Chris Hillman Guild SF I Bass

[sailingshoes72]

I just stumbled onto this video. What a cool looking Bass with the Byrds logo at the 12th fret. I am embarrassed to say that I didn't know he was the original Bass player with the Byrds. I always think of him as a guitar player and mandolin player (w/ Manassas; Souther, Hillman, Furay Band; Desert Rose Band). And he played his SF I Bass on early hits like "Turn, Turn, Turn"; "Eight Miles High" and "Rock 'n' Roll Star". I grew up listening to those songs on my older brother's stereo system. This ranks right up there with Phil L., Jack C., and Berry O., in my book!

Alert: this video is from July, 2015.

 

[SFIV1967]

No longer available but under archived models:

Chris Hillman Signature Byrds Bass | Guild Guitars

From the jangle of the Byrds to the psychedelia of Jefferson Airplane to countless other acts, many sounds of the '60s were underpinned by the deep and indispensable sound of the Starfire Bass, and players can now enjoy that rich sound and feel once again.

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Ralf

 

[fronobulax]

Lots of prior conversation, probably in Bass. Last time I checked it was the only Newark Street sunburst bass and one of the few in maple. You can get a Starfire II in maple now but the MSRP is a couple hundred more.

 

[Rambozo96]

IIRC he got hired as a bass player despite not having prior experience with the instrument.

 

[mavuser]

IIRC he got hired as a bass player despite not having prior experience with the instrument.

Same with Phil Lesh and Tina Weymouth. bass must be easy, eh?