Classic '60s Bass Vibe with Special-edition Upgrades
Nail that classic '60s bass sound with the Guild Starfire II Special semi-hollowbody bass guitar. In the capable hands of trendsetting bassists like Jefferson Airplane's Jack Casady and Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, the Starfire laid down the grooves for some of the most iconic music ever made. Available only at Sweetwater, this special-run Starfire II boasts cool features you won't find on the standard production models, such as maple body construction with a solid top that adds a certain vibrancy and brightness to the Starfire's classic fat, warm tone. The Starfire Bass II Special also rocks a smooth-as-glass, bound ebony fingerboard with block inlays for fast action, a luxurious hand feel, and wicked visuals. This special edition also gets a boost from a dynamic duo of Guild HB-B humbuckers that put out fearsome power and punch. Lastly, the Starfire Bass II Special wears a dazzling metallic finish that will look amazing under the stage lights!
Short-scale neck for playing comfort and rich tone
Of course, the short (30.75-inch) scale length of the Starfire Bass II Special makes it easier to navigate the fretboard, perfect for beginners and players with smaller hands. But did you know that the scale length of a guitar or bass has a direct impact on its tone? The harmonics your bass generates are spaced along the strings based on their length. Shorter strings generate harmonics that are packed in tighter, giving any note you play more harmonic richness than a longer scale would have. Just plug the Starfire bass into your bass amp, and you'll see what we mean, as notes come alive and cut through the mix without becoming overbearing.
Thinline semi-hollow body delivers the best of both worlds
The Guild Starfire Bass II Special delivers warm, fat tones not typically found in solidbody basses. Try as you may, you just can't get the same vibrant, overtone-rich sound of a hollowbody bass with a traditional solidbody. But instead of giving you a bulky instrument, Guild gave the Starfire II a thinline body style that delivers the woody thump of a hollow instrument plus the easy-playing comfort and feedback resistance of a solidbody bass. Take it from the bass players at Sweetwater — the Guild Starfire Bass II Special gives you the best of both worlds!
Guild Starfire II Semi-hollowbody Bass Guitar Features:
- Exclusive finish and upgrade package — available only at Sweetwater!
- Upgrades include bound fingerboard, block Inlays, metallic finish, and more
- Thinline semi-hollowbody based on the '60s Guild Starfire
- All-maple body with solid top for superior resonance and tone
- Mahogany set neck with Vintage Soft "U" profile and maple center strip
- Ebony fingerboard with 21 narrow-jumbo frets and block inlays
- Guild HB-B humbucking pickups serve up powerful, punchy, noise-free tone
- Per-pickup volume and tone controls, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch
- Short-scale neck for easy playability and harmonically rich tone
- Exceptional tone and looks from laminated mahogany back, sides, and top
- 3-piece mahogany/maple/mahogany neck for long-term playability
- Grover vintage-style bass tuners give you excellent tuning stability
- Included Guild deluxe case
