STARFIRE III in Black

    Series: Newark St. Collection

    Finish Options:

    Cherry Red
      
    Black

    Hollow body. Guild’s Starfire III is equipped with features of extra advantage to the rock ‘n’ roll guitarist who seeks a combination of flashy appearance and extraordinary tonal possibilities. Stellar features are all here, including the extra-thin hollow body, graceful single Florentine cutaway and brilliant Black finish. The welcome return of a rocking early-’60s favorite with a personality all its own. Also available in classic Cherry Red.

    List Price: $1,555
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    A Closer Look at the Starfire III

      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 III

      Specifications

      Body:

      Body ConstructionHollowbody
      Body TopArched Laminated Mahogany
      Body BackArched Laminated Mahogany
      Body SidesLaminated Mahogany
      Body ShapeStarfire III
      BracingParallel Tone Bars
      FinishGloss Polyurethane, Black
      Body Depth Upper Bout1 3/4″ (44 mm)
      Body Depth Lower Bout1 7/8″ (48 mm)
      Body Length20 1/4″ (514 mm)
      Body Width Lower Bout16 3/8″ (416 mm)
      Body Width Upper Bout11 3/4″ (298 mm)
      Overall Guitar Length41″ (1041mm)
      Body BindingIvory White with Black/White Purfling
      PurflingBlack/Ivory White
      Soundhole/F-HolesUnbound F Holes

      Neck:

      Neck Material1-Piece Mahogany
      Neck ShapeVintage Soft “U”
      Neck FinishGloss Polyurethane
      Scale Length24 3/4″ (628 mm)
      Nut Width1 11/16″ (43 mm)
      Nut MaterialBone
      Neck Binding1-Ply Ivory White
      Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood or Ebony (Dependent on production date)*
      Fingerboard Radius9 1/2″ (240 mm)
      Fingerboard InlaysPearloid Dot
      # of Frets20
      Fret SizeNarrow Jumbo
      Tuning MachinesGrover® Sta-Tite™ Open-Gear 18:1
      Hardware Finish/PlatingNickel Plated; Polished Aluminum Tremolo Bar

      Truss RodDual-Action
      Truss Rod Wrench7mm Hex Truss Rod Wrench

      Features:

      BridgeGuild® Tune-O-Matic with rosewood or ebony base (dependent on production date)*
      StringsD’Addario® EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium/Blues-Jazz Rock, (.011-.049 Gauges)
      Case or Gig BagTKL Deluxe Hardshell
      Bridge PickupLB-1
      Neck PickupLB-1
      Pickup ConfigurationHH
      Pickup Switches3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
      Control KnobsBlack Plastic
      ControlsVolume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
      Strap ButtonsVintage-Style
      PickguardBlack with Guild® Logo
      Item Number379-2005-806

      *This is a running spec change to comply with CITES regulations. More information.

      the starfire III is also available in cherry red

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