Guild Starfire I DC Left-Handed Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

Classic semi-hollow warmth meets modern control in the Guild Starfire I DC, a vintage-inspired double-cut built for tonal versatility and feedback-resistant performance. Its arched mahogany top, back and sides balance focused warmth with airy resonance, while a solid mahogany center block adds sustain and keeps the low end tight as volume increases. A pair of Guild HB-2 humbuckers provide smooth, PAF-style warmth and clarity, and push/pull coil-split controls unlock brighter single-coil textures when you need added bite. The Soft U mahogany neck, paired with a 24.75" scale and rosewood fingerboard, offers a fast, comfortable feel that transitions easily between chords, double-stop licks and lead work. Finished in Cherry Red and outfitted with a timeless nickel Tune-O-Matic bridge, the Starfire I DC is an expressive platform for players seeking a stage-ready workhorse with vintage soul.

Arched Mahogany Semi-Hollow Body With Center Block for Warmth and Sustain

The Starfire I DC features an arched mahogany top, back and sides that produce a rich, resonant midrange and smooth low-end response. A solid mahogany center block enhances sustain while helping control feedback at higher volumes, making the guitar equally suited for stage use and studio sessions. Unbound f-holes preserve the instrument’s traditional semi-hollow character, and the double-cutaway body design ensures easy access to upper frets. The result is a balanced voice that blends warmth, articulation and controlled resonance.

Soft U Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard for Comfortable Playability

The set mahogany neck features Guild’s comfortable Soft U profile, offering a familiar, supportive feel without excessive bulk. Paired with a 24.75" scale length and a 12.5" radius Indian rosewood fingerboard, the Starfire I DC provides smooth fretting and balanced string tension well suited to chords, lead work and expressive bends. Narrow-tall frets enhance note definition and sustain, while the 1.6875" nut width offers comfortable spacing for a variety of playing styles. The satin-finished neck supports fluid movement up and down the fretboard.

HB-2 Humbuckers With Coil Splitting for Versatility

Equipped with a pair of Guild HB-2 humbuckers featuring Alnico II magnets, the Starfire I DC delivers classic PAF-inspired tone with warmth, clarity and dynamic response. The bridge pickup provides focused bite and definition, while the neck pickup offers smooth, rounded sustain for expressive lead lines and rhythm work. Dual volume and tone controls with push/pull coil-split functionality allow players to access brighter, more articulate single-coil-style textures when desired, expanding the guitar’s tonal range without sacrificing its vintage foundation.

Timeless Guild Hardware and Vintage-Inspired Appointments

A Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece ensure reliable intonation and stable tuning, complemented by Guild Vintage 18 open-gear tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio for precise adjustments. The Cherry Red gloss polyurethane finish highlights the guitar’s elegant curves, while ivory binding, pearloid dot inlays and the Guild Peak headstock logo reinforce its classic aesthetic. A black pickguard with Guild logo and nickel hardware complete a design that honors the brand’s heritage while maintaining modern reliability.

Classic Semi-Hollow Character, Expanded Tonal Control

The Guild Starfire I DC left-handed semi-hollowbody electric guitar pairs vintage semi-hollow warmth with the control and versatility modern players demand. With its mahogany-driven voice, center block stability and coil-splitting flexibility, it’s equally at home driving stage rigs, anchoring recording sessions or adding depth to genre-spanning performances. For players who want classic resonance without sacrificing reliability at volume, the Starfire I DC stands as a refined, hardworking instrument built to perform.