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The Guild Starfire Bass II is a dual-pickup semi-hollow short scale electric 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 short scale 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.

This Starfire Bass II comes with a hardshell case.

BS-1 BiSonic pickup
The Guild BS-1 BiSonic pickup was originally found in many of the solid and hollowbody 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.
Open Box Guild Starfire Bass II Level 2 Natural 194744704659
Open Box Guild Starfire Bass II Level 2 Natural 194744704659
Open Box Guild Starfire Bass II Level 2 Natural 194744704659

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Neck
  • Shape: Vintage soft U
  • Wood: Mahogany with maple
  • Neck joint: Set
  • Scale length: 30.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Gloss
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: BS-1 BiSonic
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: BS-1 BiSonic
  • Brand: Guild
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Active preamp: Not applicable
  • Special electronics: Not applicable
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Narrow jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Semi-hollowbody
  • Body wood: Laminated mahogany
  • Top wood: Laminated mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
  • Coil tap or split: Not applicable
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: Not applicable
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Adjustable with rosewood saddles
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: Info not available
  • Country of origin: Korea