Guild Starfire II Bass - Black Reviews
Get that classic '60s bass sound with the Guild Starfire II semi-hollowbody bass guitar. This bass gives you distinctively warm, fat tones that sonically separate it from typical solidbody basses; a sound favored by groups like Jefferson Airplane and the Byrds. Its thinline semi-hollow body gives you much of the organic, resonant sound and rich overtones of a hollow instrument, while a pair of BiSonic pickups deliver the iconic low end you've heard on countless records. Plus, its short scale length makes it extra-comfortable to play. When you need a bass tone that sets you apart in a gig-ready instrument, you can turn to the Guild Starfire II bass with confidence.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Incredible
This bass blows me away. Every detail is perfect and they all contribute to it being a powerhouse of tone. The vintage style pickups and semi-hollow body give it a powerful thump while still feeling even. The rosewood saddles are beautiful and help keep the sound warmer. The soft u-shaped neck and short scale gives it a comfortable and easy to navigate feeling. I recommend this to anyone but I wish it came setup with flat-wound strings from the factory because that's where it really shines.
Sweet!
The Guild Starfire II was my 6th bass. It is has a sound that is different than my Fender Jazz basses, (and other solid bodies) Tacoma Thunderchief and the Hofner 500/1. 4.5 only because I know there are custom, exotic basses out there. This is now my "going to church" instrument as it has a sound that fits nicely behind the close harmonies of our singers. It's good for jazz, r&r or pop stuff. And everybody turns to look at it. There were no flaws in the finish; it is beautifully crafted and comfortable to play.
Two quibbles: first the very nice case that comes with, leans when sat down. And, although the instrument was nicely set up by Sweetwater, the G string is very close to the edge of the fingerboard. If you bend the note too far, you slide off!
Sweetwater's service was very good...even though I had to wait for the gratification of holding and playing it!
