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Guild 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass

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Step back in time with the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass, an iconic piece that blends classic beauty with rich, resonant sound. Known for its vintage appeal and tonal depth, this bass guitar has been a favorite among musicians who appreciate the nuances of mid-60s craftsmanship. Its hollowbody design not only contributes to its lightweight feel but also enhances the warmth and fullness of its sound, making it a versatile choice for various musical genres.

Equipped with dual humbucking pickups, this Guild Starfire delivers a smooth, mellow tone that can easily transition from a gentle thrum to a powerful growl, depending on your playing style. The mahogany body and neck provide both durability and a comfortable playing experience, making it ideal for long sessions on stage or in the studio. Its rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth surface for fluid finger movement, ensuring precision and ease in every note.

The 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass is a testament to timeless design, perfect for those seeking a blend of aesthetic and acoustic excellence. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a vintage enthusiast, this bass guitar is sure to be a cherished addition to your collection.

Key Features:

Dual humbucking pickups for versatile tonal options
Hollowbody design for enhanced resonance and reduced weight
Mahogany body and neck for durability and comfort
Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
Vintage design with classic 1960s craftsmanship

Product specs

Brand	Guild
Model	Starfire Bass
Finish	Cherry Red
Year	1966
Made In	United States
Categories	4-String Basses
Active / Passive Pickups	Passive Pickups
Active Preamp	No Preamp
Body Shape	Double Cutaway
Color Family	Red
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Number of Frets	21
Number of Strings	4-String
Pickup Configuration	H
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed

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What kind of music is the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass suitable for?: The 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass is well-suited for genres like rock, blues, and jazz, thanks to its warm, resonant tone and classic design. Its hollowbody construction provides a rich, full sound that complements both live performances and studio recordings.
What pickup configuration does the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass have?: The 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass features a single passive humbucker pickup, which delivers a smooth, vintage tone with reduced noise, ideal for classic bass sounds.
Is the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass comfortable to play?: Yes, the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass is known for its comfortable double cutaway body shape and rosewood fretboard, making it easy to access higher frets and providing a smooth playing experience.
How many frets does the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass have?: The 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass has 21 frets, which offers a standard range for most bass playing needs, suitable for various musical styles.
Does the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass have active electronics?: No, the 1966 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass features passive electronics, which offer a traditional, organic tone without the need for a battery-powered preamp.

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Ian - using the '66 hollow body Guild bass for "for the first time"

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'66 Guild Starfire Hollowbody Bass - HD Solo

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Simon Gallup

Bassist

The Cure

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Guild Starfire Cherry Red with two pickups, used in this promotional TV appearance. Used on the last 2 songs, "Catch" and "Just Like Heaven". Footage with the bass begins at timestamp 3:06, with the best and clearest footage of it appearing at 4:25 for about 15 seconds or so.

Trevor Dunn

Bassist

Melvins

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Trevor can be seen playing a 1966 Starfire Bass at 1:05 in this video. He talks about this bass on his website, saying, "It records beatifully and feels amazing. I have flatwound strings on right now. I believe it was made in '66 but it seems like most Starfires from that year have the neck pick-up whereas mine is closer to the bridge. I've used this bass on some of my own film music, Zorn's The Dreamers and some stuff with Yuka Honda."

Mark Stoermer

Bassist

The Killers

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Stoermer uses the Starfire when playing "This is Your Life" on the album Day & Age.

Ian Martin Allison

Bassist, Composer

Soul Asylum

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In this Youtube video Ian plays through 10 different basses for the concept "10 classic basses you need to play before you die". The seventh one is his red 66 Guild Starfire I. It is a 30" scale length, brazilian rosewood fingerboard, stringed with flat wounds. He used this for recording the song Monday, you’re not so bad by Jeremy Messersmith, as well as Verskotzis Talking to Myself (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cfccjm4lbtn/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=).

Branden Campbell

Singer, Bassist

Neon Trees

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"Number two that's out with me right now is my '66 Guild Starfire which is a read hollow body. What you'll notice on there is that it doesn't have the regular Hagstrom Bysonic pickup, because that's normally what they would use in those Guild Starfires back then. But when they couldn't get those in from Sweden, the pickup that's in there is typically what you would see in the old Hagstrom solid-body guitars. Some people call it the Mickey Mouse pickup because it looks so cheap. But again, it's still just a single coil and it is the loudest yet clearest pickups of any of my basses. Again this was just a real awesome find that I got last year. It's a stock pickup but it's very unique. I love the sound, I wouldn't change it - Flatwounds tuned to E-flat. I tune it to E-flat so that I can use it exclusively on 'Everybody Talks.' The cool thing with that is that we doubled the bass with a synth-bass line and on the chorus, and what's unique about that bass is that it complements it and has a real natural topend that complents the synth-bass as well. So I'm bringing the dirt and the cut of the note and then we're getting that underbody with the synth."