Guild Starfire Bass II Semi-Hollow Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural Mahogany
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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
- Instrument Weight: 8.7 lbs
Condition | Open Box |
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SKU | GUILD-SFII-BN-OB-2 |
UPC | 809870302333 |