Guild Starfire I DC Vibrato Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Pelham Blue

The Guild Starfire I DC Vibrato in Pelham Blue delivers classic semi-hollow style, rich vintage tone and modern versatility at a superb price point. With its double-cutaway, centre-block construction, HB-2 humbuckers with coil-split and smooth Guild vibrato tailpiece, it is a hugely capable all-rounder for everything from soulful cleans to gritty rock and blues.

An arched maple top and back paired with a solid mahogany centre block give this Starfire I DC the airy resonance players love from a semi, while keeping feedback in check on louder stages. A comfortable Modern Thin U mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fingerboard and familiar 24.75 inch scale make it feel instantly playable, whether you are comping chords or stretching out for melodic leads.

Under the hood, a pair of Guild HB-2 humbuckers with Alnico II magnets serve up PAF-inspired warmth, clarity and punch. Independent volume and tone controls plus push/pull coil-split on both pickups unlock a wide palette of sounds, from full, rounded humbucker tones to chiming single-coil style sparkle. Finished in a striking Pelham Blue with ivory binding and classic F-holes, it looks every bit as good as it sounds.

Classic Semi-Hollow Design with Centre Block

The Starfire I DC Vibrato combines an arched maple top, back and sides with a solid mahogany centre block. This construction enhances sustain and focus while significantly reducing feedback compared to a fully hollow design, making it ideal for gigging players who want semi-hollow character without uncontrollable howl at higher volumes.

Comfortable Modern Thin U Neck

A mahogany neck with a Modern Thin U profile and 24.75 inch scale length offers a familiar, easy-playing feel that suits a wide range of styles. The Indian rosewood fingerboard, 12.5 inch radius and 22 narrow frets provide a smooth surface for bends, vibrato and fast runs, while the 18th fret neck joint keeps upper fret access comfortable and unhindered.

HB-2 Humbuckers with Coil-Split Versatility

Guild HB-2 humbuckers with Alnico II magnets deliver a classic, vintage-voiced response with warm lows, sweet mids and clear highs. With individual volume and tone controls plus push/pull coil-split on both pickups, you can move from thick, singing humbucker tones to brighter, more articulate single-coil style sounds in an instant, covering everything from jazz and soul to indie and classic rock.

Guild Vibrato and Vintage-Style Hardware

A Guild Tune-o-matic bridge paired with the Guild vibrato tailpiece gives you expressive pitch control while maintaining tuning stability and intonation. Nickel hardware, open-gear Guild Vintage 18 tuners and ivory binding complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic, ensuring the Starfire I DC looks as timeless as it sounds.

• Semi-Hollow Double-Cut with Mahogany Centre Block - The Starfire I DC design blends airy resonance with solidbody-style focus. The mahogany centre block helps control feedback and adds sustain, making this guitar reliable on louder stages while still retaining that open, semi-hollow character.
• HB-2 Humbuckers with Push/Pull Coil Split - A pair of HB-2 humbuckers with Alnico II magnets provide warm, vintage-inspired tones with plenty of clarity. The push/pull coil-split on both pickups expands your tonal options, letting you switch to brighter, leaner single-coil style sounds without changing guitars.
• Modern Thin U Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard - The slim Modern Thin U profile, 24.75 inch scale and Indian rosewood fingerboard make this guitar comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes and playing styles. Chords feel relaxed, bends are easy and the upper frets are readily accessible thanks to the double-cutaway design.
• Guild Tune-o-matic Bridge and Vibrato Tailpiece - The combination of a Guild Tune-o-matic bridge and aluminium vibrato tailpiece offers stable tuning and precise intonation while giving you smooth vibrato effects. Paired with Guild Vintage 18 tuners, it keeps your playing feeling responsive and in tune.

Body

• Body Type: Semi-hollow
• Body Shape: Starfire I Double Cutaway
• Top: Arched Maple
• Back: Arched Maple
• Sides: Maple
• Soundholes: Unbound F-holes
• Top Binding: Ivory ABS
• Body Binding: Ivory
• Purfling: 2-ply Black and Ivory
• Colour: Pelham Blue

Neck

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Modern Thin U
• Scale Length: 24 3/4 inch (629 mm)
• Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch (43 mm)
• Neck Thickness (1st Fret): 20.5 mm
• Neck Thickness (9th Fret): 22.5 mm
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12.5 inch (320 mm)
• Fingerboard Inlays: 5 mm Pearloid Dots
• Inlay Positions: 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15
• Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Narrow Tall
• Fingerboard Binding: Ivory ABS

Hardware

• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Guild Tune-o-matic (Nickel)
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 inch (51 mm)
• Tailpiece: Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Semi-Hollow (Aluminium)
• Nut Material: Composite
• Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
• Pickguard: Black with Guild Logo

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker (Nickel)
• Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-2 Humbucker (Nickel)
• Pickup Switching: 3-way Toggle (1. Bridge, 2. Bridge and Neck, 3. Neck)
• Controls: Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
• Additional Switching: Push/Pull Coil Split on Pickups