Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany

SKU
GUILD-SFII-BN
Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany
Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany
$1,499.00
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Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany

Guild is proud to introduce the Starfire Bass II, a dual-pickup semi-hollow bass guitar that brings additional sonic options to one of Guild’s most iconic models. The Starfire Bass II originally debuted in 1967, shortly after the single-pickup version, and quickly garnered a following that included Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane) and Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead). The addition of the BiSonic BS-1 neck pickup on the Starfire Bass II gives bassists a warmer, smooth sound for added tonal flexibility. This double cutaway bass guitar features an arched laminate mahogany top and back, and mahogany sides, dual Guild BS-1 pickups, individual volume, tone, and master volume knobs, and a pickup selector switch. A clear, high gloss finish highlights this bass guitar’s natural beauty. The Starfire Bass II brings Guild’s vintage vibe to the modern bass player.

The Guild BS-1 BiSonic pickup was originally found in many of the solid and hollow body Guild basses in the 1960s and 70s. The BS-1 has developed a cult following resulting in several reissue versions and designs, including the famous Darkstar by Fred Hammon and BS-DS by Curtis Novak. Wound to 6.4K Ohms, similar in specification to a Hammon Darkstar, the Guild BS-1 provides a refined modern tone in a classic package.

Body

  • Body Construction: Semi-Hollowbody
  • Body Top, Back & Sides Wood: Laminated Mahogany
  • Body Shape: Starfire Bass
  • Bracing: Center Block
  • Finish: Natural, Gloss Polyurethane
  • Overall Guitar Length: 46″ (1168 mm)
  • Body Binding: Ivory White with Black/White Purfling
  • Soundhole/F-Holes Binding: Unbound F Holes

Neck

  • Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Vintage Soft “U”
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Scale Length: 30 3/4″ (781 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16”
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony
  • Fretboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
  • Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dot
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Fret Size: Narrow Jumbo

Hardware

  • Bridge: Guild Adjustable Bass Bridge with Ebony Saddles
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Vintage 142 Series
  • Hardware Finish/Plating: Nickel Plated
  • Control Knobs: Black Plastic
  • Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Guild BS-1 BiSonic Bass
  • Bridge Pickup: Guild BS-1 BiSonic Bass
  • Controls: Individual Volume & Tone, Master Volume, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: D’Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light, (.045-.105 Gauges)
  • Case: TKL Hardshell

The above photos may not be of the exact bass you'll receive. Figured tops, serial numbers, and instrument weights may differ. Please feel free to reach out for these and other in-hand details.

More Information
Condition New
SKU GUILD-SFII-BN
UPC 809870302333
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