Guild Starfire I Bass Cherry Red
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Guild
Starfire I Bass Cherry Red
Product Info
Article Number:
511900
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Starfire I Bass Cherry Red
Category:
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
Price:
$654.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Guild Starfire I Bass in Cherry Red is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired semi-hollow tone without the premium price tag. It's got a comfortable neck, a warm and woody sound that sits perfectly in a mix, and the hum-cancelling pickups keep things clean. This bass is ideal for blues, jazz, and classic rock players who want a unique voice.
Product Description
- Guild Starfire I Bass Cherry Red
- Electric Bass
- Body style: Thinline Semi-Hollow with Mahogany center block
- Body thickness: 61 mm
- Body and top: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 38.1 mm
- Scale: 781 mm
- 21 frets
- Pickup: Guild BC-1 BiCoil Hum-Cancelling
- Volume and tone controls
- Push/Pull Vintage switch
- Tune-o-matic bridge
- Guild "Harp" tailpiece
- Colour: Cherry Red
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant low-end and focused tone.
- • BiCoil hum-cancelling pickups deliver clean, articulate sound with vintage character.
- • Center block minimizes feedback common in semi-hollow basses, boosting stage usability.
- • Rosewood fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and classic feel.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow construction makes it more prone to handling noise than solid-body basses.
- • The shorter 781 mm scale might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Cherry Red finish, while beautiful, can be a fingerprint magnet requiring frequent cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Guild BC-1 BiCoil Hum-Cancelling
Scale Length
781 mm
Frets
21
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less airy and resonant than a full hollow-body, but the center block provides more focused projection and reduced feedback.
No, it’s a vintage switch that alters the pickup wiring, usually providing a slightly brighter and more mid-focused tone—not a true coil split.
The neck profile is likely a comfortable 'C' shape, similar to many vintage Guild designs, offering a familiar feel for players used to classic instruments.
