Guild Starfire I DC

Iconic Semi-Hollow Tone for Modern Players

The Guild Starfire I DC is a semi-hollow electric guitar from Guild’s Newark St. Collection, reviving the classic Starfire design with modern playability. Ideal for jazz, blues, rock, and indie musicians across Australia, it features a double-cutaway mahogany body with a center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain. Available in finishes like Cherry Red, Vintage Walnut, Pelham Blue, and California Burst, it delivers airy, crisp tones with vintage vibe at an accessible price.

High-Quality Performance

The Starfire I DC is built for versatile, resonant sound:

• Body: Elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides with a mahogany center block for semi-hollow warmth and feedback resistance. The double-cutaway design enhances upper-fret access, while the 24 3/4” scale length and thin “U” neck profile ensure fast, smooth playability.
• Tone: Airy, crisp semi-hollow tones with rich vintage character, from jangly cleans to fat overdriven sounds. The 18th fret neck joint provides easy high-register access.
• Pickups: Guild HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers (neck and bridge) with push-pull coil-splitting for single-coil tones. They offer versatile, dynamic response across genres.
• Neck: Mahogany with a modern thin “U” profile, satin finish, and 12″ radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets for effortless bending and speed.
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with a stopbar tailpiece for stable tuning and sustain; the GVT variant includes a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece for added expression.
• Controls: Two volume and two tone knobs with a 3-way toggle switch for precise tone shaping.

Users praise its build and tone, with a Sweetwater review stating, “Feels like a $2k guitar but priced under $1k—airy cleans and fat overdrive.” Some note the coil-split can be subtle, requiring amp EQ tweaks for single-coil clarity.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finishes: Cherry Red, Vintage Walnut, Pelham Blue, Emerald Green, California Burst, with a multi-ply pickguard and aged nickel hardware for a classic look.
• Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, balancing comfort and resonance.
• Hardware: Aged nickel, with Guild Vintage 18 open-back tuners (18:1 ratio) for precise tuning.
• Build Quality: Mahogany construction with a dovetail neck joint for durability and tonal transfer, 18th fret joint for upper-fret access.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, it’s built to last. Prices range from $499–$699 USD (AUD 750–1,050), available at Australian retailers like Mannys Music, Store DJ, and Riffs and Licks.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Arched Mahogany Top/Back/Sides with Mahogany Center Block, Semi-Hollow
• Neck: Mahogany, Thin “U” Profile, Satin Finish
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12″ Radius, 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
• Pickups: Guild HB-2 Alnico II Humbuckers (Neck/Bridge) with Coil-Split
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece (Vibrato on GVT Variant)
• Tuners: Guild Vintage 18 Open-Back, 18:1 Ratio
• Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod for optimal action; professional setup recommended for neck joint and tuning stability. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in a hardshell case (~$129 USD) to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Compatibility: Works with tube amps for blues/rock or high-gain amps for overdrive. Test non-Guild pickups for matching.
• Warranty: Register at guildguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.

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