The guitar owes its sound largely to the two HB-1 humbucker pickups Guild was known to use. There are dual tone and volume controls, a pickup switch, and a single master volume control. The master volume, which was first introduced to the Starfire line beginning with the V model, was a great feature that gave professionals even more control over their sound throughout the course of a gig. It was an addition many of the pros loved.

As far as the hardware was concerned, the Starfire VI featured gold plated Kolb tuners until 1965, when they switched to Grover RotoMatics. The gold-plated Bigsby tailpiece and vibrato added a touch of flair, especially on models with the sunburst finish, although many think they were somewhat visually overbearing. Nonetheless, this semi hollow archtop electric continued the rich, jazzy tones that the Starfire was known for. With the right amp setup an experienced player could achieve almost any sound he desired.

Unlike some of the other Starfire models that were resurrected in later years by Fender, the VI was never brought out of the moth balls - and probably never will be. On the open market today you can find used ones in excellent condition for between $3000-$5000. They are incredible instruments and rare finds in the vintage guitar market.