Guild Model Starfire II 1960

by A C
(Arkansas)

We have a Guild guitar Serial #14557, together with hard case, which belonged to my husband's brother. We believe he bought it new in about 1960. He was a policeman and played part time in a band. He died in 1967 and guitar has not been played since that time. Excellent condition. Will appreciate any info you can give us. We also have his Fender Super-Amp amplifier.

ANSWER

Hi, A C--

The serial number indicates that the guitar was manufacture in late 1960.

The Guitar is a Starfire II. Here is the Blue Book general info:

Single sharp cutaway thin hollow bound maple body, arched top, f-holes, raised black pickguard with star/logo, maple neck, 20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, adjustable rosewood bridge/harp trapeze tailpiece, bound blackface peghead with pearl Chesterfield/logo inlay, 3-per-side tuners, chrome hardware,2 single coil pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls

The pricing info:

Mint $1,750
Exc.+ $1,400
Exc. $1,100
Avg.+ $875
Avg. $700
General $575 If you can send more information--even a description, I can be more specific.

Regarding the amp:

Here are the Blue Book values--

1957-1960

Excellent $5,000 - 6,000
Average $3,500 - 4,000

Lynne

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