Guild
Description
An iconic shape at an affordable price, Guild’s Starfire I bass is a modern adaptation of the traditional Starfire Bass platform, exemplifying a modern hollowbody bass. Featuring a slim body shape, an inward shifted neck and a short 30.25" scale, the Starfire I bass is a compact and accessible option for younger players, or guitarists who want more freedom on stage. A tune-o-matic bass bridge provides stable tuning with easy adjustments while a harp tailpieces adds a touch of class, likening the bass to its upright ancestors.

The bass is equipped with Guild's own BC-1 BiCoil pickup, complete with hum-resistant nickel covers and Alnico 5 magnet construction. Combined with the woody nature of a semi-hollowbody along with volume and tone controls, these pickups allow the player to dial in anything from modern, cutting bass to wooly, round, vintage sounds. A push-pull vintage switch adds extra presence when needed with rolled down low frequencies, reminiscent of the parallel pickup configuration on vintage hollowbody basses.
Guild Starfire I Bass Short Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Red
Guild Starfire I Bass Short Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Red
Guild Starfire I Bass Short Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar Cherry Red
Features
  • Semi-hollow double cutaway
  • Set-in mahogany neck with Thin U profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • BC-1 BiCoil humbucking pickups
Specs
Neck
  • Shape: Thin U
  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 30.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Gloss
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: H
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Narrow-Tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Nut width: 1.5"
Body
  • Body Type: Semi-Hollow Double Cutaway
  • Body finish: Gloss
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-O-Matic/Trapeze
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Country of origin: Indonesia
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty.

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  • This bass is simply a beast

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    submitteda year ago

    byFlavio

    fromNew York, NY

    Guild Starfire I 100% delivers a vintage experience for a great price. It's well constructed and it sounds simply awesome. If you're looking for an instrument to transport you to the 60's but don't want to spend tons of money, go for it!

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  • asked byDaniel

    fromNew York

    Please recommend a Gator and/or Road Runner gig bag for the Guild Starfire I Bass Short Scale Semi-Hollow Electric Bass Guitar. Thank you.

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    Road Runner RR5TEB Highway Premium Electric Bass Gig Bag Black.