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Vintage 1963 Guild Starfire II Hollow Body Electric Guitar Cherry Finish
Estimated price for orientation: 2 200 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Type: Hollow Brand: Guild Model: Vintage
This is a classic Guild hollowbody with DeArmond pickups. It’s been played, and thus has some dings here and there, but it is surprisingly untouched after such a long life of making music. She holds her tune with no problem, and plays like a dream.As for that tune/tone. These are vintage DeArmond pickups. DeArmond was among the first to make first-rate guitar pickups, and these were among the best available in the early 60’s. They are single coils with a cutting purity that is breathtaking. And if you want to sound like Ray Davies, just plug her directly into a tube amp. It’s a beautiful sound.This is a hollow body with a bound arched mahogany top and mahogany back and sides in cherry finish. The neck is also mahogany. The scale is 24.75, like a Gibson ES-335 – but this guitar is completely hollow. I originally listed this as a Starfire III; it is a Starfire Ii. Guild hardshell case is included.$2,200.00, buyer pays shipping.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Brand: | Guild | Model: | Vintage |
This is a classic Guild hollowbody with DeArmond pickups. It’s been played, and thus has some dings here and there, but it is surprisingly untouched after such a long life of making music. She holds her tune with no problem, and plays like a dream.As for that tune/tone. These are vintage DeArmond pickups. DeArmond was among the first to make first-rate guitar pickups, and these were among the best available in the early 60’s. They are single coils with a cutting purity that is breathtaking. And if you want to sound like Ray Davies, just plug her directly into a tube amp. It’s a beautiful sound.This is a hollow body with a bound arched mahogany top and mahogany back and sides in cherry finish. The neck is also mahogany. The scale is 24.75, like a Gibson ES-335 – but this guitar is completely hollow. I originally listed this as a Starfire III; it is a Starfire Ii. Guild hardshell case is included.$2,200.00, buyer pays shipping.