History:
Purchase: I tripped over it. It was in its opened
hard case on the floor [at Daddys Junky]
where it was left by a customer who was
upset that his low-ball offer was refused.
I asked about price, and for $230 [!!!!!]
I bought it in a hurry before the previous
almost-owner could come to his senses and
return for it. NO REGRETS !
What I Like About This Guild Pilot Fretless: It's got EMG PJs, Grover tuners, Schaller
bridge with adjustable spacing, dark rose
wood or maybe ebony neck, thin and easy to
play, unknown body wood [opaque finish] but
very light on the shoulder and no neck dive.
Sound ? Big dark and mellow. Sounds very
much like my '82 GL 2000e fretless. I've
played them back to back and it's hard to
choose between them.
What I Do NOT Like About The Guild Pilot Fretless: It has an extremely offset body shape [see
Dearmond pilot, a copy] like a spaced out
jazz body. It's not ugly, but for various
practical reasons I like a symetrical shape
to the butt end of a bass.
Guild Pilot Fretless Quality Rating: Much was described above. Other details
are: bolt-on neck, VVT 3-knob controls,
4-in-line [but fairly compact] peg head,
and it's USA built [mid 80's I think].
The bridge casting has a slight patina and
mild pitting after 20yrs [+/-]. The jack and pots appear original and work perfectly
on a bass with obvious signs of use.
Review Summary: Very lightweight but with the sound of my
10 pound GnL, and for less than 1/2 the sheckels ? We have a clear winner here.
I like it so well that I have located its
fretted sister. The pair will not be too
heavey a load in my double gig bag.
Rating of this Guild product: 5
This Guild Pilot Fretless Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: golem
Review Date: 2003-09-12
Review Usefulness Rating: 4.97059 out of 5. 34 reader(s) voted.
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