Gear / Guitar

Guild Starfire

On 2 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

• Jerry GarciaEarly Dead: Guild, Les Paul, SG + Twins 1965–1972

  Guild Starfire (red): With the Warlocks, 1965. Dozin.com fan archive: Jerry Garcia guitar history ↗

• Phil LeshShow-by-show basses: 1965–1971 1965–1971Alembic + Wall of Sound 1970–1974

  Guild Starfire (red), Jul 1967–Jun 1969: The red Starfire that later became Big Brown. GDSets.com (fan archive): Phil's Basses, show-dated with photo credits ↗

  Guild Starfire, Alembic-modified ('Big Brown'): Quad pickup, active circuits. Premier Guitar: Remembering Phil Lesh (2024) ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

Affiliate links. ToneLineage may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Approximate new prices from zZounds listings checked 2026-10-21; they change.

• Squier Sonic Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$250 new approx.
• Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Maple~$500 new approx.

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

Buy the real thing

Search results may include different versions, reissues or used units. Check the listing.

ToneLineage is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists, manufacturers or retailers mentioned on this page. Names and trademarks belong to their owners.