starfire ii

  1. May Cassidy

    Guild Starfire II Still Buzzing

    My beloved Starfire bass has had some electronic hum for a while. It's not quite as noticeable live, but when recording it can het pretty noisy. After taking it to my local guitar store, who usually does very good work, the noise was back in about a week. Perhaps this calls into question the...
  2. Guild Starfire II Reissue
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    For sale Guild Starfire II Reissue

    And sold!
    $1,000.00
  3. laklandfan07

    SOLD Guild Starfire II Reissue

    Wanna get your Tame Impala/Beatles on? Selling this short scale beauty as i do have another bass with a similar vibe and I’m trying to thin the herd. Neck pickup is a tad finicky but jostling the pickup selector get it going, maybe a dirty pot or bad connection. The issue is priced in. will...
  4. 2017 Guild Starfire II
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    For sale 2017 Guild Starfire II

    I really want to enjoy the little short-scales but finally need to deal with the truth that my ample carriage is just not built for small basses. 31” scale on a 7 1/2 pound thumper, the slimmest neck since Kristin Chenoweth. Two BiSonic pickups, separate volume and tone controls for each, plus a...
    $700.00
  5. Trabeen

    SOLD 2017 Guild Starfire II

    I really want to enjoy the little short-scales but finally need to deal with the truth that my ample carriage is just not built for small basses. 31” scale on a 7 1/2 pound thumper, the slimmest neck since Kristin Chenoweth. Two BiSonic pickups, separate volume and tone controls for each, plus a...
  6. L

    Guild Starfire II Capacitors

    Does anyone know which capacitor values are stock in the current re-issue of this bass? I would rather not disassemble the electronics to find out what's in there before ordering some alternatives to experiment with. Thanks.
  7. 513rocks.com

    Just got a Guild Starfire II.... Can't find my strings...

    Just got a Starfire II on eBay. Hate getting guitars without playing first but really want to try one of these. I'm doin a country Acoustic thing and think this would be a good fit for it. The problem.....tryI'm a flat player and love LaBella Deep Talkin Flats but can't find them in medium...
  8. t-ray
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    For sale GUILD STARFIRE II SEMI HOLLOW EXC COND. GUILD HSC.

    Great reissue of the Guild STARFIRE II. BiSonic pickups, pickup select toggle, volume/ tone for each with a master volume (very useful). Vintage style bridge with rosewood saddles, fully adjustable. Grover tuning machines. 31" scale. Thin Jazz like neck.
    $750.00
  9. t-ray

    No longer available GUILD STARFIRE II SEMI HOLLOW EXC COND. GUILD HSC.

    Great reissue of the Guild STARFIRE II. BiSonic pickups, pickup select toggle, volume/ tone for each with a master volume (very useful). Vintage style bridge with rosewood saddles, fully adjustable. Grover tuning machines. 31" scale. Thin Jazz like neck.
  10. Guild Starfire II USA Made
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    For sale Guild Starfire II USA Made

    I acquired this in a trade last year. Fantastic bass. Just not getting much use. Plus the neck is a little too small for my preference (I play P basses mostly w 1.75" width). This neck is small and thin, closer to a Jazz bass. Made in late 90's. Bass has vintage Guild tuners and bridge...
    $1,300.00
  11. D Bopp

    SOLD Guild Starfire II USA Made

    I acquired this in a trade last year. Fantastic bass. Just not getting much use. Plus the neck is a little too small for my preference (I play P basses mostly w 1.75" width). This neck is small and thin, closer to a Jazz bass. Made in late 90's. Bass has vintage Guild tuners and bridge...
  12. Guild Starfire II - accepting offers!
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    For sale Guild Starfire II - accepting offers!

    PM sent.
    $900.00
  13. tminus10

    SOLD Guild Starfire II - accepting offers!

