Guild Starfire IV ST - Antique Burst

The Starfire IV ST Antique Burst offers a modern twist on a beloved semi-hollow Guild classic. With its graceful double cutaway and thinline body, the original Starfire IV has been cherished by guitarists since the mid-1960s for its unmatched tone and feel.

Premium Features

• Solid spruce center block enhances sustain and reduces feedback.
• Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability.
• Guild’s hallmark maple neck with walnut center seam for added stability.

This model is equipped with:

• A Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for increased sustain and tuning stability.
• Dual LB-1 “Little Bucker” pickups, replicas of Guild’s original smaller-size humbucking pickups.
• A hardshell case for protection and portability.

Specifications

Body

• Semi-hollow body with arched maple top.

Neck

• Material: Mahogany with maple center strip.
• Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629mm).
• Shape: Vintage Soft "U".
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm).
• Thickness:
  • 1st Fret: 20mm.
  • 9th Fret: 24mm.
• Truss Rod: Dual Action (7mm socket wrench included).

Fingerboard

• Material: Ebony.
• Radius: 9 1/2" (240mm).
• Inlays: 2mm Dots - Black ABS (located at frets 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15).
• Frets: 22 Narrow Jumbo.
• Binding: Ivory ABS.

Hardware

• Finish/Plating: Nickel.
• Bridge: Guild Tune-O-Matic.
• Tailpiece: Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel.
• Nut Material: Bone.
• Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™.
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn.
• Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo.
• Bridge String Spacing: 2" (51mm).

Electronics

• Pickups:
  • Bridge: Guild LB-1.
  • Neck: Guild LB-1.
• Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle:
  1. Bridge Pickup.
  2. Bridge and Neck Pickups.
  3. Neck Pickup.
• Controls: Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch.

Additional Details

• Strings: D'Addario® EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049).
• Included Case: Guild Deluxe Electric Guitar Hardshell Case.
• Upper Bout Width: 11 3/4" (299mm).
• Lower Bout Width: 16 3/8" (416mm).
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 1 3/4" (44mm).
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 1 3/4" (44mm).
• Body Length: 18 1/4" (464mm).
• Overall Length: 41 1/2" (1055mm).

This guitar is a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality, making it an excellent choice for players seeking exceptional tone, playability, and style.