
Gloss Cherry
Finish Body:
Gloss Cherry
Finish Neck:
Gloss Cherry
Finish Type:
Polyurethane
Nut Material:
Bone
Nut Width:
1 11/16" (43mm)
Nut String Spacing:
36mm
Hardware Color:
Nickel
Nut Width:
1 11/16" (43mm)
Nut String Spacing:
36mm
Hardware Color:
Nickel
Bridge String Spacing:
2" (52mm)
Bridge:
Guild Tune-O-Matic with Rosewood Base
Tailpiece:
Guild Vibrato Tailpiece
Tuning Machines:
Grover G2 Open Gear Tuners
Strap Buttons:
Vintage Pawn
Pickguard:
Black with Gold Guild Logo and Star
Truss Rod Cover:
Arrowhead 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Master Volume Knob:
Guild Master Volume
Volume Knobs:
Guild Volume Top Hat
Tone Knobs:
Guild Tone Top Hat
Neck Pickup:
Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Nickel
Middle Pickup:
None
Bridge Pickup:
Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Nickel
Pickup Switch:
3-Way Toggle
Volume Potentiometer:
500K
Tone Potentiometer:
500K
Strings:
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound, Medium (.010 - .046)
Included Accessories:
Canvas Bag, Owner Manual, Picks
Included Case/Gig Bag:
None

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Cherry

  • Shipping Weight: 12.25 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 19 x 7 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-742-0740

Emerald Green

  • Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 19 x 7 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-742-0730

Honey Burst

  • Shipping Weight: 12.75 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 19 x 7 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-742-0720

Vintage Sterling

  • Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 19 x 7 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-742-0710

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Phone: 480-596-7195

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