Starfire V EN 2066
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rbrcbr
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Looks like its actually a 1968 Starfire V, referencing the serial number charts over at the Guild site.
What else do you want to know? It appears to be normal spec for one of these, 2 Guild anti-hum pickups, a Guild branded bigsby, master volume, 18th fret neck joint. The bridge placement is way too close to the bridge pickup and needs to be corrected to have proper intonation, otherwise your guitar appears to be original from the one photo provided. There's not much else to say.
What else do you want to know? It appears to be normal spec for one of these, 2 Guild anti-hum pickups, a Guild branded bigsby, master volume, 18th fret neck joint. The bridge placement is way too close to the bridge pickup and needs to be corrected to have proper intonation, otherwise your guitar appears to be original from the one photo provided. There's not much else to say.
rbrcbr
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You're welcome! I hope it didn't come across as standoffish or anything - just didn't want to recite factory specs at you/basic info about it that you probably already knew. The bridge placement is just a guess based on the photo - certainly worth double checking and verifying that it's in the wrong spot. It's easy enough to do yourself, if you're patient and don't mind taking some time with it. You want to make sure your guitar is in tune, then use a tuner to make sure that when you play the fretted 12th fret on the low E, it is the same note as the harmonic at the 12th fret on the low E. Basically you move the bridge placement forward towards the headstock if the fretted note is flat, or towards the tailpiece if the fretted note is sharp. The 12th fret harmonic is in tune and acts as a reference point because your guitar is in tune, to clarify.
Will do and thanks again!
JohnW63
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I've not seen one with the bridge right up on the lower pickup like that.
If it's a floating one, it would be easy to fix. Just find out where it is supposed to be first. ie: " How far from the end of the fretboard? ". I can measure my SF IV and report back, if you like.
Now, if it's pinned in place, that would be a bit scarier to fix. It's been in that location the whole time you've owned it?
Here is a Google search I just did on 1968 Guild Starfire V images. The bride is rather close, but not in the position you have.
All the ones of that era, even one I saw for 1972 showed a different bridge. I wonder if it was replaced and was move all the way up to get it close to intonated.
If it's a floating one, it would be easy to fix. Just find out where it is supposed to be first. ie: " How far from the end of the fretboard? ". I can measure my SF IV and report back, if you like.
Now, if it's pinned in place, that would be a bit scarier to fix. It's been in that location the whole time you've owned it?
Here is a Google search I just did on 1968 Guild Starfire V images. The bride is rather close, but not in the position you have.
All the ones of that era, even one I saw for 1972 showed a different bridge. I wonder if it was replaced and was move all the way up to get it close to intonated.
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James Hart
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1968 Starfire V EN-1900 here, owned by my Grandfather from 1970ish until I inherited it in 1991ish.
So mine looks to be correct as is then afterall? Thanks for posting. You've also inspired me to clean mine up, lol.1968 Starfire V EN-1900 here, owned by my Grandfather from 1970ish until I inherited it in 1991ish.
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It's correct wherever it intonates well.
James Hart
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Definitely!
Welcome aboard, eldal. That's a pretty Starfire!
I confirmed 1968 in the bible.
I confirmed 1968 in the bible.
SFIV1967
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Welcome to LTG! Here is a 1968 catalog page.
Disregard the old picture in the 1968 catalog, the 1969 catalog shows the picture which reflects the 1968 models better:
Ralf
Disregard the old picture in the 1968 catalog, the 1969 catalog shows the picture which reflects the 1968 models better:
Ralf
That's very cool to see! Thanks for thisWelcome to LTG! Here is a 1968 catalog page.
Disregard the old picture in the 1968 catalog, the 1969 catalog shows the picture which reflects the 1968 models better:
Ralf
hansmoust
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Hello dravlock77,
Welcome! Your Starfire V is indeed from the year 1968. Curious to know what the color finish designation is that's written on the label.
From what I can see in the photo I would say 'Brown', but it could be something else!
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl
I have sewn other examples of what people say are starfire v with binding on the headstock also. Maybe they are starfire vi? Not sure
hansmoust
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Thanks for the photos! Very nice! Ebony finish indeed! A Starfire VI would have binding on the headstock, but it would also have the G-shield inlay instead of the Chesterfield, which is on your guitar.
Re. I have seen other examples of what people say are starfire v with binding on the headstock also.
That may have been a Starfire V with a shrunken headstock overlay, which could look like binding from a distance!
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl
Re. I have seen other examples of what people say are starfire v with binding on the headstock also.
That may have been a Starfire V with a shrunken headstock overlay, which could look like binding from a distance!
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl
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