Haha…he is a great guy
He actually gave me an honest opinion and delayed a sale today for one that will take place next week. He is a really good guy. I was in a buying mood today and he did not take advantage of it.
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Hey @EddieJones, you might consider asking Andy if he’ll match this Thomann price. Couldn’t hurt to see what he says.
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Damn. Didn’t know that.
Looks like $575 is a good deal, @EddieJones. They’re going for $649 pretty much everywhere now.
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$575.00 shipped
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Does that include sales tax? Or does that not apply to Georgia?
Sweetwater charges Texas sales tax, which is why I default to Pitbull Audio or SoundPure, if they have what I’m looking for.
I’m in Alabama. All inclusive
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Ah, Alabama. I was thinking you were in Atlanta.
Man, $575, all in, is a great deal.
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Andy said in the 55 point inspection they will set it to Guild specs. They are also going to set it up with LaBella tapes for me for just a bit more. He said it will be ready to go out of the box
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That’s a nice advantage, actually. A pro setup can’t hurt.
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I do have to pay for that separately along with the strings
The tapes from LaBella are great, I have them on a MIJ hollow body Fender with a P / piezo combo pickup and preamp. You are going to really dig them.
The other option are D’Addario tapes that are also amazing but sound very different, a bit brighter and different tone but killer.
I can’t wait. LowEndLobster rated the Starfire I as the best bass of 2021. I know he can be silly but it sounded great when he played it. I think it along with the tapes will sound great in a 12 bar blues setting.
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I agree. The Guild sounded great when Lobster demo’ed it.
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Awesome tone
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Nice!
When I was looking at hollow bodies, the Starfire was my second favorite and it was close; and it lost only because the Gretsch was so good, not for any deficiency of its own. The Starfires look and sound awesome to me, would love to try one.
@EddieJones - very interesting (and timely) post about this Guild Starfire I. There is a guy not far from me with one on FB Mktplc and I have been thinking about getting it. He is asking $595.
I have been wanting a hollow body for quite a while. Not sure why tonally, I guess just because I want one. Now, after the “7 Basses You Should NEVER Buy” video 7 Basses You Should NEVER Buy - YouTube I have been trying to say no to myself (and Gas Guy!). LoL
Call Andy at Sweetwater. Brand new one at only $575 with free shipping…aside from the scratched one Pitbull Audio has, this is the best price out there. He will have new stock next week.
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