Guild's Surfliner solidbody reimagines the brand's eccentric vintage aesthetic as a modern offset electric. Drawing on Guild's storied heritage, this guitar fuses retro styling with contemporary hardware and electronics into an instrument suited to studio work and gigging alike. The offset body shape and satin–finished neck signal serious design intent without sacrificing playability or comfort.
The HSS pickup configuration pairs DeArmond Aerosonic single–coils in the neck and middle positions with a Guild LB–1 humbucker at the bridge, yielding versatile tonal range from bright, articulate cleans to punchy, focused drive. Hardware includes a tune–o–matic bridge for precise intonation, vintage–style tuning machines for smooth operation, and string–through ferrules tailpiece for enhanced sustain. The gloss body finish contrasts the satin neck, balancing visual appeal with practical grip.
Features
- Offset solidbody design influenced by vintage Guild aesthetics and heritage
- HSS pickup configuration: DeArmond Aerosonic neck and middle, Guild LB–1 bridge
- Tune–o–matic bridge for precise intonation adjustment and stability
- Guild vintage–style tuning machines for reliable tuning retention
- String–through ferrules tailpiece enhances sustain and resonance
- Satin–finished neck provides comfortable, fast playing surface
- Gloss body finish in Catalina Blue with contrasting neck treatment
- Solidbody construction suited to amplified studio and live performance
Body
- Body Type: Solid Body
- Body Shape: Guild Surfliner
- Body Top: N / A (Solid Body)
- Body Wood (Solid Bodies): Poplar
- Soundhole / F Holes Binding: N / A
- Body Sides: N / A (Solid Body)
- Body Back: N / A (Solid Body)
- Purfling: N / A
- Body Binding: N / A
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Scale Length: 25 1/2" (648mm)
- Neck Shape: C Shape
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21mm
- Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 23.5mm
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 10" (254mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: 5mm Dots - Black ABS
- Fingerboard Inlay Location: 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19, 21
- Frets Total: 23
- Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo
- Fingerboard Binding: N / A
Finish
- Colour: Catalina Blue (CLB)
Hardware
- Bridge String Spacing: 2" (50mm)
- Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Sting-Thru Ferrules
- Nut Material: Composite
- Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage Style Inline Nickel
- Strap Buttons: Vintage Style - Large
- Pickguard: Surfliner HSS 3-Ply White/Black/White
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Guild LB-1 Bridge Pickup
- Neck Pickup: DeArmond Aerosonic Single Coil Pickup Neck Nickel/Black
- Pickup Switch: Bridge Pickup - ON/OFF, Middle Pickup - ON/OFF, Neck Pickup - ON/OFF
- Controls: Master Volume and Tone, 3 x Rocker ON/OFF Pickup Switches
Other
- Strings: D'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046")
- Included Case: Case Sold Separately
- Upper Bout Width: 11" (280mm)
- Lower Bout Width: 13 5/8" (346mm)
- Body Depth Upper Bout: 1 1/2" (38mm)
- Body Depth Lower Bout: 1 1/2" (38mm)
- Body Length: 18" (457mm)
- Overall Length: 41" (1041mm)



