Electric Basses

Guild Starfire I Bass - Pelham Blue

$ 669.00 $ 925.00

An iconic shape at an affordable price, Guild’s Starfire I Bass is a modern adaptation of the traditional Starfire Bass platform, exemplifying the features needed on a modern Hollowbody bass. Featuring a slimmed down, 2.4” body thickness, inward-shifted neck, short 30 ¾” scale length, and a 1 ½” nut width, the Starfire I Bass is a compact and accessible option for younger players, or those who want more freedom on stage. Stable tuning and easy adjustability are provided by the Tune-o-matic bass bridge, and the harp tailpiece adds a touch of Guild’s classic aesthetic, likening the bass to its upright ancestors. Guild’s own BC-1 BiCoil pickups adorn the bass, complete with hum resistant nickel covers and Alnico 5 magnet construction. Combined with the woody nature of semi-hollowbody tone and the volume and tone control, these pickups allow the player to dial in anything from modern, cutting bass tones to wooly, round, vintage tones. Pull up on the Volume Knob to reveal the push-pull vintage switch—a feature that adds presence with rolled down low frequencies, reminiscent of the parallel pickup configuration on vintage Hollowbody basses. Available with maple top, back, and sides in Vintage Walnut, and with Mahogany top, back, and sides in cherry red. Left-handed version also available in Cherry Red. All in a perfectly glossed polyurethane finish.

Serial Number: ISG230750183
Weight: 7 lbs

Body

Body Type	Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape	Starfire I Double 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	30 3/4" (781mm)
Neck Shape	Modern Thin "U"
Nut Width	1 1/2" (38mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	22.5mm
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	21
Fret Type	Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H)
Fingerboard Binding	1.5 mm Ivory ABS

Finish

Color	Vintage Walnut (VWN)

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing	2.2"(56mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel Plated
Bridge	Guild Bass Tune-O-Matic - Nickel
Tailpiece	Guild Bass Harp Tailpiece - Nickel
Nut Material	Composite
Tuning Machines	Guild Vintage Style Bass Tuners - Nickel
Strap Buttons	Vintage Pawn
Pickguard	N / A

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	N / A
Neck Pickup	N / A
Pickup Switch	N / A
Controls	Master Volume and Tone with Push/Pull "Vintage" Switch

Other

Strings	D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light (.045 - .105)
Included Case	N / A
Upper Bout Width	11 3/4" (299mm)
Lower Bout Width	16 3/8" (416mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Length	18 1/4" (464mm)
Overall Length	45 1/4" (1149mm)
Item #	3792410857

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Guild Starfire I Bass Left Handed - Cherry Red

Guild

$ 669.00 $ 925.00

An iconic shape at an affordable price, Guild’s Starfire I Bass is a modern adaptation of the traditional Starfire Bass platform, exemplifying the features needed on a modern Hollowbody bass. Featuring a slimmed down, 2.4” body thickness, inward-shifted neck, short 30 ¾” scale length, and a 1 ½” nut width, the Starfire I Bass is a compact and accessible option for younger players, or those who want more freedom on stage. Stable tuning and easy adjustability are provided by the Tune-o-matic bass bridge, and the harp tailpiece adds a touch of Guild’s classic aesthetic, likening the bass to its upright ancestors. Guild’s own BC-1 BiCoil pickups adorn the bass, complete with hum resistant nickel covers and Alnico 5 magnet construction. Combined with the woody nature of semi-hollowbody tone and the volume and tone control, these pickups allow the player to dial in anything from modern, cutting bass tones to wooly, round, vintage tones. Pull up on the Volume Knob to reveal the push-pull vintage switch—a feature that adds presence with rolled down low frequencies, reminiscent of the parallel pickup configuration on vintage Hollowbody basses. Available with maple top, back, and sides in Vintage Walnut, and with Mahogany top, back, and sides in cherry red. Left-handed version also available in Cherry Red. All in a perfectly glossed polyurethane finish.

Serial Number: ISG220455844
Weight: 6.8 lbs

Body

Body Type	Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape	Starfire I Double Cutaway
Body Top	Arched Mahogany
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	Mahogany
Side Purfling Inlay	N / A
Body Back	Arched Mahogany
Back Purfling Inlay	2-Ply Black and Ivory
Purfling	2-Ply Black and Ivory
Body Binding	Ivory

Neck

Neck Material	Mahogany
Scale Length	30 3/4" (781mm)
Neck Shape	Modern Thin "U"
Nut Width	1 1/2" (38mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	22.5mm
Truss Rod	Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench	4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material	Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12.5" (320mm)
Fingerboard Inlays	5mm Dots - Pearloid
Fingerboard Inlay Location	3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19
Frets Total	21
Fret Type	Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H)
Fingerboard Binding	1.5 mm Ivory ABS

Finish

Color	Cherry Red (CHR)

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing	2.2"(56mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel Plated
Bridge	Guild Bass Tune-O-Matic - Nickel
Tailpiece	Guild Bass Harp Tailpiece - Nickel
Nut Material	Composite
Tuning Machines	Guild Vintage Style Bass Tuners - Nickel
Strap Buttons	Vintage Pawn
Pickguard	N / A

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	N / A
Neck Pickup	N / A
Pickup Switch	N / A
Controls	Master Volume and Tone with Push/Pull "Vintage" Switch

