Looking for Guild Starfire 2 bass

lesh_lash · July 15, 2011, 05:37:23 AM

I am wanting to buy a Guild Starfire 2 bass in good condition. I do not care what year it is from 60's, 70's or 90's re-issue will do. Must be a mahogany body. Finish does not matter as I am going to strip it down. Just no wood cracks etc....

smokinbear · July 16, 2011, 01:02:58 PM

Price range???

hieronymous · July 17, 2011, 10:20:49 PM

I saw this one at Lightning Joe's Guitar Heaven Arroyo Grande, California (near San Luis Obispo, kind of between LA & San Francisco) - it's one of the reissues.

mg1125 · July 17, 2011, 11:22:41 PM

I'll have mine available for sale before next weekend once I get back from a trip.bass in in mint condition,all original.Let me know if you are interested>Thanks.

lesh_lash · July 18, 2011, 07:51:23 PM

Price will depend on what it is.. I will pay a fair market value for what year it is and what shape it is in. The one at Lightning Joes is nice and is a OK price but it is the maple body and I am looking for the mahogany body.

Miguel let me know what you are selling and I will consider it.

pasewark · July 18, 2011, 08:30:45 PM

I bought a '96 Maple Guild Starfire Reissue with the Hammon Darkstars already installed for $1400 on EBay a couple of years ago. I play that bass through an SF-2 and I can dial in an awesome early 70s Phil tone when I need it. Those reissues are excellent builds IMHO.

mg1125 · July 18, 2011, 10:41:30 PM

Hi Lesh.I think have what you want and looking for!let me know if you'll be interested once I get pictures on the way before the weekend.Thanks.

lesh_lash · July 19, 2011, 08:11:24 AM

I have been watching them sell on e-bay for the last 2 years as follows:

Guild Re-issues....$1,500
Guild Re-issues with dark stars....$2,000
Dearmonds....$600-$700
60's guilds approx $2,000

pasewark · July 19, 2011, 08:32:48 AM

Good luck! Post pics when you find one!

sonicus · July 19, 2011, 10:07:05 AM

lesh_lash , Have you ever come across any 60's Starfires that have an Alembic bridge and tailpiece? o better yet ___ Alembic bridge and tailpiece and Alembic pickups ? About 36 years ago I had both such projects . I still own one of them. (however not available for purchase). Pics of both can be found on this site. There are a few of us here that have some interesting ones with various modifications.

Happy Starfiring !

lesh_lash · July 19, 2011, 11:06:24 AM

That is why I am trying to get a Starfire.... I have been talking to Susan and seriously considering Alembic working one over for me.