    This is from the Newark St collection. These are really cool, great sounding, unique and fun basses to play. I'm just not using it as much as I thought I might and I need funds for some other gear. This is in like new condition. Only a few months old and it hasn't left the house. [This invalid...
  14. Guild starfire II
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    For sale Guild starfire II

    Emerald green! As new, no issues, not a single scratch, pro installation of Dunlop strap locks with much better balance and original guild thumbrest. Comes in ohsc shipped conus PayPal $777
    $777.00
  15. moonbass-de

    SOLD Guild starfire II

    Emerald green! As new, no issues, not a single scratch, pro installation of Dunlop strap locks with much better balance and original guild thumbrest. Comes in ohsc shipped conus PayPal $777
  16. 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-Repost
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    For sale 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-Repost

    Hi, I am having a new Modulus TBX5 being built for me. That's going to cost a lot of money. So I regretfully have to sell my basically new Guild Starfire II. I have purchased 2-67 Starfire II's and kept this because it sounded as good or better than the actual vintage 67'. Plus its new...great...
    $1,395.00
  17. Bassman8416

    SOLD 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-Repost

    Hi, I am having a new Modulus TBX5 being built for me. That's going to cost a lot of money. So I regretfully have to sell my basically new Guild Starfire II. I have purchased 2-67 Starfire II's and kept this because it sounded as good or better than the actual vintage 67'. Plus its new...great...
  18. Vintage Guild Starfire II Bass
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    For sale Vintage Guild Starfire II Bass

    Beautiful Guild Starfire II Bass that I would like to trade for a Fender American Vintage 74 or 75 Jazz Bass. Plays and sounds fantastic, just not getting the time it deserves. Includes the original hardshell case and case candy. Westerly, RI made (Pre-Fender, USA). Feel free to PM me with any...
    $1,500.00
  19. Shadi

    SOLD Vintage Guild Starfire II Bass

    Beautiful Guild Starfire II Bass that I would like to trade for a Fender American Vintage 74 or 75 Jazz Bass. Plays and sounds fantastic, just not getting the time it deserves. Includes the original hardshell case and case candy. Westerly, RI made (Pre-Fender, USA). Feel free to PM me with any...
  20. Bassman8416

    How to clean pots on a Guild Starfire II semihollow?

    Hi, Just wondering if any of the pros here could guide me through cleaning the pots on my Guild Starfire II. Its a reissue with Curtis Novak pickups. I was thinking I lift the bridge pickup out and then have access to the pots that way...take the knobs off loosen and accessing the pots through...
  21. Guild starfire II, hsc
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    For sale Guild starfire II, hsc

    Starfire II, as New, I just have to many basses and this was another impulse buy! In original hard case, 2 hours playtime, never in a store, perfect condition! Shipped conus PayPal $699
    $699.00
  22. moonbass-de

    SOLD Guild starfire II, hsc

    Starfire II, as New, I just have to many basses and this was another impulse buy! In original hard case, 2 hours playtime, never in a store, perfect condition! Shipped conus PayPal $699
  23. 1967 Guild Starfire II Bass Guitar
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    For sale 1967 Guild Starfire II Bass Guitar

    I am selling my 67' Guild Starfire II. It just returned form Tom Jacobs, former Guild employee(back in the day) See the receipt for work done. Close to $300, not including shipping. "Tone Suck" switch is gone and bypassed and tone caps upgraded along with frets leveled and crowned and some other...
    $3,150.00
  24. Bassman8416

    SOLD 1967 Guild Starfire II Bass Guitar

    I am selling my 67' Guild Starfire II. It just returned form Tom Jacobs, former Guild employee(back in the day) See the receipt for work done. Close to $300, not including shipping. "Tone Suck" switch is gone and bypassed and tone caps upgraded along with frets leveled and crowned and some other...
  25. 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-price drop
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    For sale 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-price drop

    Hey Folks I just got a 67' Guild Starfire II, so this beauty that I put a lot of money in to upgrade has to go. It is as close as you can get to the original for much less money. Excellent condition. I purchased Curtis Novak pickups and had them installed. I do not have the original pu's which...
    $1,450.00
  26. Bassman8416

    No longer available 2017 Guild Starfire II Reissue w/Novak Pickups-price drop

    Hey Folks I just got a 67' Guild Starfire II, so this beauty that I put a lot of money in to upgrade has to go. It is as close as you can get to the original for much less money. Excellent condition. I purchased Curtis Novak pickups and had them installed. I do not have the original pu's which...
  27. 2016 Guild Starfire II MINT
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    For sale 2016 Guild Starfire II MINT

    2016 Guild SF owned for three months. I've only used it a handfull of times. I recently picked up a great deal on a modulus so I'm trying to get some of my money back. Bass is in amazing shape. No significant dings, scratches or dents. Still have OHSC. Action is amazing. I will split shipping...
    $950.00
  28. Stephen Hurley

