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Continue ShoppingGuild Starfire I Bass Sunburst 1968
Short-Scale 4-String Semi-Hollow Body Bass Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Guild Starfire I Bass Sunburst 1968
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with center block and laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-7/16"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Hagstrom-made Bisonic pickup and Guild wiring harness, with tone switch and volume/tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme
Hardware: The bass has a non-original bone nut
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bass has a non-original bone nute.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with swirls and small blemishes throughout. There are areas of finish checking on the body, as well as several small dings around the sides of the body. The back of the body has some light buckle rash, and there are a couple small marks on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: BA1899
Tech Notes: Plays best with medium-low action and moderate neck relief; the bass is currently set up with flat wound strings. The neck has a twist resulting in extra relief on the treble side, and has a swoop upward at the heel on both sides. The bass has been set up to accommodate these factors. The serial number dates to 1968.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow body with center block and laminated maple back, sides, and top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-7/16"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute
Electronics: Original Hagstrom-made Bisonic pickup and Guild wiring harness, with tone switch and volume/tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme
Hardware: The bass has a non-original bone nut
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bass has a non-original bone nute.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with swirls and small blemishes throughout. There are areas of finish checking on the body, as well as several small dings around the sides of the body. The back of the body has some light buckle rash, and there are a couple small marks on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: BA1899
Tech Notes: Plays best with medium-low action and moderate neck relief; the bass is currently set up with flat wound strings. The neck has a twist resulting in extra relief on the treble side, and has a swoop upward at the heel on both sides. The bass has been set up to accommodate these factors. The serial number dates to 1968.
Trade
- Brand: Guild
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Semi-hollow body with center block and laminated maple back, sides, and top |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .88" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-7/16" |
| Scale Length: | 30 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock volute |
| Electronics: | Original Hagstrom-made Bisonic pickup and Guild wiring harness, with tone switch and volume/tone controls. |
| Pickup Measurements: | N/A due to wiring scheme |
| Hardware: | The bass has a non-original bone nut |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The bass has a non-original bone nute. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass has aged nicely; the finish is glossy with swirls and small blemishes throughout. There are areas of finish checking on the body, as well as several small dings around the sides of the body. The back of the body has some light buckle rash, and there are a couple small marks on the back of the neck. |
| Serial Number: | BA1899 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays best with medium-low action and moderate neck relief; the bass is currently set up with flat wound strings. The neck has a twist resulting in extra relief on the treble side, and has a swoop upward at the heel on both sides. The bass has been set up to accommodate these factors. The serial number dates to 1968. |