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product_id: 202799323
title: "Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue, Double-Cut w/tremolo, Newark St. Collection"
brand: "guild"
price: "194478 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/202799323-guild-guitars-starfire-i-dc-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# HB-2 Humbucker pickups for powerful sound Mahogany body for rich tone Guild Vintage 18 tuners for precise tuning Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue, Double-Cut w/tremolo, Newark St. Collection

**Brand:** guild
**Price:** 194478 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with vintage vibes and modern precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue, Double-Cut w/tremolo, Newark St. Collection by guild
- **How much does it cost?** 194478 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/202799323-guild-guitars-starfire-i-dc-semi-hollow-body-electric-guitar)

## Best For

- guild enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted guild brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready-to-Rock Strings:** Comes strung with D'Addario EXL115 medium nickel-wound strings, balancing playability and bright articulation.
- • **Dynamic Humbucker Power:** Equipped with Guild HB-2 nickel pickups, deliver punchy, clear, and versatile electric tones for any genre.
- • **Smooth Double-Cut Design:** The sleek Pelham Blue double-cutaway shape offers effortless access to higher frets and a stylish stage presence.
- • **Classic Mahogany Resonance:** Experience warm, full-bodied tones with a premium mahogany top and body that define your signature sound.
- • **Precision Tuning Stability:** Guild Vintage 18 open gear tuners ensure your guitar stays perfectly in tune through every riff and solo.

## Overview

The Guild Guitars Starfire I DC is a semi-hollow electric guitar featuring a mahogany top and body for rich tonal warmth, Guild Vintage 18 open gear tuners for reliable tuning, and HB-2 Humbucker nickel pickups delivering powerful, versatile sound. Finished in striking Pelham Blue with a double-cut design and tremolo, it comes pre-strung with D'Addario EXL115 medium gauge strings, making it a perfect blend of classic craftsmanship and contemporary playability.

## Description

Guild’s most iconic electric guitar is now available to a whole new range of players. Expanding on the double cut body shape made famous by the Guild Starfire, the Starfire I DC features semi-hollow body construction utilizing a mahogany center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain. Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body, The Cherry Starfire I DC features an elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides; while the Pelham Blue model features an elegantly arched maple top, back, and sides. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard. Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune. Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. All of these features come standard on the Starfire I platform. Available in Cherry Red. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I DC GVT comes equipped with Guild’s vibrato tailpiece featuring a roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility. Available in Pelham Blue.

## Features

- Mahogany Top and Body, Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners
- Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel Pickups
- D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (. 011 - . 049) Strings
- Natural wood has unique spirit and varies greatly in color richness and wood grain; Product shipped may appear lighter or darker in color than the product shown here.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GUILD
- **Color:** Pelham Blue
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Indian Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Hand Orientation:** Right

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you put a tremelo system on a guitar with a stop tail? Spacing looks incompatible with a Bigsby style, perhaps another?**
A: I,m not sure but if you are talking about this particular Guild guitar, you would be putting a lot of money and effort into not much of a guitar.  There are plenty of economy guitars out there already equipped with a bigsby.  You might check out the Gretsch streamliner line.  You'll probably find what you want and frankly in my opinion its a better quality instrument.

**Q: Where is this guitar made?**
A: Indonesia

**Q: Is the lower bout of this guitar as wide as a Gibson 335?**
A: Lower Bout Width of the Guild Starfire I DC is  16 3/8" (416mm).  I have looked at several ES335s on Gibson's site and they do not specify the lower bout width.

**Q: Will the Whammy Bar work in both directions ?**
A: The Bigsby style tremelo will move in both directions, of course raising the bar up will raise the pitch, depressing the handle will lower the pitch.  If you watch a video of someone using a Bigsby tremelo, you will see them use the bar in both directions.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a joy to play!
*by K***N on December 4, 2022*

I am getting back to playing guitar after a 25 year stretch. I have always wanted to learn how to play Chicago Blues style on a 335 Gibson; but never could afford one. So I tried several 335 copies, but none felt or sounded right. And there was always some compromise like fret buzz or tuner problem of some sort or other.When I first got the Starfire I all that was needed was a little tuning and it was good to go. No set up needed. The action was right on. It stays in tune even with quite a bit of vibrato bar.I have been playing the Starfire I for about three month now and love it. While It doesn’t have quite the sound of a Gibson 335; that is ok by me. The Starfire has its own brighter, chimey voice while still maintaining the deep rounded punchy attack of a semi hollow body.Guild like Fender and Gibson has that same long legacy but is lesser known which is good for people like me who was looking for the same quality but not the inflated price. I recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleased with Purchase
*by J***E on June 27, 2023*

Beautiful Guitar, Plays wonderful. I gave it a once over when it Arrived. And the intonation was off. It was Easy to make the proper adjustments. The neck was true and needed no adjustment, Guild provides an allen wrench if you need too. No String buzz. No issues with the electronics, Pickups sound great. It needs a case, so I ordered one from Guild. It is wide at the bottom so get the Guild case. Guild should offer a Combination package With a case and a Strap . I don't like the placement of the front strap nut. Not a big issue, but I will be placing strap around head so not to interfere with hand placement on higher notes

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best electric guitar I've played
*by J***. on January 13, 2021*

I've been playing casually for the better part of 20 years and have a number of guitars, acoustic and electric, from a number of manufacturers. This is one of the first "professional" electric guitars I've owned and it is one of the best investments I've ever made. The Bigsby inspired Tremolo and the HB2 pickups sing. It really makes the music you play come alive and at the price in my very humble opinion, it's unbeatable. I considered options from Gretsch and looked at second hand Gibsons and I am very glad I decided to go with Guild and the Starfire series. I'm looking forward to the day I move up from this to one of their pricier options. Cannot recommend this guitar enough if you're looking for the one that pushes you to the next level of your playing ability and your skill. Thank you Guild!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar, Pelham Blue, Double-Cut w/tremolo, Newark St. Collection
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- D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL110-3D - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 10-46 Regular Light, 3-Pack

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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*