Guild SF-5 Date?

[Bob]

Hello, this is the first time I have posted on this site. I'm wondering if someone can help me date my SF-5, made in Westerly R.I. Serial number CH002278. I have some pictures, but the files are too large to attach here.

 

[ClaytonS15]

Welcome! I’m not sure myself (I would guess late 1990s or early 2000s). I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will post something shortly. We also love pictures of you can make them post!

 

[Stuball48]

Bob
Want to welcome you to a wonderful group of guitar lovers, not just Guilds but all makes. However most members lean heavily toward Guilds.
Your question will be answered.

 

[Bob]

Thank you everyone for the welcome. I have received a reply that it is a 1999 - I'm certainly impressed with the knowledge in this group! Having played this guitar at home for a month, and with my band at one practice, I know why there is a following for Guilds - it's a great guitar. I will post some photos when I figure out how to reduce the size.
Thanks again - Bob

 

[Bob]

Here are a couple of photos - my apologies for the quality.

 

[Stuball48]

Easy on my early morning eyes. A beautiful blond!

 

[SFIV1967]

I have received a reply that it is a 1999...

Welcome to LTG! If that reply came from Hans Moust than it is a 1999!
Ralf

 

[GGJaguar]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Guilds! What a fabulous looking guitar. Enjoy!

 

[GAD]

Very nice! Here's mine in blue: https://www.gad.net/Blog/2020/01/17/1999-guild-starfire-v-blue/

 

[Bob]

Thank you for the link - what a beautiful blue! Also very good to know some details on the 1999 Starfire V. When the border opens up I might take a road trip from Ottawa to Westerly... just to see where she was born

 

[GAD]

Thank you for the link - what a beautiful blue! Also very good to know some details on the 1999 Starfire V. When the border opens up I might take a road trip from Ottawa to Westerly... just to see where she was born

A pilgrimage to the promised land! I've totally done that! (from https://www.gad.net/Blog/2017/05/30/guild-guitar-factories/)

 

[Bob]

Looking forward to the road trip - will probably stop in New Hartford as well, looks like a decent pub has sprung up in that location