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Starfire II ST Natural (DISCONTINUED)

Series: Newark St. Collection

Finish Options:

Black
 
Natural

Introducing the Starfire II ST, a semi-hollow guitar with a graceful single Florentine cutaway and extra thin mahogany body. The Starfire II ST comes equipped with dual LB-1 Little Bucker pickups, replicas of Guild’s original smaller size humbucking pickups. These pickups, which have a footprint that falls in between a full size humbucker and mini-bucker, define the Starfire II’s uniquely-Guild sound. Other premium features include a mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, elegant ivory white body binding, and a beautiful high gloss natural finish. This model features a Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for increased sustain and stability. The Starfire II is a welcome addition to the Starfire family, offering Guild’s classic vibe and vintage tone.

List Price: $1,180
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A Closer Look at the Starfire II ST

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 the Starfire II ST

Body
Body Type Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape Starfire II
Body Top Arched Mahogany
Body Wood (Solid Bodies) N / A
Top Bracing Pattern Bridge Block
Soundhole / F Holes Binding Unbound F Holes
Top Purfling Inlay N / A
Top Binding Ivory ABS
Body Sides Mahogany
Side Purfling Inlay N / A
Body Back Arched Mahogany
Back Purfling Inlay N / A
Purfling N / A
Body Binding Ivory ABS
Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
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
Frets Total 20
Fret Type Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding Ivory ABS
Finish
Color Natural (NAT)
Hardware
Bridge String Spacing 2" (52mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating Nickel
Bridge Guild Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel
Nut Material NuBone
Tuning Machines Guild Vintage Style Open-Gear in Nickel, 18:1
Strap Buttons Vintage Style
Pickguard N / A
Electronics
Bridge Pickup Guild LB-1 Nickel - Bridge
Neck Pickup Guild LB-1 Nickel - Neck
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 Case Sold Separately
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 7/8" (48mm)
Body Length 20 1/4" (514mm)
Overall Length 41" (1041mm)
Item # 3792000850

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

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