Made to be played. That's what the manufacturer says about Guild electric guitars. Guild instruments have always been highly regarded and popular. The Starfire has become a trademark instrument, used by several musicians from the group The Kinks and Credence Clearwater Revival.
After Guild was acquired by Fender, production done at the Westerly, Rhode Island facilities was phased out and then integrated into the general production facilities of Fender. A Guild guitar built before this change in manufacturing is now a sought after vintage guitar.
Many people feel that the creative forces in music were especially active in the 60's and 80's. The Guild electric guitar was an important factor in this movement. If you are interested in dating a specific model there is a great deal of information available in researched special interest books or on the Internet that either pertains to the company itself of specific models.
If you browse some of the internet listings for Guild Electric Guitars, you can find some amazing offerings. For example, a new 2003 Guild Starfire V has been in storage since its manufacture. Never sold, it is in brand new condition. In addition, it has a label from the closed Westerly RI plant, something that adds to its collectability.
Asking prices for Guild Starfires depend on several factors. First is the model and year manufactured. The next is the condition. Condition of these guitars ranges from the wear you would expect to find in an instrument that has been used to appropriate maintenance and restoration to disastrous breaks, scratches and dings. Also a factor is whether or not the original case and labels are still in existence. If there is any paperwork such as the paid bill or the original users' manual, this can add to the market value of the guitar.
All in all, Guild Electric guitars have a long and illustrious history that lives on not only in the musical heritage they helped create and the mystique of vintage guitars.
Made to be played. The manufacturers weren't kidding.
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