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lesh_lash
Junior
Username: lesh_lash

Post Number: 14
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 - 5:37 am:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: smokinbear

Post Number: 118
Registered: 11-2008
Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 1:02 pm:   Edit Post

Price range???
hieronymous
Senior Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 937
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 131
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post

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
Junior
Username: lesh_lash

Post Number: 15
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 7:51 pm:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: pasewark

Post Number: 106
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 8:30 pm:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: mg1125

Post Number: 133
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post

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
Junior
Username: lesh_lash

Post Number: 16
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 8:11 am:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: pasewark

Post Number: 107
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 8:32 am:   Edit Post

Good luck! Post pics when you find one!
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1933
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post

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
Junior
Username: lesh_lash

Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post

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.

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