Other

Strings	D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light (.045 - .105)
Included Case	Case Sold Separately
Upper Bout Width	11 3/4" (299mm)
Lower Bout Width	16 3/8" (416mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Length	18 1/4" (464mm)
Overall Length	45 1/4" (1149mm)

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Guild Starfire II Flamed Maple Bass - Natural

Guild

$ 1,649.00 $ 2,280.00

The Starfire Bass II Flamed Maple (FM) is back and better than ever. This dual-pickup, semi-hollow bass guitar adds both legendary style and a modern range of sonic options to Guild’s iconic Starfire Bass. Originally debuting in 1967, shortly after the single-pickup version, the Starfire Bass II quickly garnered a following that included Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane) and Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead). The recent addition of the BiSonic BS-1 neck pickup has expanded tonal options, giving bassists a warm, smooth sound for added flexibility. Individual volume, tone, and master volume knobs, along with and a pickup selector switch, allow for a variety of sonic options. As its name suggests, the Flamed Maple version replaced the original mahogany body with a stunning flamed maple—accentuated by the clear, high gloss finish. Includes a Guild Deluxe hardshell case.

Serial Number: KSG2304852
Weight: 9.0 lbs

specifications

Body

Body Type	Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape	Starfire Bass
Body Top	Flamed Maple
Body Wood (Solid Bodies)	N / A
Soundhole / F Holes Binding	Unbound F Holes
Body Sides	Flamed Maple
Body Back	Arched Flamed Maple
Purfling	Black / Ivory ABS
Body Binding	Cream ABS

Neck

Neck Material	Maple with a Walnut Center Strip
Scale Length	30 3/4" (781mm)
Neck Shape	Vintage Soft "U"
Nut Width	1 1/2" (38mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	22mm
Truss Rod	Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench	7mm Socket Wrench
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12" (305mm)
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Dots
Frets Total	21
Fret Type	Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding	Cream ABS

Finish

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing	2" (52mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel Plated
Bridge	Guild Adjustable Bass Bridge with Ebony Saddles
Tailpiece	N / A
Nut Material	Bone
Strap Buttons	Vintage Style
Pickguard	N / A

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	Guild BS-1 BiSonic Bass
Neck Pickup	Guild BS-1 BiSonic Bass
Pickup Switch	N / A
Controls	Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, Master Volume, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Other

Strings	D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light (.045 - .105)
Included Case	Guild Deluxe Electric Guitar Hardshell Case
Upper Bout Width	11 5/8" (295mm)
Lower Bout Width	16 3/8" (416mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1 3/4" (44mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1 3/4" (44mm)
Body Length	18 1/4" (464mm)
Overall Length	46" (1168mm)
Item #	3792410851

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Guild Starfire I Bass - Vintage Walnut

Guild

Sold Out $ 900.00

An iconic shape at an affordable price, Guild’s Starfire I Bass is a modern adaptation of the traditional Starfire Bass platform, exemplifying the features needed on a modern Hollowbody bass. Featuring a slimmed down, 2.4” body thickness, inward-shifted neck, short 30 ¾” scale length, and a 1 ½” nut width, the Starfire I Bass is a compact and accessible option for younger players, or those who want more freedom on stage. Stable tuning and easy adjustability are provided by the Tune-o-matic bass bridge, and the harp tailpiece adds a touch of Guild’s classic aesthetic, likening the bass to its upright ancestors. Guild’s own BC-1 BiCoil pickups adorn the bass, complete with hum resistant nickel covers and Alnico 5 magnet construction. Combined with the woody nature of semi-hollowbody tone and the volume and tone control, these pickups allow the player to dial in anything from modern, cutting bass tones to wooly, round, vintage tones. Pull up on the Volume Knob to reveal the push-pull vintage switch—a feature that adds presence with rolled down low frequencies, reminiscent of the parallel pickup configuration on vintage Hollowbody basses. Available with maple top, back, and sides in Vintage Walnut, and with Mahogany top, back, and sides in cherry red. Left-handed version also available in Cherry Red. All in a perfectly glossed polyurethane finish.

Serial Number: ISG220552929
Weight: 7.0lbs

Body

Body Type	Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape	Starfire I Double 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	30 3/4" (781mm)
Neck Shape	Modern Thin "U"
Nut Width	1 1/2" (38mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	22.5mm
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	21
Fret Type	Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H)
Fingerboard Binding	1.5 mm Ivory ABS

Finish

Color	Vintage Walnut (VWN)

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing	2.2"(56mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel Plated
Bridge	Guild Bass Tune-O-Matic - Nickel
Tailpiece	Guild Bass Harp Tailpiece - Nickel
Nut Material	Composite
Tuning Machines	Guild Vintage Style Bass Tuners - Nickel
Strap Buttons	Vintage Pawn
Pickguard	N / A

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	N / A
Neck Pickup	N / A
Pickup Switch	N / A
Controls	Master Volume and Tone with Push/Pull "Vintage" Switch

Other

Strings	D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light (.045 - .105)
Included Case	N / A
Upper Bout Width	11 3/4" (299mm)
Lower Bout Width	16 3/8" (416mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Length	18 1/4" (464mm)
Overall Length	45 1/4" (1149mm)
Item #	3792410857

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