Old vs new Starfire IV

[gbowman]

I wonder what folks thoughts might be on getting a new vs an older Starfire IV. I had a dandy little red SF-4 around 1980 or so. It had the Guild tailpiece and a master volume. Great guitar that of course I should never have sold. Anyways, jump to today, I am thinking of either finding an old one to buy, or getting a new one. A new one would be cheaper, which is important, but do they have the "goods" like an older make..? I currently play a Heritage 535 for my 335 needs and also a lovely Guild Bluebird for all the Les Paul-is stuff, but I recall that the SF-4 was one of those perfect fit guitars.

 

[fronobulax]

Start here https://www.gad.net/Blog/gads-guilds/ while you wait for more focused answers.

 

[GAD]

I’ve had almost all if them and while the NS guitars are great for the money, the vintage Guilds are Just better. IMO YMMV etc.