Guild Starfire IV

Thinline semi-hollow soul with center-block sustain.

Guild unveiled the Starfire IV in 1963 to compete with Gibson's ES line, using a laminated maple body, center block, and Guild LB-1 mini humbuckers. It became a favorite among blues and indie artists needing airy cleans without runaway feedback.

Introduced: 1963 (Hoboken, later Westerly production)
Signature traits: Laminated maple body, center block, LB-1 or humbucker pickups
Notable players: Jerry Garcia, Tom Fogerty, Chris Walla