Guild Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut

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Guild Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut

Guild

Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 511895
Brand: Guild
Model: Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut
Price: $658.90

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This Starfire I Bass is a seriously cool vibe. It’s got that classic Guild semi-hollow warmth and a surprisingly punchy low end thanks to those BiCoil pickups. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage-voiced bass with a unique look and feel, especially those in blues, jazz, or classic rock bands.

Product Description

  • Guild Starfire I Bass Vintage Walnut
  • Electric Bass
  • Body style: Thinline Semi-Hollow with Mahogany center block
  • Body thickness: 61 mm
  • Body and top: Maple
  • 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: Vintage Walnut
PROS
  • • Maple top delivers bright, articulate tone with excellent projection
  • • Mahogany neck provides comfortable feel and warm midrange character
  • • BiCoil humbuckers offer a thick, vintage-inspired growl with reduced noise
  • • Tune-o-matic bridge and inHarpin tailpiece enhance tuning stability and sustain
CONS
  • • Semi-hollow construction can be prone to feedback at higher volumes
  • • Vintage Walnut finish might not appeal to players preferring modern aesthetics
  • • Scale length is shorter, potentially limiting reach for players with larger hands

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Key Features

Top Wood Maple
Back & Sides Maple with Mahogany center block
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Guild BC-1 BiCoil Humbucking
Scale Length 781 mm (approximately 30.7 in)
Frets 21
Strings Nickel-plated steel
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s warmer and rounder than a P-Bass, lacking the aggressive bite. Think more vintage growl than modern thump.
Absolutely; it tames the hollowness and adds sustain, preventing excessive resonance and feedback.

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