DeArmond Starfire Special Tobacco Sunburst 2000 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

Here for sale we have a DeArmond Starfire Special semi-hollow electric guitar in Tobacco Sunburst finish. Made in Korea in 2000, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a semi-hollow Laminated Maple body, Maple neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Nickel hardware is fitted, including a DeArmond Vibro bigsby-style tailpiece, T-O-M style bridge and a set of sealed tuning machines. A pair of DeArmond 2K single-coil pickups are installed and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch with independent volume and tone controls. 

The Maple neck plays very well, with a profile that might be described as a moderately-sized 'Even C' shape, which fills the hand nicely for a comfortable and articulate grip across the register. The gloss finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 24.75" scale, whilst the attractive Florentine cutaway enhances access to the upper frets. The slim lines of the body are comfortable in the arms, ensuring practicality for both standing and seated positions. The controls are well placed, providing a traditional feel along with easy access whilst playing. 

The pair of DeArmond 2K Single-Coil pickups deliver a surprisingly strong output, with a thicker tone than you might expect from a single-coil. This is perfect for anything from dark, jazzy lead lines to crunchy rock and blues tones. The neck position is particularly dark and moody, whilst providing plenty of power to push your solo tones to the front of the mix. The bridge pickup is of course brighter, and works well for rhythm playing and riffing. The semi-hollow construction provides a nicely responsive feel to the playing experience, with a wide, sensitive dynamic range that remains resistant to feedback.

Brand- DeArmond

Model- Starfire Special

Finish- Tobacco Sunburst

Year- 2000

Made In- Korea

Body- Laminated Maple

Neck- Maple

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius- 14"

Frets- 20

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width- 1.687"

Pickups- 2x DeArmond 2K Alnico Single-Coils

Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1240326194320

Weight: 9.1lbs

Serial Number: KC00112654

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light scuff marking is present to the top edge of the headstock, these can be seen at close scrutiny. All aspects of the headstock display light scratching which can be seen under direct light, as is common with gloss finishes.

Neck: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the neck and fingerboard display light signs of past use.

Body: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the body display light to mild scratching with the most apparent being seen to the rear face towards where the body and neck meets. All scratching can be seen under direct light, as is common with gloss finishes.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate mild signs of use, not affecting playability. Denting and flattening of the frets is apparent throughout the register.  There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Overall very good condition. The tailpiece displays light tarnishing of the finish. Light scratching is present to the pick guard, this is consistent with past use, these can be seen under direct light.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. 

Electrics: 

Fully functional. 

Case & Accessories:

Hiscox hardcase.

Overall very good and fully functional. Light to mild markings can be seen scattered across the exterior of the case.

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.