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Guild Starfire I SC in Snowcrest WhiteAn affordably priced, single cut Starfire has arrived. Based on the timeless Starfire II and III single cut body shape, the Starfire I SC features a 2 thick, hollow body with an added bridge block to increase bridge stability and improved resonance. Made with a sturdy arched maple top, back, and sides, the Starfire I SC has the airy tonality of a hollow body instrument with bright overtones and pronounced lows. The 24 3 4 scale length and modern thin
An affordably priced, single cut Starfire has arrived. Based on the timeless Starfire II and III single cut body shape, the Starfire I SC features a 2“ thick, hollow body with an added bridge block to increase bridge stability and improved resonance. Made with a sturdy arched maple top, back, and sides, the Starfire I SC has the airy tonality of a hollow body instrument with bright overtones and pronounced lows. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U” neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune. Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. All of these features come standard on the Starfire I platform. Available in Antique Sunburst. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I SC GVT comes equipped with Guild’s vibrato tailpiece featuring a roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility.
| Body Type | Semi-hollow Body |
| Body Shape | Starfire I Single Cutaway |
| Body Top | Arched Maple |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
| Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
| Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
| Body Sides | Maple |
| Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Back | Arched Maple |
| Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Body Binding | Ivory |
Neck
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
| Neck Shape | Modern Thin "U" |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20.5mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 22.5 mm |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12.5" (320mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Pearloid |
| Frets Total | 20 |
| Fret Type | Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H) |
| Fingerboard Binding | 1.5 mm Ivory ABS |
Finish
| Color | Snowcrest White (SCW) |
Hardware
| Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
| Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel |
| Tailpiece | Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Semi Hollow - Aluminum |
| Nut Material | Composite |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
| Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Bridge |
| Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Neck |
| Pickup Switch | 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls | Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, and Push/Pull Coil Split |
Other
| Strings | D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049) |
| Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
| Upper Bout Width | 11 3/4" (299mm) |
| Lower Bout Width | 16 3/8" (416mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 15/16" (49mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 15/16" (49mm) |
| Body Length | 18 1/4" (464mm) |
| Overall Length | 41 1/2" (1055mm) |
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★★★★★ 5
Beautiful story
Format: Kindle
Loved this book and the way it was written. Written words are a beautiful thing. Highly recommend this book to all
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Staying Connected Old School
Format: Kindle
The written word has power. Letter witing creates kindred connection. The Correspondant is a wonderful reminder of both! Full of heart and real life in out world not just smiles and happy moments.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Beautifully written and unique conversational format
Format: Hardcover
This was a great read—sad, but very well done. I really enjoyed the conversational format, since I’ve never read a book told in quite that way before. It felt fresh and different, and the writing was excellent. Overall, it was a very engaging and memorable book.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
many feelings
Format: Kindle
I didn’t know what this book was about when I first started reading.. one thing I felt at the beginning was…amazement? I love writing letters, something I don’t do often, I recently bought this beautiful fountain pen, I wanted to start small, writing greeting cards to family and friends, birthday cards, thank yous, etc. what I didn’t expect is the emotional toll this book had on me, and other members of my family who read the book for our book club. The subject matters, death of a child, husband dying of cancer, the significance of May 29th, all impacted our family, and so, as I read this book, I had to put it down several times because I had to cry, compose myself, think of regrets I have, and remember.
How amazing it is that Sybil was able to write all about the death of her child to her dead child. I always say that writing it down on paper releases your burden in your head…it is true, I think writing letters, even the ones she didn’t send helped her quiet her head, at least for a while. I truly love this book. I have been borrowing books from Libby to read for our book club for a very long time, there have been books that I fell in love with, and always thought if I want to read them again I’ll just borrow them again, this book is the first one that I want to own physically to put on my shelf and know that I have it to read over and over again when I want to reflect and then quiet my head. ( This is the longest review I’ve written about a book I’ve read, I hope it makes sense).
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Successful Epistolary Novel
Format: Kindle
When we first meet Sybil Van Antwerp, age 73, she is retired from law and spends a lot of time writing letters and emails. She also reads a lot and is interested in what her correspondents are reading. She has children and grandchildren, but she lives alone in Annapolis, Maryland, and doesn’t see her family very often. During the course of reading her correspondence, we very gradually learn about Sybil—her history and her present troubles. She is a complicated character and several times in reading The Correspondent I paused to ask myself what I thought of Sybil—did I like her? What about her kept me from the immediate response a reader usually has about the main character of a book? Even at the end of the book, I am still ambivalent about Sybil, but I certainly understand her much better.
Sybil, herself, and the book have so many layers. There is true depth to the story. My book club took deep dives into it over a period of three weeks, and I don’t think we have sampled all the topics represented in this book. It is a wonderful novel for stimulating meaningful discussion.
Neurodivergence is not called out or named, but it comes to mind in thinking about Harry, a child who is the son of a judge, a former colleague of Sybil. The boy doesn’t quite fit in socially with his peers, but he is brilliant. Sybil makes the perfect “pen pal” for Harry because they have some of the same characteristics. As a child she was punished for “insolence and rudeness,” but her parents were just trying to mold her into a polite young lady as expected by society. She was blunt and didn’t have many friends.
There are so many other issues worthy of discussion, but they would most certainly bring up spoilers. I won’t do that to you. Readers should have the opportunity to see the story gradually emerge from the letters, including a continuing one that the reader doesn’t know to whom Sybil is writing. Sybil sets the word “stone” for secrets, and there are stones in this book making it a puzzle, a mystery of sorts—for the reader.
As a reviewer, I tend to go quickly from one book to the next as soon as I have composed and published my thoughts. Characters in various books can even blend together. This is not the case with The Correspondent. The characters in this book, especially Sybil, have stayed with me and come to mind frequently as I go through my day. Virginia Evans has created a fictional world with impact. Just as Sybil needed time (years in her case) to process the events of her life, the reader will need time to process them and their effects on Sybil as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026