Guild Starfire I SC Antique Burst

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Guild Starfire I SC Antique Burst
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Incredible Value
rufusdufus 06.12.2021
When I ordered this I was considering a lot of different alternatives, just wanted a semi hollow or hollowbody similar to a 335 but within my price range. I went for the Guild mainly because of their rep. but also bearing in mind reviews of Gretsch Epiphone etc.
When it first arrived the outer box was damaged quite badly, completely open enough to get both hands in on one corner. The inner Guild box was fine, it had been opened at one end but resealed with tape I assume when Thomann did their checks. I found the delivery experience quite stressfull especially when I saw the damaged outer box but I needn't have worried because when I opened the inner box and went over the guitar with my HD camera looking very carefully for any defects there were none. I kid you not, I went over the whole beautiful guitar very carefully and the only criticism I could find was that the selector switch is a bit wobbly (not loose, just the switch toggle moves a bit).
I have to congratulate Guild on the quality of this guitar, it is in pristine condition. Not a blemish to be found anywhere on the finish, action maybe a bit high but I'm new to hollow body electrics, it's a little higher than my Tele and a little lower than my Taylor 314 so maybe that's where it should be. Intonation slightly out on 4 of the 6 but with the
tune O'matic bridge easily put right. One thing I'm not sure about is the saddles are facing one way for EAD and the other for GBE (is this because EAD are wound and GBE are not ?? I really don't know but will investigate and alter if needed)
Anyway, absolutely astounded by the quality control at Guild on this budget Guitar and would have expected to pay double for this level of quality.
Very happy.
Also Thomann should be congratulated on good service (I'm assuming the damaged box was caused en route).
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Jeje78 18.06.2022
Warm sound, very comfortable smooth neck and an all rounder guitar for all purposes.. I fully recommend since I cannot go for a gig without this beauty
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