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Starfire Bass II NAT

Starfire Bass II NAT

Guild
Description
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 6.4 kohms, similar in specification to a Hammon Darkstar, the Guild BS-1 provides a refined modern tone in a classic package.
Guild Starfire Bass II Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Emerald Green
Guild Starfire Bass II Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Emerald Green
Guild Starfire Bass II Short-Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Emerald Green
Features
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
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Reviews

5

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Amazing tone and feel
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Black finish discontinued1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Good Pick Up3
  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byChuck

    fromSherwood AR

    Great Bass have been playing it for a few weeks now. Very fun to play sound combinations are unimaginable will be much better when I get some flat wounds on.

  • Amazing tone and feel

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJohn H

    fromOntario, Canada

    This bass is beyond words. It's gorgeous, sounds amazing and the feel of it is incomparable. As soon as I held onto it, I knew it was "the one"... even before I plugged it in! The Starfire II with the black finish looks classy, like a 50's Thunderbird, and it turns the head of any other musician in the room. She sounds like dream with its warm tones, on any pickup with any tone setting. There's a lot of basses out there that are unfortunately super ugly, but this one definitely isn't and surpasses all the rest.

  • Incredible bass guitar!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMurphy, C.

    fromColonial Beach, VA

    Incredible bass guitar. Exceptional in all aspects. Far exceeded .you expectations.

  • One mean green machine!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBruce D

    fromLa Mesa, CA

    I've been playing guitar for many years. Dealing with the pandemic isolation, I decided to teach myself bass guitar. I have had standard scale basses in the past but never warmed up to them. I tried a short scale and, viola, I now enjoy the instrument. Guild has been making quality products for ages and this bass continues the tradition. I'm glad to have it in my guitar family. I would recommend this bass.

  • Better than expected from an overseas mfg. Great Quality!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byLaits

    fromAppleton, WI

    This guitar does not feel like an overseas, price point bass. The fretwork was very good with good fret edge dressing and level. The finish was flawless. The neck was narrow, but on the thicker side ... very much like my Fender Jazz bass in the first position. Overall volume pickup is a very nice touch when playing out live and adjusting on the fly.

  • Amazing Bass!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byBob

    fromHouston TX

    The sound options are amazing, It is everything I hoped it would be. Great Craftsmanship.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDaniel

    fromManchester vt

    Where was it made?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They are made in Korea.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byHarold

    fromNipomo CA

    Does the guild star fire II BASS. One with a hard shell case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it comes with a case.