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STARFIRE BASS II NATURAL

Series: Newark St. Collection Basses

Finish Options:

Emerald Green
 
Cherry Red
 
Black
 
Natural

The Starfire Bass II is a dual-pickup semi-hollow bass guitar that adds sonic options to one of Guild’s most iconic models, the Starfire Bass. 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. Available in Black, Emerald Green, Natural, or Cherry Red.

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This bass is available through any Authorized Guild Dealer. Find one near you by clicking the button above. If you have any troubles finding a dealer near you, please don’t hesitate to contact us and a Guild Representative will be happy to help.

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A Closer Look at the Starfire Bass II

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.

See the Starfire Bass II in Action

Body
Body Type Semi-hollow Body
Body Shape Starfire Bass
Body Top Arched Mahogany
Body Wood (Solid Bodies) N / A
Soundhole / F Holes Binding Unbound F Holes
Body Sides Mahogany
Body Back Arched Mahogany
Purfling Black / Ivory ABS
Body Binding Cream ABS
Neck
Neck Material Mahogany with Maple 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
Fingerboard Inlay Location 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19, 21
Frets Total 21
Fret Type Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding Ivory ABS
Finish
Hardware
Bridge String Spacing 2" (51mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating Nickel
Bridge Guild Adjustable Bass Bridge with Ebony Saddles
Tailpiece N / A
Nut Material Bone
Strap Buttons Vintage Pawn
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 # 3792410850

Due to ongoing product development efforts, exact specifications are subject to change from time to time.

*This is a running spec change to comply with CITES regulations. More information.

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