    For Sale 2016 Guild Starfire II MINT

    2016 Guild SF owned for three months. I've only used it a handfull of times. I recently picked up a great deal on a modulus so I'm trying to get some of my money back. Bass is in amazing shape. No significant dings, scratches or dents. Still have OHSC. Action is amazing. I will split shipping...
  29. Guild Newark Street Starfire II w/case, exceptional condition
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    For sale Guild Newark Street Starfire II w/case, exceptional condition

    Guild Newark Street Starfire II, first production run, never left our smoke free controlled climate home. Virtually mint condition, only marks are single non-visible screw holes under the tuners from trying Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a small crack in the master volume knob. Weight is a...
    $875.00
  30. ric426

    SOLD Guild Newark Street Starfire II w/case, exceptional condition

    Guild Newark Street Starfire II, first production run, never left our smoke free controlled climate home. Virtually mint condition, only marks are single non-visible screw holes under the tuners from trying Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a small crack in the master volume knob. Weight is a...
  31. whirledpeas
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    For sale Feeler- Guild Starfire II (made in USA) Westerly RI with upgrades! (NuSonic pups!!)

    The herd thinning efforts sadly continue... Another recent acquisition that I'd really love to keep! Just awesome. SOLD - Price drop! Guild Starfire 90s westerly RI PM with questions.
    $1,600.00
  32. whirledpeas

    No longer available Feeler- Guild Starfire II (made in USA) Westerly RI with upgrades! (NuSonic pups!!)

    The herd thinning efforts sadly continue... Another recent acquisition that I'd really love to keep! Just awesome. SOLD - Price drop! Guild Starfire 90s westerly RI PM with questions.
  33. Guild starfire II 2016
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    For sale Guild starfire II 2016

    Just a few hours old in original hsc with all case goodies. Not a single scratch on it. Great bass but the body shape doesn't agree with me! $850 PayPal shipped conus.
    $850.00
  34. moonbass-de

    SOLD Guild starfire II 2016

    Just a few hours old in original hsc with all case goodies. Not a single scratch on it. Great bass but the body shape doesn't agree with me! $850 PayPal shipped conus.
  35. Krikcet

    Guild Starfire II No Low End

    Hi guys! I've got a Guild Starfire II reissue and I absolutely love it. However, there is a pretty distinct lack of real low end compared to my long scale solidbody ltd f4e. I just can't really drop any bombs with the bottom end of my E string. I read somewhere that Jack Casady (and the folks at...
  36. whirledpeas

    Dearmond, Guild Newark St, or recent US Guild?

    Hey TB, I've been thinking about picking up a short or medium scale hollow/semi-hollow 4 string bass. I'd love to snag a vintage Guild Starfire II, but I think I may be better served with a more economical option. I've considered a late 90s Dearmond Starfire II, a more recent Guild Newark St...
  37. Guild Starfire II USA late 90's
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    For sale Guild Starfire II USA late 90's

    I just picked this up from a really solid TB member. But G.A.S. has struck again and although this bass is sweet, I really won't be using it much and need the cash. USA made, much nicer than the made in Korea DeArmonds(I have owned a couple). Check out the pics from the seller, I polished...
    $1,400.00
  38. Bassman8416

    SOLD Guild Starfire II USA late 90's

    I just picked this up from a really solid TB member. But G.A.S. has struck again and although this bass is sweet, I really won't be using it much and need the cash. USA made, much nicer than the made in Korea DeArmonds(I have owned a couple). Check out the pics from the seller, I polished...
  39. Krikcet

    Guild Starfire II Neck Dive!

    Hi guys! I've pretty recently acquired a Guild Starfire II, and I absolutely love it. The only complaint I have is the neck dive. I'm forced to hold the body with my right arm, and this causes my wrist to bend in a pretty unhealthy way. Does anyone have any suggestions? I use a Comfort-Strapp...
  40. M

    Guild Starfire ii vs Warwick Star bass

    Hey, I have not been able to find a direct comparison between these two and would like to hear from someone with direct experience with the both of them... The Guild appeals more aesthetically to me (I can not quite get the warwick head stock) but online demos the tone of the warwick seems to...