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.

Specifications

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

Misc.

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