Dating my Starfire II Bass

katthestar

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I’ve wined it and dined it, but my bass refuses to tell me her age. I just realized that I either can’t read the Guild serial number chart, or am just confused. I see no listings on the PDF for the Starfire basses. I’m guessing mine is a 1996, but I’m not sure. The serial number is AG100104. I know it’s 90’s because it’s slim and has the metal bridge and half closed tuners. I’ve been told it’s all original, except for the Dark Star pickups. I also know it’s a factory second. I bought it from a guy in Colorado who always has Starfire basses for sale, and has sold a few 90’s ones with Dark Stars installed.
 

ukulelelab

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Hello Hans, my starfire II bass has s/n AG100070 so I guess 1996?
 

Minnesota Flats

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Fair enough...

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...and thanks, again, mavuser, Conservator Par Excellence!
 
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Minnesota Flats

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Nice, ukelelelab!

Hope this thread doesn't wind up crashing the site by exceeding some beauty threshold!
 

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First, we'll need to define terms: can we agree that bald on top with a fringe of hair around the sides and back is the tonsorial equivalent of a sunburst finish?
 

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"But I wear a Guild ball cap to prevent a sunburst... "

AKA: "flamed top".
 
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