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Guild Starfire IV Sunburst 1965

Guild Starfire IV Sunburst 1965

Serial Number: EL743

Description

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: Maple
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with center block and laminated maple top, back, and sides
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 0.85"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Glossy 3-piece mahogany/maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays -the fingerboard has been planed -the neck has been refretted -the side dots in frets 12, 15, and 17 have been partially planed through
Electronics: Original Guild humbuckers in neck and bridge positions. Controls include a 3-way toggle switch and volume and tone pots for each pickup. The neck tone pot and capacitor have been replaced.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 7.01kΩ Bridge - 8.76kΩ
Hardware: All original -the pickguard bracket is missing -pickguard is included in the case
Modifications/Repairs: -the fingerboard has been planed -the neck has been refretted -the side dots in frets 12, 15, and 17 have been partially planed through -there are several small cracks in the neck binding that have been repaired and are secure -the pickguard has been removed -the neck tone pot and capacitor have been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has considerable play wear. The headstock finish checking, dings around the edges, and some hanger rash. The neck has dings on the back and a few small cracks along the binding. The finish on the neck has worn to an almost satin feel from years of play wear. The body has light finish checking, scratches and dings throughout. There is a gouge along the upper horn.
Serial Number: EL743
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall, narrow, and show little sign of play wear. The truss rod is adjustable. The serial number indicates a production year of 1965.
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SKU: U2997740801

Description

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: Maple
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with center block and laminated maple top, back, and sides
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 0.85"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Glossy 3-piece mahogany/maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays -the fingerboard has been planed -the neck has been refretted -the side dots in frets 12, 15, and 17 have been partially planed through
Electronics: Original Guild humbuckers in neck and bridge positions. Controls include a 3-way toggle switch and volume and tone pots for each pickup. The neck tone pot and capacitor have been replaced.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 7.01kΩ Bridge - 8.76kΩ
Hardware: All original -the pickguard bracket is missing -pickguard is included in the case
Modifications/Repairs: -the fingerboard has been planed -the neck has been refretted -the side dots in frets 12, 15, and 17 have been partially planed through -there are several small cracks in the neck binding that have been repaired and are secure -the pickguard has been removed -the neck tone pot and capacitor have been replaced
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has considerable play wear. The headstock finish checking, dings around the edges, and some hanger rash. The neck has dings on the back and a few small cracks along the binding. The finish on the neck has worn to an almost satin feel from years of play wear. The body has light finish checking, scratches and dings throughout. There is a gouge along the upper horn.
Serial Number: EL743
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall, narrow, and show little sign of play wear. The truss rod is adjustable. The serial number indicates a production year of 1965.