{"product_id":"1965-guild-starfire-bass-sunburst-hagstrom-bi-sonic-pickup-sounds-great","title":"1965 Guild Starfire Bass Sunburst Hagstrom Bi-Sonic Pickup, Sounds Great!","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1965 Guild Starfire Bass Sunburst Hagstrom Bi-Sonic Pickup, Sounds Great!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"58\"\u003every nice and vibey 1965 Guild Starfire Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e, a great-playing vintage example with the unmistakable character these mid-’60s Guild basses are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThis one features the highly regarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eHagstrom Bi-Sonic pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eThis example is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"456\"\u003egreat player overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, and importantly there are \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eno breaks or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"544\"\u003efinish is all original\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eIt has been set up recently with a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eThomastik flatwound strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and plays nicely with \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"676\"\u003egood action across the board\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only changes are a set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eSchaller tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e and upgraded \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"758\"\u003estrap buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eCosmetically, the bass shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eplenty of honest wear throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with a well-played instrument, but nothing structural or concerning. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003ebinding is fully intact\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only some \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003elight shrinkage in a few areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is common for Guilds of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003efrets still have decent life left\u003c\/strong\u003e, the neck feels solid, and the instrument plays well all the way up and down. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003epickup is strong and healthy\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering exactly the kind of classic, woody Guild bass tone these are loved for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003erecent Guild hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z32aij\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (Player Grade Vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"smtb0c\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original finish; tuner and strap button upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dndpi0\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xetd4e\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hagstrom Bi-Sonic pickup; no breaks or repairs; well-played example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eThis bass plays \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003esmoothly with a great setup and comfortable action\u003c\/strong\u003e, and delivers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003efat, punchy, and articulate vintage bass tone\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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