STARFIRE BASS II FLAMED MAPLE

    Series: Newark St. Collection Basses

    The Starfire Bass II Flamed Maple (FM) is a dual-pickup semi-hollow bass guitar that adds additional sonic options to Guild’s iconic 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. As its name suggests, the Flamed Maple version replaced the original mahogany body with flamed maple. It includes 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.

    List Price: $2,010
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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.

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      SPECIFICATIONS

      Body:

      Body ConstructionSemi-Hollowbody
      Body TopFlamed maple
      Body BackArched flamed maple
      Body SidesFlamed maple
      Body ShapeStarfire Bass
      BracingCenter Block
      FinishGloss Polyurethane
      Body Depth Upper Bout1 3/4″ (44 mm)
      Body Depth Lower Bout1 3/4″ (44 mm)
      Body Length18 1/4″ (464 mm)
      Body Width Lower Bout16 3/8″ (416 mm)
      Body Width Upper Bout11 5/8″ (295 mm)
      Overall Guitar Length46″ (1168 mm)
      Body BindingCream ABS
      PurflingBlack • Ivory ABS
      Soundhole/F-Holes BindingUnbound F Holes

      Neck:

      Neck MaterialMahogany with a Maple Center Strip
      Neck ShapeVintage Soft “U”
      Neck FinishGloss Polyurethane
      Scale Length30 3/4″ (781 mm)
      Nut Width1 ½” (38mm)
      Nut MaterialBone
      Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood or Ebony (Dependent on production date)*
      Fingerboard Radius12″ (305 mm)
      Fingerboard InlaysPearloid Dot
      # of Frets21
      Fret SizeNarrow Jumbo
      Tuning MachinesGrover Vintage 142 Series
      Hardware Finish/PlatingNickel Plated

      Truss RodDual-Action
      Truss Rod Wrench7mm Socket Wrench

      Features:

      BridgeGuild Adjustable Bass Bridge with
      Rosewood or Ebony Saddles (Dependent on production date)*
      StringsD’Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound Bass, Custom Light, (.045-.105 Gauges)
      Case or Gig BagTKL Deluxe Hardshell
      Neck PickupGuild BS-1 BiSonic Bass
      Bridge PickupGuild® BS-1 BiSonic Bass
      Pickup ConfigurationSS
      Control KnobsBlack Plastic
      ControlsIndividual Volume & Tone, Master Volume, 3-wayToggle Pickup Selector
      Strap ButtonsVintage-Style
      Item Number379-2410-851

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

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