Guild Starfire I Bass Pelham Blue
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Guild
Starfire I Bass Pelham Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
560038
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Starfire I Bass Pelham Blue
Category:
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
Price:
$746.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starfire I Bass is a real treat – it nails that classic, thumpy semi-hollow vibe. The neck profile is comfortable, and the BC-1 pickups have a surprisingly modern edge. It’s an excellent choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with a touch of Guild's unique character, especially for blues, rock, and Motown-inspired grooves.
Product Description
- Guild Starfire I Bass Pelham Blue
- Electric Bass
- Style: Thinline Semi-Hollow with mahogany centre block
- Body thickness: 61 mm
- Body and top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Scale: 781 mm (30.75")
- 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: Pelham Blue
PROS
- • Maple top and mahogany core deliver a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Guild BC-1 humbuckers offer a vintage-voiced, punchy low-end with surprising clarity.
- • The 30.75” scale provides a comfortable feel and slightly looser string tension.
- • Pelham Blue finish is gorgeous, instantly recognizable, and adds vintage character.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow construction makes it more prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • The 61mm body thickness can feel a bit bulky for players accustomed to thinner basses.
- • Tone controls are basic; more advanced players might desire more sculpting options.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Maple
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Guild BC-1 BiCoil Hum-Cancelling
Scale Length
781 mm (30.75")
Frets
21
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Starfire offers a warmer, more complex tone with more sustain, while the P-Bass is more direct and fundamental.
Like any nitrocellulose finish, it requires care; avoid excessive bumping and consider a thin protective coating if you play aggressively.
It's likely a phase switch, altering the pickup's polarity and potentially creating a thinner, more scooped sound – a useful tool for dialing in different textures.
