Used Guild Starfire

About the Guild Starfire

The Guild Starfire has been in Guild's lineup since 1960 — over 66 years of continuous production, which speaks to how well it has been received. Guild has been building instruments in the United States since 1952. You may also see this listed as "Starfire IV", "Starfire V" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Play the guitar unplugged first — if it resonates and sustains well acoustically, it'll likely sound good amplified.
• 2Check the frets for wear. Flat spots and divots mean a fret level or refret may be needed ($200-400).
• 3Plug in and test every pickup position, and roll the tone and volume knobs through their full range to check for crackling.