1999 Dearmond by Guild Starfire! SOLD!
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Many players covet Guild's Dearmond line. Great quality and bang for the buck. Unfortunately, they were long ago discontinued making them popular in the used market. This Starfire is a great example of the breed and has some nice upgrade. The semi hollow maple body features a sustain block like an ES-335. Great for warm jazz sounds but also resistant to feedback. The maple neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. Dual USA made Goldtone humbuckers dish out big tones. The bridge has been upgraded to a Gibson Tuneomatic while the tailpiece has been changed to a genuine Gibson Stopbar. Originally the guitar had a harp shaped trapeze. A nice upgrade for sustain and easier string changes. The nut is upgraded to a Tusq brand for better stability. The switch is a USA Switchcraft. The finish is classic black for a great stage look. A really nice guitar for the bucks that's ready to perform.
Like most Dearmonds, this Starfire feels great and sounds good. The neck is straight, the action is low and the frets are fine. The pickups sound great and the electronics work as they should. Condition wise, this one is used and shows normal wear. Light to moderate pick and clearcoat scratches and moderate belt buckle wear. Still a good looking guitar. Comes in a hardshell case, a nice value.
Dearmond Starfires are a great deal stock. This example with nice upgrades is an even better bargain. If you're looking at an Epiphone Dot, Sheraton or similar semi hollowbody, this one deserves some serious consideration. A great guitar and an incredible value when you factor in the upgrades and hardshell case.
