When developing the Newark St. Series Starfire guitars, we wanted to recreate the magic that was found in a handful of original pickups we came across. A large number of guitars were meticulously tested and compared in order to find the most awe-inspiring pickups with that magical sound. Sure, we tested numbers and metrics along […]
Guitar World recently published an article covering the new Starfire models in Black. Says Guitar World: For the first time in decades, guitarists can easily get a hold of a Guild Starfire III, Starfire IV, or Starfire V in a sleek, Black finish. This highly desired option was only available for a short period of […]
In honor of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s recent announcement of their 2015 inductees, we thought we’d share one of our favorite videos of 2015 honoree Stevie Ray Vaughan. Check out the video below of Vaughan playing his Guild F-512 on MTV Unplugged back in 1990. Check out the full line of Guild […]
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to give you one last update on how things are progressing over at the Guild factory before we head into 2015. Things are starting to come together as the walls are constructed to house different stations in the guitar-making process. Machinery is being placed and materials […]
Kurt Vile guitarist Steve Gunn was recently interviewed for Premier Guitar‘s January issue. When asked what guitars he used most on his 2014 album Way Out Weather, Gunn replied: I mostly play a Guild guitar–a D-35 from 1970…Guilds are perfect for me: They’re well built but not expensive, and they sound so good and […]
The New Pornographers frontman AC Newman and his Guild M-75 Bluesbird were featured in the January issue of Premier Guitar! Premier Guitar notes that his Aristocrat is “his No. 1 axe–a mid-’70s Guild M-75 that he prizes for the ‘very high output’ of its original humbuckers.” You can watch Newman play his M-75 live on The Late […]
Looking for some new music to add to your winter playlist? 22-year old guitarist Sam Weber might just be the perfect addition. Based in Vancouver Island, Canada, Sam is currently releasing a video series entitled “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” every Wednesday in December. Check out the first installation below, where he […]
German magazine Gitarre & Bass published a glowing review of the Guild Starfire III in their December issue. Reviewer Heinz Rebellius emphasizes the Starfire III’s quality and tone for its extremely affordable price tag: It’s nice that the Starfire III is available again. And it’s nice it is delivered in this quality. The manufacturer […]
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite musician this holiday season? Check out Premier Guitar‘s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring the Guild M-75 Aristocrat and the M-120 E. Whether your shopping for a true rock’n’roller or an aspiring singer/songwriter, Guild’s got you covered. Check out the full spread here!
Guitarist magazine certainly has a bit of a love affair with the Guild Starfire V, with two separate editors adding it to their “Gear of the Year” list. Content Editor Chris Vinnicombe says, “It costs less than half of the price of an ES-335, but it doesn’t punch in a lower weight category when it comes […]
Dutch magazine Gitarist recently reviewed both the Guild CE-100D Capri and the Starfire V in an article entitled “Back to the Main Street.” Scoring 4.5 out of 5 stars overall, as well as 4.5 stars in construction, playability, sound, quality and price, the Starfire V was an instant favorite for author Dave Burrluck. The CE-100D Capri also […]
It’s time again for another installment of #AskRen! Last time, VP of R&D and Manufacturing Ren Ferguson answered a few of our burning questions about new production plans, and revealed one of his hobbies outside of guitar-making. We enjoyed reading through your comments and questions, and we picked a few out of the bunch to address here! Without […]