Correctomundo, and it looks like the reissue has a few differences too (other than being intro'd with Slash on the top of the NAMM page-)
http://www.harmony-central.com/Events/W ... itars.html
And I emphasized a little word in bold face. Gaffe? Eek! Looks like this one is still made in Westerly tho!
Starfire Bass II
The Starfire Bass II is a modern version of a '60s classic. It has a double cutaway/thinline semi-hollow body bound on the top and back with a laminated mahogany top, back, and sides. Features an ultra-slim mahogany neck with a 30 3/4" scale length, a rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and no binding. Also includes original style machine heads, Chesterfield headstock inlay, new style trussrod cover, two Guild humbucking bass pickups, two volume, two-tone knobs, master volume control, three-way toggle switch with chrome tip, and and a redesigned old style bridge and tailpiece.
Lightweight and versatile, the
Fender Starfire Bass II was favored by Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, and Lovin' Spoonful. In this updated edition, the upgraded pickups have more full range than the original and the newly designed bridge produces better tone and intonation. The overall bass sound is big, warm, and woody. Its slightly shorter 30 3/4" scale combined with the ultra slim neck makes the Starfire Bass II ultra-comfortable to play.