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GuildStarfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry

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Guild Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry
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About this model

Warm, resonant and rich with vintage-inspired character, the Guild Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany brings an all-mahogany voice to the celebrated double-cut semi-hollowbody design, pairing arched construction with Alnico II HB-2+ humbuckers and expressive Guild Vibrato. Mahogany top, back and sides provide depth, rounded mids and a full-bodied response, while a poplar center block helps focus the guitar's resonant character for amplified playing. The mahogany set neck features a comfortable Vintage Soft U profile and bound rosewood fingerboard, with a 24.75" scale and 22 narrow-jumbo frets providing a familiar, responsive feel. Dual Guild HB-2+ humbuckers complement that tonal foundation with smooth harmonic detail, clarity and definition, supported by individual pickup Volume and Tone controls plus a Master Volume for flexible adjustment. Deluxe binding and inlays, Grover G2 open-gear tuners and a Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge complete a beautifully appointed Starfire that balances timeless '60s style with versatile modern performance. Arched Mahogany and Center-Block Construction for Warm Semi-Hollow Tone The Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany builds its distinctive semi-hollow voice around an arched mahogany top and back with mahogany sides, combining warm midrange presence and resonant depth with the open character of a chambered design. A poplar center block runs through the body to provide a solid structural foundation for the pickups and bridge, helping focus the instrument's amplified response while the surrounding hollow chambers and dual F-holes contribute to its open, resonant semi-hollow character. The double-cutaway shape provides comfortable access to higher positions, while ivory binding around the body and F-holes gives the arched construction a clean, refined frame. Vintage Soft U Mahogany Neck for Comfortable, Familiar Playability A mahogany set neck gives the Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany a sturdy, resonant connection to the body, shaped to Guild's Vintage Soft U profile for a comfortably substantial feel beneath the fretting hand. The 24.75" scale provides a slightly more relaxed string response for expressive bends and fluid chord work, while the rosewood fingerboard combines a 12" radius with 22 narrow-jumbo frets for smooth, precise playability across the neck. Ivory fingerboard binding provides a clean finished edge, complemented by pearloid block inlays for clear position reference and classic Guild style. A bone nut provides a hard, consistent contact point at the headstock end of the strings. HB-2+ Humbuckers With Master Volume for Flexible Tone Shaping Dual Guild HB-2+ humbuckers give the Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany a broad tonal range built around the warmth and harmonic character of Alnico II magnets. The neck pickup provides depth and smooth articulation for rounded chords and expressive lead sounds, while the bridge pickup brings greater cut and definition for more assertive rhythm work and driven tones. A three-way toggle provides immediate access to either pickup or both together, while individual Volume and Tone controls allow each pickup to be shaped independently. A separate Master Volume makes the layout especially practical, letting players establish the desired balance between the two pickups and then adjust the guitar's overall output without changing those individual settings. Guild Vibrato and Deluxe Appointments Complete the Vintage-Inspired Design The Guild Vibrato tailpiece adds expressive pitch control to the Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany while reinforcing the distinctive visual character of its '60s-inspired semi-hollow design. A Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge with a rosewood base provides individual saddle adjustment for accurate intonation, while Grover G2 open-gear tuners offer smooth, precise tuning at the headstock. Ivory binding outlines the body, F-holes and fingerboard, joined by pearloid block inlays and Guild's Peak logo and Chesterfield headstock inlays for an appropriately dressed-up Deluxe presentation. Nickel hardware and a black pickguard with gold Guild logo and star detailing complete a polished look that draws naturally from the Starfire's vintage roots. Classic Starfire Character With a Rich Mahogany Voice Since the Starfire emerged as part of Guild's electric lineup in the 1960s, its combination of semi-hollow resonance, distinctive styling and versatile amplified tone has given the design an identity all its own. The Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany carries that character forward with an all-mahogany body that emphasizes warmth, depth and rich midrange response, complemented by an expressive Guild Vibrato and smooth Alnico II HB-2+ humbuckers. Deluxe appointments preserve the sophisticated presentation associated with the model, while modern Grover tuners and adjustable bridge hardware keep the experience practical and dependable. Vintage-inspired without being constrained by the past, the Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany pairs classic Guild semi-hollow character with a warm, resonant voice and versatile modern performance.

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3 detailsPickups & controls
Neck pickup
Guild HB-2+ Alnico II humbucker
Pickup Configuration
HH
Bridge pickup
Guild HB-2+ Alnico II humbucker
8 detailsPlayability
Factory strings
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound
Fingerboard radius
12"
Number of Frets
22
Scale Length
24.75"
Orientation
Right handed
Number of strings
6
Number of frets
22
Number of Strings
6
16 detailsBody & build
Body construction
Semi-hollow with center block
Body binding
Ivory
Neck material
Mahogany
Fingerboard material
Rosewood
Nut material
Bone
Side material
Mahogany
Back material
Arched mahogany
Top material
Arched mahogany
Color
Cherry
Top Material
Arched mahogany
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Hardware finish
Nickel
Body Shape
Starfire DC
Body finish
Gloss polyurethane
Neck joint
Set neck
2 detailsSize & weight
Nut width
1.69"
Scale length
24.75"
29 detailsOther
Pickup configuration
HH
Side dots
Black
Neck profile
Vintage Soft U
String gauge
.010-.046
Binding
Ivory
Tailpiece
Guild Vibrato
Product type
Semi-hollow electric guitar
Color
Cherry
Korena Special
false
Tuning machines
Grover G2 open-gear
Orientation
Right handed
Pickguard
Black with gold Guild logo and star
Bridge
Guild Tune-O-Matic with rosewood base
Body shape
Starfire DC
Pickup type
Passive
Inlays
Pearloid blocks
F-holes
Bound
Truss rod
Dual-action
Pickup selector
3-way toggle switch
Tier
new
Controls
Neck volume, bridge volume, neck tone, bridge tone, master volume
Category Source
detail
Cutaway
Double cut
Series
Newark St. Collection
Product Type
Semi-hollow electric guitar
Model
Starfire Deluxe DC GVT Mahogany
Center block
Poplar
Source Id
site51500000481964
Prop65
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