A Modern Take on an Iconic Short-scale Bass
The Guild Starfire I short-scale bass holds down the groove with a combination of classic '60s character and punchy modern sound. Speaking of sonics, with its semi-hollow construction and BC-1 BiCoil pickups, the Guild Starfire I bass serves up organic, resonant tones and chunky low-end grind like no other. Part vintage, part contemporary, yet completely timeless, bassists at Sweetwater have discovered a lot to love about the Guild Starfire I. Given its 30.75-inch scale length, the Starfire I is ideal for young players and equally capable of opening up new frontiers of playability for long-scale bass players. Its Thin-"U" profile mahogany neck urges you to explore its Indian Rosewood fretboard and incorporate unconventional bass techniques into your playing, such as chording, bends, and feverish runs. On top of that, the Guild Starfire I’s classy looks absolutely pop, ensuring that you'll command attention onstage.
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Exceptionally playable short-scale neck
The short (30.75-inch) scale length of the Starfire I bass makes it easier to navigate the fretboard. It's perfect for beginners and players with smaller hands, but anyone can enjoy this eminently playable semi-hollow bass. The short-scale length lets you comfortably play anywhere on the smooth, beautiful rosewood fingerboard. Just plug the Starfire I bass into your bass amp, and you'll see what we mean.
Thinline semi-hollowbody for comfortable playing and rich tone
Try as you may, you just can't get the same vibrant, overtone-rich sound of a hollowbody bass with a traditional solidbody. Instead of giving you a bulky instrument, Guild gave the Starfire I a thinline body style that provides the woody thump of a hollow instrument, plus the easy-playing comfort of a traditional bass. In short, the Guild Starfire I has all the tones and playability you want in a bass.
Based on the classic '60s Starfire
Classic rock recordings have no shortage of warm and groovy bass tones served up by hollowbody instruments. Bands like The Byrds and Jefferson Airplane relied on the original Starfire bass for their rhythmic foundation. With the Guild Starfire I semi-hollowbody bass, you can get that vibe, too.
Guild Starfire I Semi-hollowbody Bass Guitar Features:
- Thinline semi-hollowbody based on the '60s Guild Starfire
- BC-1 BiCoil pickups with Alnico V magnets serve up a modern tone
- Short-scale neck for comfortable access to all frets and chord positions
- Exceptional tone and looks from laminated maple back, sides, and top
- Mahogany with Thin-"U" neck profile for comfortable playability
- Guild vintage-style tuners give you excellent tuning stability
