Guild Guitars has officially spotlighted its new Starfire Custom double-cutaway semi-hollow body electric guitars, expanding the popular Newark St. Collection.
Reimagining Guild’s iconic 1960s thinline designs, the Starfire Custom models integrate vintage-inspired aesthetics with high-end Custom trim packages, including DeArmond® Dynasonic single-coil pickups, ebony fingerboards, and elevated hardware configurations for modern performers.
Custom Trim Package & Dynasonic Single-Coil Tones
- DeArmond® Dynasonic Pickups: Loaded with dual DeArmond Dynasonic single-coils engineered to deliver bright, punchy, and clear tones with authentic 1940s/50s single-coil clarity and twang.
- Custom Aesthetic Appointments: Features bound ebony fingerboards adorned with mother-of-pearl and abalone V-block inlays, mother-of-pearl Guild Peak logo and Chesterfield headstock inlays, 5-ply body purfling, and tortoise pickguards.
- Expanded Control Layout: Equipped with individual volume and tone controls for each pickup alongside a overall Master Volume control.
- Vibrato Tailpiece & Gold Hardware: Select GH (Gold Hardware) models feature upscale gold-plated hardware, a Guild Vibrato tailpiece, a Tune-o-matic bridge on an ebony base, and Grover® G2™ open-gear tuners.
Starfire Custom Finish & Option Showcase
Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Black Metallic
$1,299.99
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The Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Black Metallic pairs an arched maple body with gold hardware, a Guild Vibrato tailpiece, and DeArmond Dynasonics.
Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT Electric Guitar – Sweet Tea
$1,199.99
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The Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT Electric Guitar – Sweet Tea showcases a gloss Sweet Tea finish over arched maple, nickel hardware, and an ebony fingerboard. Available at Sweetwater or zZounds for $1,199.99 USD.
Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Nobel Stain
$1,299.99
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The Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Nobel Stain features an arched mahogany body construction with a Nobel Stain gloss finish and gold hardware.
Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Teal The Deal
$1,299.99
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The Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT GH Electric Guitar – Teal The Deal offers a bold Teal the Deal gloss finish matched with gold-plated hardware and a vibrato tailpiece.
Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT Electric Guitar – Vintage White
$1,199.99
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The Guild Starfire Custom DC GVT Electric Guitar – Vintage White delivers classic 1960s thinline double-cutaway vibes in Vintage White with nickel hardware.
“Part of the Newark St. Collection of vintage-inspired guitars and basses, they honor their ’60s-era legacy of exceptional quality and vibe while also adding contemporary touches.”
Why Buy the Guild Starfire Custom Series?
The Guild Starfire Custom line fills the gap between vintage reissues and modern gigging instruments. It is built for players who want classic 1960s thinline semi-hollow aesthetic without paying custom-shop prices or hunting down fragile vintage originals.
- Unique Single-Coil Twang: Loaded with DeArmond® Dynasonic single-coils, these guitars offer a bright, snappy tone that cuts through a mix far better than standard humbuckers.
- On-the-Fly Blending: Features a dedicated Master Volume control alongside individual pickup volume and tone controls, allowing you to adjust total output without losing your custom bridge/neck pickup mix.
- High-End Custom Appointments: Includes bound ebony fingerboards, mother-of-pearl and abalone V-block inlays, 5-ply body purfling, and gold hardware on select models.
- Tuning Stability with Pitch Bends: Equipped with a Guild Vibrato tailpiece anchored to a Tune-o-matic bridge on an ebony base and Grover® G2™ open-gear tuners for smooth pitch control.
Who Is the Guild Starfire Custom For?
- Roots, Rockabilly & Blues Guitarists: The DeArmond Dynasonics provide the exact “woody,” twangy single-coil bite required for retro rock, country, western swing, and classic blues.
- Indie & Alternative Musicians: The thinline double-cutaway arched maple body responds exceptionally well to modern overdrive, fuzz, and delay pedals while resisting unwanted stage feedback.
- Working Gigging Musicians: Provides a reliable, road-worthy double-cutaway semi-hollow with an ebony board and versatile controls at a price point that doesn’t require babying on stage.
- Vintage Guild Collectors: Anyone looking for classic 1960s Starfire IV/V double-cutaway body shapes refined with modern fretwork and upgraded hardware.
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- Dynasonic Single-Coil Punch: Equipping semi-hollow double-cutaways with DeArmond Dynasonics gives guitarists a distinct, snappy single-coil bite that cuts through a mix better than standard full-sized humbuckers.
- Master Volume Convenience: Including a dedicated Master Volume control on the lower bout allows players to set their individual pickup blend ratios without losing overall level control during live gigging.
- High-End Custom Appointments: Upgrading to ebony fretboards, multi-ply binding, abalone V-block inlays, and gold hardware elevates the Newark St. line to compete directly with higher-priced custom shop hollowbodies.
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