Guild Starfire III Cherry 1964

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Guild Starfire III Cherry 1964

Vintage

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: Hollow body with mahogany laminate top, back, and sides
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.89" 10th - 0.94"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays. The headstock veneer has been reglued around the edges.
Electronics: Original pickups, pots, and wiring. Controls include a 3-way toggle switch and volume and tone pots for each pickup. The pot codes are not visible but the pots and wiring appear to be original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 7.10kΩ Bridge - 7.08kΩ
Hardware: All original -the bridge has been glued to the body, so intonation adjustability is limited
Modifications/Repairs: -the headstock veneer has been reglued around the edges -the bridge has been glued to the body
Case Details: The era-correct oversized hardshell case has a cushion to keep the guitar snug inside
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear consistent with its age. The finish is glossy and has minor scratches, dings, and chips throughout the headstock, back of the neck, and the body.
Serial Number: 33977
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable and the bridge has limited adjustability as it is bottomed out on the bass side. The frets are tall and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number dates this guitar to 1964.
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