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Semi-hollow. From the jangle of the Byrds to the psychedelia of Jefferson Airplane to countless other acts, many sounds of the ’60s were underpinned by the deep and indispensable sound of the Starfire Bass, and players can now enjoy that rich sound and feel once again. Guild’s new Starfire Bass has it all—the extra-thin semi-hollow body, the elegant double-cutaway design, a single powerful BiSonic pickup, and a great deal more. The welcome return of a true Guild classic.
4-string Semi-hollowbody Electric Bass with Mahogany Top
Split Single-coil Pickup - Cherry
Rosewood Fingerboard
Mahogany Neck
Sides
20+ year pro here. Got interested in this model when it was first released to fill the "short scale semihollow" gap in my collection. I'm very pleased with it. The split P-style pickup is unique for this format, and being able to switch from series to parallel via push-pull is a nice feature. Neck profile doesn't feel entirely different from a Fender Mustang Bass, but the tune-o-matic style bridge and tailpiece setup makes the string action feel much more like a standard 34" scale bass.Pros: Excellent tone. Great playability, even right out of the box. Great quality at this price point.Cons: Heavy, clunky, standard issue tuning keys that are marginally stable and add unwanted weight to the headstock, making it prone to neck dive. (My solution for this was to replace them with a set of Hipshot USA Ultralite tuners, which took a little over 4oz off the headstock. Made a huge difference in instrument balance and tuning stability.)Other con, but not with the instrument itself: It's not easy to find a decent case for this model without breaking the bank due to the ~16" lower bout. The Guild/TKL fitted hard case is almost $200, and the Guild Starfire gig bag is about $140. There is a gig bag available on Amazon made by ChromaCast for ~$65 that fits (albeit a little tight on the headstock with the stock tuners), but it's nothing I would tour or fly with - for local gigs/rehearsals, it's perfect.Overall, if you need a short scale semihollow in your arsenal and don't want to throw down for a vintage Gretsch, this one will more than fill the role. Very happy with the purchase.
