Time Ranges

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Roughly speaking, there are several eras of Starfire bass production.

The earliest era runs from 1965 through 1967 and contains a lot of variations that can be dated relative to each other but not necessarily dated absolutely. ("Early")

The next is 1967 through 1970 when the production specifications were pretty stable. ("Vintage")

The next is 1970 through 1977 and distinguished by a changes in pickups and headstock. ("70's")

The bass was not in production from 1977 through 1998. It was reissued in 1998 through 2000 and there are several distinguishing features. ("90's reissue").

A limited edition, GSR run was produced in 2012 which is easily distinguished by a different body shape. ("GSR")

The Newark Street model was introduced in 2013 and is loosely patterned after a 1966 model. ("Newark Street")
 
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