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[twocorgis]

Re: 66 Starfire

Welcome here JustinStrings, and way to make an entrance!

That one looks like a beautifully aged example, just oozing that wonderful Hoboken Guild mojo. The pickup placement and straight across bridge would definitely make it a '66. Does it have the original hard shell case by any chance?

The Fender next to it looks pretty cool too!

 

[fronobulax]

Re: 66 Starfire

Welcome. Just looking at it I'd describe it as a sunburst Starfire I with a Bisonic pickup "in the sweet spot". The headstock area is a little rough but otherwise it is in slightly above average condition for a Starfire from '65-'67. Everything looks present and original. The configuration is consistent with a 1966 date. Serial number would probably lock that it. Between BA-3xx and BA-55x perhaps?

In anticipation of your next question, I don't think anyone here has experience converting to a lefty and there are a lot of folks who would discourage a conversion on a bass that is pretty much in original condition. it looks like prices might be starting to rise a bit so if it sold on eBay for something between $1500 and $2000 I wouldn't be surprised. Drop that by $100 if no hard case.

 

[fronobulax]

Re: 66 Starfire

The pickup placement and straight across bridge would definitely make it a '66.

Actually Hans reminded me that In The Beginning was the Bisonic and it was in the sweet spot and It Was Good!!!. So the only way I can tell this is a '66 instead of an early '65 is the wooden saddles.

 

[jte]

Re: 66 Starfire

Hi, Justin!

Glad you found the LTG site- Hope this helps you decide what to do with the Starfire!

John

 

[mgod]

Re: 66 Starfire

It wouldn't be that hard to make it a lefty. New nut, realign the bridge saddles. Play with teeth.

 

[bklynbass]

Re: 66 Starfire

Wow, great scores. I'm impressed! The strings on the starfire look soulful...like 40 year old LaBellas. How do they sound?