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Continue ShoppingGuild Starfire II Cherry 1966
6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Guild Starfire II Cherry 1966
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Mahogany Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Fully hollow body with mahogany back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (1st fret), .90" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has been replaced. There is a small crack in the heel on the treble side, which is stable and is only cosmetic.
Electronics: Original Guild AntiHum mini-humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickups are wired out-of-phase in the middle position, which appears to be original from the factory. The pot codes date to 1966,
Pickup Measurements: 6.7k (neck), 6.6k (bridge)
Hardware: Original; the A string tuner is somewhat stiff to turn, but is functional.
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The nut has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches, small patches of hazing, and other minor blemishes. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the sides have a few small dings. There is a small (approximately 1") crack on the treble side of the heel, which is stable and is only cosmetic. There is a small ding on the back of the headstock near the volute.
Serial Number: EK0586
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium-low action and optimal neck relief; the treble side of the bridge is bottomed out, but the string height is comparable to an acoustic guitar in good condition. The guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G; the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and moderately low with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1966, and the serial number dates to 1966.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Mahogany Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Fully hollow body with mahogany back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84" (1st fret), .90" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has been replaced. There is a small crack in the heel on the treble side, which is stable and is only cosmetic.
Electronics: Original Guild AntiHum mini-humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickups are wired out-of-phase in the middle position, which appears to be original from the factory. The pot codes date to 1966,
Pickup Measurements: 6.7k (neck), 6.6k (bridge)
Hardware: Original; the A string tuner is somewhat stiff to turn, but is functional.
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The nut has been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches, small patches of hazing, and other minor blemishes. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the sides have a few small dings. There is a small (approximately 1") crack on the treble side of the heel, which is stable and is only cosmetic. There is a small ding on the back of the headstock near the volute.
Serial Number: EK0586
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium-low action and optimal neck relief; the treble side of the bridge is bottomed out, but the string height is comparable to an acoustic guitar in good condition. The guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G; the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and moderately low with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1966, and the serial number dates to 1966.
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- Brand: Guild
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Fully hollow body with mahogany back, sides, and top |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .84" (1st fret), .90" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has been replaced. There is a small crack in the heel on the treble side, which is stable and is only cosmetic. |
| Electronics: | Original Guild AntiHum mini-humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickups are wired out-of-phase in the middle position, which appears to be original from the factory. The pot codes date to 1966, |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.7k (neck), 6.6k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original; the A string tuner is somewhat stiff to turn, but is functional. |
| Weight: | 6lbs |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The nut has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar shows light cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches, small patches of hazing, and other minor blemishes. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the sides have a few small dings. There is a small (approximately 1") crack on the treble side of the heel, which is stable and is only cosmetic. There is a small ding on the back of the headstock near the volute. |
| Serial Number: | EK0586 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with medium-low action and optimal neck relief; the treble side of the bridge is bottomed out, but the string height is comparable to an acoustic guitar in good condition. The guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G; the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are narrow and moderately low with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1966, and the serial number dates to 1966. |