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GuildStarfire Deluxe SC GVT Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Honey Burst

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Guild Starfire Deluxe SC GVT Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Honey Burst
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Channeling the timeless style and character of Guild's celebrated '60s semi-hollowbodies, the Guild Starfire Deluxe SC GVT pairs an arched maple body and expressive Guild Vibrato with modern HB-2+ humbuckers for a versatile take on the classic single-cut design. The maple top, back and sides bring clarity, definition and an articulate attack to the guitar's semi-hollow voice, while a poplar center block provides a solid foundation that helps focus its resonant character for amplified playing. The mahogany set neck features a comfortable Vintage Soft U profile and bound rosewood fingerboard, while a 24.75" scale and 20 narrow-jumbo frets provide a familiar, responsive feel. Dual Guild HB-2+ humbuckers with Alnico V magnets deliver a punchy, articulate response with plenty of warmth and depth, with individual Volume and Tone controls providing familiar two-pickup flexibility. Deluxe binding and inlays, Grover G2 open-gear tuners and a Guild tune-o-matic bridge complete a richly appointed Starfire built to bring vintage-inspired Guild character into contemporary playing. Arched Maple and Center-Block Construction for Lively Semi-Hollow Tone The Starfire Deluxe SC GVT builds its distinctive semi-hollow voice around an arched maple top and back with maple sides, combining the clarity and definition of maple with the open resonance 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 classic single-cut body shape gives the Starfire Deluxe SC GVT the elegant proportions associated with Guild's vintage-inspired electric designs, while ivory binding around the body and F-holes provides a refined frame for the arched construction. Vintage Soft U Mahogany Neck for Comfortable, Familiar Playability A mahogany set neck gives the Starfire Deluxe SC GVT 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 20 narrow-jumbo frets for smooth, precise playability across the neck. The neck joins the body at the 14th fret, reflecting the traditional proportions of the single-cut Starfire design. Ivory fingerboard binding provides a clean finished edge, complemented by pearloid block inlays and a bone nut. Alnico V HB-2+ Humbuckers for Warmth, Clarity and Punch Dual Guild HB-2+ humbuckers give the Starfire Deluxe SC GVT a broad tonal range built around the clarity and response of Alnico V magnets. The neck pickup provides warmth and depth while retaining enough definition to keep chords and melodic lines articulate, while the bridge pickup brings greater cut and punch for assertive rhythm work and driven lead tones. A three-way toggle provides immediate access to either pickup or both together, while individual Volume and Tone controls for each pickup allow the two voices to be balanced and shaped independently. From rounded, old-school humbucker warmth to crisp, driven sounds, the straightforward control layout makes it easy to explore the full range of the Starfire's semi-hollow voice. Guild Vibrato and Deluxe Appointments Complete the Vintage-Inspired Design The Guild Vibrato tailpiece adds expressive pitch control to the Starfire Deluxe SC GVT 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 Refined for Today's Players 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 SC GVT carries that character forward with an arched maple body, comfortable set neck and expressive Guild Vibrato, while Alnico V HB-2+ humbuckers provide the warmth, clarity and punch to cover a broad range of playing situations. Deluxe appointments preserve the sophisticated presentation associated with the model, and modern Grover tuners and adjustable bridge hardware keep the experience practical and dependable. Vintage-inspired without being constrained by the past, the Guild Starfire Deluxe SC GVT carries classic semi-hollow character forward with the tone, playability and versatility today's players demand.

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3 detailsPickups & controls
Neck pickup
Guild HB-2+ Alnico V humbucker
Pickup Configuration
HH
Bridge pickup
Guild HB-2+ Alnico V humbucker
8 detailsPlayability
Factory strings
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound
Fingerboard radius
12"
Number of Frets
20
Scale Length
24.75"
Orientation
Right handed
Number of strings
6
Number of frets
20
Number of Strings
6
17 detailsBody & build
Body construction
Semi-hollow with center block
Body binding
Ivory
Available colors
Honey Burst, Vintage White
Neck material
Mahogany
Fingerboard material
Rosewood
Nut material
Bone
Side material
Maple
Back material
Arched maple
Top material
Arched maple
Color
Burst or Fade
Top Material
Arched maple
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Hardware finish
Nickel
Body Shape
Starfire SC
Body finish
Gloss polyurethane
Neck joint
Set neck
2 detailsSize & weight
Nut width
1.69"
Scale length
24.75"
28 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
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 SC
Pickup type
Passive
Inlays
Pearloid blocks
F-holes
Bound
Truss rod
Dual-action
Pickup selector
3-way toggle switch
Tier
new
Controls
2 volume, 2 tone
Category Source
detail
Cutaway
Single cut
Series
Newark St. Collection
Product Type
Semi-hollow electric guitar
Model
Starfire Deluxe SC GVT
Center block
Poplar
Source Id
site51500000481969
Prop65
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