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1965 Guild Starfire Bass Sunburst Hagstrom Bi-Sonic Pickup, Sounds Great!
1965 Guild Starfire Bass Sunburst Hagstrom Bi-Sonic Pickup, Sounds Great!
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Mint: blemish-free and not modified
Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)
Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)
Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)
Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument
Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair
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1965 Guild Starfire Bass Sunburst Hagstrom Bi-Sonic Pickup, Sounds Great!
Here is a very nice and vibey 1965 Guild Starfire Bass, a great-playing vintage example with the unmistakable character these mid-’60s Guild basses are known for.
This one features the highly regarded Hagstrom Bi-Sonic pickup, which delivers a strong, punchy, and articulate tone with plenty of depth and clarity. It’s a really musical pickup system and a big part of what makes these basses so special.
This example is a great player overall, and importantly there are no breaks or repairs, and the finish is all original.
It has been set up recently with a set of Thomastik flatwound strings, and plays nicely with good action across the board. The only changes are a set of Schaller tuners and upgraded strap buttons, both very player-friendly updates. If originality is a concern, the tuner conversion holes on the back could be addressed, but as-is it’s clearly set up to be used and enjoyed.
Cosmetically, the bass shows plenty of honest wear throughout, consistent with a well-played instrument, but nothing structural or concerning. The binding is fully intact, with only some light shrinkage in a few areas, which is common for Guilds of this era.
The frets still have decent life left, the neck feels solid, and the instrument plays well all the way up and down. The pickup is strong and healthy, delivering exactly the kind of classic, woody Guild bass tone these are loved for.
It comes with a recent Guild hardshell case.
The Details
- Condition: Very Good (Player Grade Vintage)
- Originality: Original finish; tuner and strap button upgrades
- Finish: Original
- Notes: Hagstrom Bi-Sonic pickup; no breaks or repairs; well-played example
Playability & Sound
This bass plays smoothly with a great setup and comfortable action, and delivers a fat, punchy, and articulate vintage bass tone. The Bi-Sonic pickup really shines here — strong output, great clarity, and lots of character in the mids.
Specifications
- Brand: Guild
- Model: Starfire Bass
- Year: 1965
- Pickup: Hagstrom Bi-Sonic
- Strings: Thomastik Flatwound
- Tuners: Schaller (upgraded)
- Finish: Original
- Case: Recent Guild Hardshell Case
- Weight: 7.6 lbs.
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