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Guild
Description
Inspired by the Pacific coastline, the Guild Surfliner Deluxe solidbody electric guitar is influenced by the iconic heritage and eccentric shapes of vintage Guild guitars. Its design highlights the brand's lineage by combining classic styling with modern features in an offset, solidbody electric guitar. Built with a lightweight poplar solidbody, this Surfliner Deluxe features a gloss finish and matching headstock.

The Surfliner Deluxe elevates the Surfliner platform with appointments, such as Guild’s first-ever roasted maple neck, giving it a dark, aged appearance with added stiffness and stability. A bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays complements the satin-finished C-shaped 25.5" scale neck, providing a smooth playing experience.

The Guild Surfliner Deluxe is also outfitted with a bridge HB-2 humbucker with Alnico II magnets—developed to recreate the rich, warm tone of vintage Guild humbuckers in a standard size format. The HB-2 is paired perfectly with the chiming single-coil tones of the two DeArmond Aerosonic middle and neck pickups. The Surfliner Deluxe also features a classic 5-way blade switch, offering quick access from rhythm to solo tones at the flick of a switch.

Developed for the Surfliner Deluxe, the Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece opens the Surfliner platform to new playing styles, capable of a broad range of vibrato effects, from subtle flutters to deep swells. The tailpiece is equipped with a nylon insert and easily accessible tension screw for ultimate control of bar tension. It also features an embossed “G” for classic Guild DNA.
Guild Surfliner Deluxe Solidbody Electric Guitar With Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece Scarlett Red Metallic
Guild Surfliner Deluxe Solidbody Electric Guitar With Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece Scarlett Red Metallic
Guild Surfliner Deluxe Solidbody Electric Guitar With Guild Floating Vibrato Tailpiece Scarlett Red Metallic
Features
  • Solid poplar body with vintage-inspired offset appeal
  • Roasted maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard
  • Guild Floating Vibrato tailpiece, Tune-O-Matic bridge, 6-in-line locking tuners
  • HSS Pickup configuration with DeArmond Aerosonic single coil and Guild HB-2
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Specs
Body
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck wood: Hard Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual Action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fret size: Medium Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 23
  • Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
  • Nut width/material: 1-11/16" (43 mm)/Composite
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: DeArmond Aerosonic single-coil
  • Middle: DeArmond Aerosonic single-coil
  • Bridge: Pickup Guild HB-2 humbucker
  • Control layout: Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Floating
  • Tailpiece: Floating Vibrato
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Nickel
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty.

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Reviews

4.68

22 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Solid, well-built, beautiful guitar with fantastic tones.
Huge fan
Huge fan
Really good guitar at a great price
Every great guitar in one instrument!
Do it! Don't think just do it!
There is no better guitar for the money
Great guitar!
Guild is stepping up its game

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Solid, well-built, beautiful guitar with fantastic tones.

I had been in the market for an offset for a while and was watching a video review of another offset when I had stumbled upon a comparison video between that guitar and the Surfliner Deluxe. By the end of the video I had flipped and was now in the market for a Surfliner Deluxe. Pleasant to my surprise, I found that the Surfliner Deluxe was at an extremely affordable price point compared to other offsets I was originally looking at. The cleans on this guitar are quite incredible and the humbucker is quite transparent and does not get overly aggresisive. This is definitely a plus when using effects and gain stacking. Contrary to other reviews, I have not encountered any issues with the tremolo post rubbing against the high E and B strings. It seems as if Guild has sorted this issue out. Comfortable, roasted maple neck is very smooth. This guitar is built extremely well and can hang with other guitars twice its price point.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good but tremolo sux

I love the feel of the neck but the tremolo rubs against the high string, and I bought this brand new. This problem is widely talked about, so I reached out to Guild directly and they sent me some weird diagram and basically told me to fix it myself. I think that's pretty bad customer service when they obviously know there's a problem.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming14
  2. Practicing10
  3. Recording10
  4. Small Venues7
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship2
  2. Fret Buzz2
  3. Missing a neck and bridge pickup option1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice4
  3. Child1
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play20
  2. Good Feel18
  3. Good Tone18
  4. Good Pick Up14
  5. Solid Electronics12

Reviewed by 22 customers

  • you will want a new guitar.

    2

    submitted13 days ago

    byava

    fromseattle

    trem arm is HORRIBLE. it'll scream loud if its not in perfect position-moving other strings. the body isn't unbalanced but vary uncomfortable. neck isn't the greatest & in general its OK it WILL work! but i don't recommend it. my advice? a string instrument is worth the extra $$$!

  • Great Investment in Glacier Blue

    4

    submitteda month ago

    bySteve

    fromArizona

    Recently started playing again after about 25 years. My old "Starcaster by Fender", yeah I know, desperately needed be upgraded. I've had a 1969 Guild Mark-1 for about 40 years or so and it still plays and sounds great so I decided Guild was the way to go. I went with the Surfliner Deluxe since it seemed to be the best fit to get my fingers back in shape. I play from Led Zeppelin to the Eagles and AC/DC to The 1975. It looks really nice out of the box and actually hods a tune for about 5 minutes but was totally expected being new with new strings. Still, has great action and plays smooth. Really looking forward

  • Good but tremolo sux

    3

    submitted4 months ago

    byDT

    fromSan Diego

    I love the feel of the neck but the tremolo rubs against the high string, and I bought this brand new. This problem is widely talked about, so I reached out to Guild directly and they sent me some weird diagram and basically told me to fix it myself. I think that's pretty bad customer service when they obviously know there's a problem.

  • Great Guitar

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byDave

    fromSanta Ana, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #Sweepstakes 147 The Surfliner Deluxe sounds great, looks awesome (I got mine in green). The neck is more flat and wide, almost like an SG or PRS neck.

  • Absolutely love this guitar!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byAllan

    fromFort Collins, CO

    I recently bought a Surfliner Deluxe and could not be happier. The pickups give it a nice bright sound and it feels great in my hands. I love how it plays and it looks great too!

  • Great guitar for the price.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byTerry

    fromMesa, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The guitar sounds great. Love the DeArmond pickups.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byWes

    fromNC

    Where are these made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Indonesia.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byb

    frommodesto

    Does the surf liner deluxe come with case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Surfliner Deluxe doesn't include a case.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAdam

    fromVanceburg, Kentucky

    What solid case fits this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Please see--------Musician's Gear MGMEG Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case