Guild Chris Hillman Signature Byrds Bass - Vintage Sunburst

Celebrate 50 Years of the Byrds with Guild
The Guild Chris Hillman Byrds Bass semi-hollowbody electric bass celebrates 50 years of one of the most influential folk/rock groups in history. It's modeled after the bass Chris Hillman used to record some of the Byrds' biggest hits, including "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and "Eight Miles High." Its fast, short-scale mahogany neck has an inlaid Byrds logo at the 12th fret, and the semi-hollow maple body is lightweight and comfortable. The single BS-1 Bi-Sonic pickup and flatwound strings put classic vintage tones at your fingertips. Get classic folk/rock sound with the Guild Chris Hillman Byrds Bass.
Guild Chris Hillman Byrds Semi-hollow Electric Bass Guitar at a Glance:

Celebrating 50 years of a pivotal band
Powerful, low tone via a Guild BS-1 Bi-Sonic single-coil pickup
Vintage construction for vintage thump

Celebrating 50 years of a pivotal band
During the psychedelic '60s, few bands came to define their genre as strongly as the Byrds. Underneath their multi-part vocal harmonies and layered 12-string electric guitar work was Hillman and his Guild semi-hollow bass, laying down the low end for hits such as "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "The Times They are A Changing." Guild re-created the vintage Starfire bass Chris used with the Byrds and adorned it with an inlaid Byrds logo at the 12th fret. Join Guild in celebrating the Byrds' legacy with this signature Byrds bass.
Powerful, low tone via a Guild BS-1 Bi-Sonic single-coil pickup
The sound of a vintage Guild bass is instantly identifiable, thanks in large part to the BS-1 Bi-Sonic single-coil pickups. The BS-1 has a large cult following and has been copied and reissued by many pickup manufacturers attempting to capture the powerful, low-end thump the originals are known for. Now you can get a real deal BS-1 BiSonic sound direct from Guild in the Chris Hillman Byrds Bass.
Vintage construction for vintage thump
Everything about the construction of this bass guitar lends itself to punchy, low-frequency thump. Its shorter 30.75" scale length and flatwound strings keep the attack from overpowering your sound. And its semi-hollow construction and rosewood bridge saddles ensure plenty of unmistakable vintage sound. The Guild Chris Hillman Byrds Bass enables warm, woody tones that anchor the song.
Guild Chris Hillman Byrds Semi-hollow Electric Bass Guitar Features:

Semi-hollow bass guitar built to celebrate 50 years of the Byrds music
BS-1 BiSonic single-coil pickup translates a warm punchy tone
30.75" scale length emphasizes the fundamental instead of the attack
Rosewood bridge saddles add a rounder tone

The Chris Hillman Byrds Bass is an iconic instrument that's responsible for iconic music.


Tech Specs



Body Shape
Starfire


Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed


Number of Strings
4


Color
Vintage Sunburst


Body Material
Maple


Body Finish
Polyurethane


Neck Material
Mahogany


Neck Shape
Vintage Soft U


Fingerboard Material
Rosewood


Fingerboard Inlay
Byrds logo on 12th fret


Scale Length
30.75"


Number of Frets
21


Nut Width
1.5"


Bridge/Tailpiece
Guild Adjustable Bass Bridge with Rosewood Saddles


Tuners
Grover Vintage 142 Series


Number of Pickups
1


Bridge Pickup
Guild BS-1 BiSonic


Controls
1 x Vol, 1 x Tone


Strings
D'Addario ECB81 Flat Wound, Light


Case Included
Hardshell


Manufacturer Part Number
379-2490-800






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