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Guild Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar (Cherry Red)

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Guild's Starfire I DC semi-hollow electric guitar revives the iconic double–cut silhouette for modern players. Built by a manufacturer with deep heritage in semi–hollow design, this Cherry Red model combines vintage aesthetics with road–ready engineering. The standout feature is Guild's own HB–2 Alnico II humbuckers, which deliver the warm, compressed midrange and harmonic richness associated with classic semi–hollow tone without requiring expensive aftermarket upgrades.

Construction centres on a thin U neck profile paired with a 12" radius Rosewood fretboard, designed for players who value comfortable hand positioning and minimal finger fatigue across extended sessions. Hardware consists of premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio for stable tuning, a Tune–o–matic bridge for precise intonation, and a three–way toggle switch with dedicated volume and tone controls. Each pickup includes push–pull coil–splitting, expanding tonal palette from bright single–coil articulation to full humbucker warmth without requiring additional switching hardware.

The Starfire I platform addresses the real cost barrier semi–hollow models typically present. Players seeking additional tonal range can explore the Starfire I GVT variant, which substitutes a vibrato tailpiece for the standard bridge, enabling pitch modulation effects. Whether used for studio recording, live gigging, or developing tone in controlled environments, this guitar functions as both a learning instrument and professional–grade performer without requiring supplementary electronics or modifications.

Features
  • Guild HB–2 Alnico II humbuckers with push–pull coil–splitting on each pickup
  • Tune–o–matic bridge with premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners, 18:1 ratio
  • 12" radius Rosewood fretboard with thin U neck profile
  • Three–way toggle switch with dedicated volume and tone controls
  • Semi–hollow body construction in Cherry Red finish
  • Traditional Guild double–cut body shape, modern specifications
  • Road–ready hardware and professional–grade electronics from factory
  • Competitively priced entry point to Guild semi–hollow platform
For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.

Body

  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody
  • Body Shape: Starfire I Double Cutaway
  • Body Top: Arched Mahogany
  • Body Wood (Solid Bodies): N / A
  • Top Bracing Pattern: N / A
  • Soundhole / F Holes Binding: Unbound F Holes
  • Top Purfling Inlay: 2-Ply Black and Ivory
  • Top Binding: Ivory ABS
  • Body Sides: Mahogany
  • Side Purfling Inlay: N / A
  • Body Back: Arched Mahogany
  • Back Purfling Inlay: 2-Ply Black and Ivory
  • Purfling: 2-Ply Black and Ivory
  • Body Binding: Ivory
  • Finish - Top: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Finish - Back and Sides: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Finish - Neck: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629mm)
  • Neck Shape: Modern Thin "U"
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
  • Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20.5mm
  • Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 22.5 mm
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
  • Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key

Fingerboard

  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.5" (320mm)
  • Fingerboard Inlays: 5mm Dots - Pearloid
  • Frets Total: 22
  • Fret Type: Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H)
  • Fingerboard Binding: 1.5 mm Ivory ABS

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel- Bridge
  • Neck Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel- Neck
  • Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup
  • Controls: Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, and Push/Pull Coil Split

Hardware

  • Bridge String Spacing: 2" (52mm)
  • Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel Plated
  • Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel
  • Nut Material: Composite
  • Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners
  • Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
  • Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo

Other

  • Strings: D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049)
  • Included Case: N / A
  • Upper Bout Width: 11 3/4" (299mm)
  • Lower Bout Width: 16 3/8" (416mm)
  • Body Depth Upper Bout: 1 5/8" (41mm)
  • Body Depth Lower Bout: 1 3/4" (44mm)
  • Body Length: 18 1/4" (464mm)
  • Overall Length: 41 1/2" (1055mm)
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