I'd put the Starfire more on the blues side of the spectrum and the Sheraton more on the jazz side. They're both versatile instruments and I'm sure that both have been used for all genres, but I think the Starfire's voice is a bit more assertive, maybe a little snarlier. Hi, welcome! My experience is like that of with a recent Starfire V and an older Sheraton II. Just looking for comparisons or opinions on the Guild, or any of the others (It's a Guild forum, so I figure it'll sway that way, but still curious)
I'm not a trem-guy, and these are all 'trem-free' So, all but the Godin are made overseas.normally, I'd prefer a US made instrument, but I simply can't afford them at the moment. The Ibanez is about $100 less than the Guild and the Epiphone comes in at the budget price of about $500 less than the Guild. It was a big expense for me.but I wanted a USA Guild and it has been everything I could have hoped for.ĭoes anyone have experience with any/all of the semi-hollows I listed? Price-wise, the Guild 2nd most expensive, behind the Godin which is about $80 more. D-40 Traditional made in California, and I it. I'm narrowed down to an Epiphone Sheraton II Pro, Ibanez JSM10, Godin Montreal Premiere HG, or (here it comes) a Guild Starfire IV. I've never owned a semi-hollow electric, and unfortunately I live in a very rural area with no decent music stores within a couple hours.
