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Guild Starfire III Black Electric Guitar #KSG1809780 - Used  From Other

A fully hollow Starfire III in classic black from Guild's Newark St. Collection.

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What We Think

Condition: Used, Very Good

Love the "Old School '60's tone" !!!

Comfortable Soft U neck shape.

Short Scale 24 3/4"

Manufacturer's Description from Other

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 Cherry Red finish. The welcome return of a rocking early-’60s favorite with a personality all its own.

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Model: Starfire III

Serial: KSG1809780

Year: 2015

Body Type: Hollowbody

Body Shape: Starfire III

Body Top: Arched Mahogany

Body Wood: N/A

Soundhole / F-Holes Binding: Unbound F-Holes

Body Sides: Mahogany

Body Back: Arched Mahogany

Purfling: Black / Ivory ABS

Body Binding: Cream ABS

Neck Material: Mahogany

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Neck Thickness @ 1st Fret: 20mm

Neck Thickness @ 9th Fret: 24mm

Truss Rod: Dual Action

Truss Rod Wrench: 7mm Socket Wrench

Fingerboard Material:

Fingerboard Radius: 9 1/2"

Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Dots

Frets Total: 20

Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo

Fingerboard Binding: 1-Ply Ivory ABS

Finish - Top: Gloss Polyurethane

Finish - Back & Sides: Gloss Polyurethane

Finish - Neck: Gloss Polyurethane

Bridge String Spacing: 2"

Hardware Finish: Nickel Plated; Polished Aluminum Vibrato Bar

Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic

Tailpiece: Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Hollow Body - Aluminum

Nut Material: Bone

Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Open-Gear 18:1

Strap Buttons: Vintage Style

Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo

Bridge Pickup: Guild LB-1

Neck Pickup: Guild LB-1

Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle

Controls: Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone

Case: Hardshell