WTB Lookin for a Starfire3 pickguard
- Thread starter jays2
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DeArmond Hammer
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Welcome, @jays2, and congrats on the vintage Starfire! I recently had the same problem. Until I find a vintage pickguard, I will use a new Guild pickguard made for the Newark St. Starfire III, which is based on the dimensions of the 1960s Starfire II/III. I haven't installed the new pickguard yet, but I compared it to a vintage pickguard and they look like a perfect match.
Pickguard - Starfire III - Nickel Mounting Hardware | Guild Guitars
Replacement pickguard assembly for Starfire III model. Includes mounting hardware and screws. Black with nickel hardware. Distance between pickups: 91mm Pickup cavity: 32.5mm Item #: 770-2311-049 If you’re looking for a part to fit a guitar that was made prior to 2014, please click here.
shop.guildguitars.com
fronobulax
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That is because parts from 2014 and later do not always fit older guitars. The two reasons I recall are metric vs. imperial sizing and different locations for mounting holes. The global disclaimer absolves Guild of any responsibility to test or otherwise research what may fit anyway.
The ideal solution would be to wait for @DeArmond Hammer to report success. A reasonable solution would be to get one now and collaborate with @DeArmond Hammer so that you both learn similar lessons and can share.
freddyfingers
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I was uncertain about the Guild new pick guards fitting. I ordered one from pick guard planet. Once i gave them the measurements, they sent it out. They are easy to work with, cost about 35 bucks, doesnt have a logo, but i wasn’t about to pay the price of a used pickguard at the moment. It is on the 98 Starfire seen below with a harp tail piece as well as the Guildsby.
