Updated 17 May 2026
| Brand | Guild |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £505.00 |
Guild
Guild Starfire I Double Cut Cherry Red
£505.00Fair Price
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PRICE HISTORY
Current
£459
Change
+4.6%
Avg
£447
Low
£419
High
£468
Volatility
2.7%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Classic Guild semi-hollow character The Starfire I DC captures the unmistakable resonance and openness of a classic semi-hollow electric guitar while introducing modern refinements for improved reliability and versatility. Its arched mahogany top back and sides produce warm resonance and smooth sustain with plenty of tonal depth across clean and overdriven sounds alike. A chambered mahogany centre block helps reduce feedback during louder performances while improving sustain and note definition. The elegant double-cutaway body shape provides comfortable balance and easy upper fret access making the Starfire I DC equally suited to rhythm playing lead work and expressive chord voicings. HB-2 pickups with coil splitting The Starfire I DC features a pair of Guild HB-2 humbuckers equipped with Alnico II magnets for warm vintage-inspired tone with excellent articulation and detail. The bridge pickup delivers focused mids crisp attack and smooth overdriven response ideal for rock and blues styles while the neck pickup adds warmth and sustain perfect for expressive leads and atmospheric clean passages. Push/pull coil-splitting controls significantly increase the tonal versatility by introducing brighter single-coil-inspired sounds with additional sparkle and bite. The Starfire I DC provides an extensive tonal palette suited to a broad range of musical genres. Comfortable modern playability The mahogany neck uses Guilds Modern Thin U profile creating a sleek and comfortable feel that encourages smooth movement across the fretboard during extended playing sessions. Its slim shape feels fast and responsive while still offering enough support for comfortable rhythm work and expressive lead playing. The Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smooth articulation beneath the fingers while complementing the guitars naturally resonant semi-hollow voice. With a 24.75" scale length and easy upper fret access thanks to the 18th fret neck joint the Starfire I DC offers an effortlessly playable modern Guild experience. Reliable Guild hardware The Starfire I DC includes premium Guild hardware designed for dependable tuning stability expressive performance and long-term reliability. Its Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge improves sustain intonation and overall resonance while providing a solid feel beneath the picking hand. Guild Vintage 18 open-gear tuners feature an 18:1 gear ratio for smooth and accurate tuning adjustments ensuring reliable operation during rehearsals and live shows alike. Combined with the guitars versatile electronics and elegant construction the hardware completes a refined and capable semi-hollow instrument. Specifications Product Name: Guild Starfire I Double Cut Cherry Red Product Code: AAF6906 Body Body Type: Semi-Hollow Body Body Shape: Starfire I Double Cutaway Body Top: Arched Mahogany Soundhole / F Holes Binding: Unbound F Holes Top Binding: Ivory ABS Body Sides: Mahogany Body Back: Arched Mahogany Purfling: 2-Ply Black and Ivory Body Binding: Ivory Neck & Fretboard Neck Material: Mahogany Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629 mm) Neck Shape: Modern Thin U Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43 mm) Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20.5 mm Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 22.5 mm Truss Rod: Dual Action Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 12.5" (320 mm) Fingerboard Inlays: 5 mm Pearloid Dots Frets Total: 22 Fret Type: Narrow Tall Fingerboard Binding: Ivory ABS Hardware & Electronics Bridge Width: 2" (51 mm) Hardware Finish: Nickel Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece: Guild Tailpiece Nut Material: Composite Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel Neck Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle Controls: Neck Volume & Tone Bridge Volume & Tone 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch and Push/Pull Coil Split Miscellaneous Strings: DAddario EXL115 Nickel Wound Medium (.011 - .049)