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Starfire IV Cherry Red

Series: Newark St. Collection

Finish Options:

Black
  
Cherry Red

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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This guitar is available through any Authorized Guild Dealer. Find one near you by clicking the button above. If you have any troubles finding a dealer near you, please don’t hesitate to contact us and a Guild Representative will be happy to help.

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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.

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