Starfire IV Cherry Red

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This marks the welcome return of a highly popular semi-hollow Guild classic, with a graceful double-cutaway thinline body and incomparable tone and feel. The original Starfire IV was prized by many guitarists from the mid-1960s onward as a distinctively rocking instrument, and its spirit and design pervade this new model. Other premium features include a rock-solid three-piece neck, special vintage-style LB-1 “Little Bucker” pickups and the classically brilliant Cherry Red. Also available in Black.

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A Closer Look at the Starfire IV

The Guild LB-1 “Little Bucker” was first offered in 1962 as an upgrade from single coil pickups. Tonally, it has a little more jangle than a traditional PAF humbucker. The resistance and inductance of these pickups sit comfortably between a typical single coil and typical humbucker – contributing to the airy nature of the LB-1 without compromising its warmth. The LB-1 has a unique footprint, placing it in-between a mini-bucker and a full size humbucker.

Video Demo of Starfire IV

Curious how the Starfire IV compares to our other guitars? Guitarist Magazine compares the Starfire IV to the X-175 Manhattan here.

Body

Body Type	Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape	Starfire IV
Body Top	Arched Mahogany
Body Wood (Solid Bodies)	N / A
Soundhole / F Holes Binding	Unbound F Holes
Body Sides	Mahogany
Body Back	Arched Mahogany
Purfling	Black / Ivory ABS
Body Binding	Cream ABS

Neck

Neck Material	Mahogany with Maple Center Strip
Scale Length	24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck Shape	Vintage Soft "U"
Nut Width	1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	24mm
Truss Rod	Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench	7mm Socket Wrench
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	9 1/2" (240mm)
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Dots
Fingerboard Inlay Location	3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15
Frets Total	22
Fret Type	Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding	Ivory ABS

Finish

Color	Cherry Red (CHR)

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing	2" (51mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel
Bridge	Guild Tune-O-Matic with Pinned Ebony Bridge Base
Tailpiece	Guild Harp Tailpiece - Short - Nickel
Nut Material	Bone
Tuning Machines	Grover® Sta-Tite™
Strap Buttons	Vintage Pawn
Pickguard	Black with Guild Logo

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	Guild LB-1
Neck Pickup	Guild LB-1
Pickup Switch	3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup
Controls	Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch

Other

Strings	D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049)
Included Case	Guild Deluxe Electric Guitar Hardshell Case
Upper Bout Width	11 3/4" (299mm)
Lower Bout Width	16 3/8" (416mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1 3/4" (44mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1 3/4" (44mm)
Body Length	18 1/4" (464mm)
Overall Length	41 1/2" (1055mm)
Item #	3792100866

Due to ongoing product development efforts, exact specifications are subject to change from time to time.

*This is a running spec change to comply with CITES regulations. More information.

Starfire IV Cherry Red

Series: Newark St. Collection

Finish Options:

Black

Cherry Red

Sweetwater

Musician’s Friend

Guitar Center

American Musical Supply

Chicago Music Exchange

Amazon

A Closer Look at the Starfire IV

Video Demo of Starfire IV

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