Size wise, I think I am safe in saying there are four distinct sizes:
- "vintage" Starfire basses through the initial end of production circa 1977
- the 90's reissue basses
- the GSR basses
- the Newark Street Starfire bass
The history of cases seems less clear cut.
The discussion started
here.
when did the headstock change (get bigger)? I thought it was early 70s but not positive.
not sure if that would affect how it fits in a case from the same era. but the 67 in my house barely fits in its own OHSC case in the tuner/headstock area. any wider at all (the headstock), and it would be too big (the instrument) for that 67 case. As it is I have to turn it and set in in there just right, turn the tuners a certain way, and set in there perfectly. If the case hadn't kept the bass in such pristine condition for 46 years, I would not be much of a fan of this OHSC. With that said, It would need some luv and minor refurbishing to be functional for regular use today (it doesnt even stay open, u almost need 3 hands), and for several reasons I am leaning towards just finding something new for the bass, and preserving the vintage case as is.
Also I have seen a Cassidy Epiphone case used for a 67 Guild SF1 Bass, but I cannot say for sure if it actually fit properly or not, I just know they have been used together, for at least a very temporary use (local gig), or possibly more. I can try to find out for sure if that is a good fit, and report back.
I am equally curious as to any size difference of the instruments themselves at this point, and will start a thread about that.