Guild Starfire IV — Sunburst (1966)

Made in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

The Starfire IV was Guild’s answer to the Gibson ES-335, and this one comes from the classic Hoboken years. It’s a double-cutaway semi-hollow body with a center block, so it has the airy warmth of a hollow body with good feedback resistance. Twin Guild humbuckers give it a thick, articulate sound that’s a long-time favorite for blues, and it handles jazz and rock just as well. The sunburst over a maple body is less common than the cherry-finish mahogany Starfires. Classic Guild touches include the pearl Guild logo and Chesterfield headstock inlay, the “Starfire” truss rod cover, the stepped pickguard and the harp tailpiece. The finish has aged into an attractive checked look. It plays great and comes with its original hardshell case.

• Year: 1966
• Brand: Guild
• Series: Starfire
• Model: Starfire IV
• Finish: Sunburst
• Body: Laminated maple, double-cutaway semi-hollow with center block, bound top and back
• Neck: Mahogany, set neck, bound
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
• Frets: 22
• Nut: 1.66"
• Pickups: 2 Guild humbuckers
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way pickup selector
• Bridge: Adjust-O-Matic bridge on a rosewood base, Guild harp tailpiece
• Tuners: Grover open-back
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, with finish checking and normal player wear. Includes the original hardshell case, which shows heavy wear.

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