theactor19
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I have been craving a Starfire II bass as I'm a huge Jefferson Airplane fan and love Jack Cassidy's playing, especially in 1967.
So while perusing the Guild website, I was salivating over the current production Starfire II's. But then I found out they are made in Korea, not America.
I found this surprising because the prices are similar to what you'd pay for a USA-made instrument. On top of that, I've read comments about lots of issues with these Made in Korea Starfires.
Seems strange to me. I would happily pay this price for an American-made Starfire.
On top of all this, I would have to swap the electronics/pickups to get that 1960s sound plus a good set of flat wounds. So add another few hundred.
So while perusing the Guild website, I was salivating over the current production Starfire II's. But then I found out they are made in Korea, not America.
I found this surprising because the prices are similar to what you'd pay for a USA-made instrument. On top of that, I've read comments about lots of issues with these Made in Korea Starfires.
Seems strange to me. I would happily pay this price for an American-made Starfire.
On top of all this, I would have to swap the electronics/pickups to get that 1960s sound plus a good set of flat wounds. So add another few hundred.