Guild Pilot SB-605 5-String Fretless Bass, Candy Red

• Condition: Excellent

• Make: Guild

• Model: Pilot 5-String Fretless Bass (SB-605 / Pro 5)

• Finish: Candy Red

• Year: 1991

• Made In: United States (Serial: BK100648)

• Categories: 5-String Basses, Fretless Basses

• Includes: Original Guild Hardshell Case & Setup Tools

Up for sale is a rare, beautifully preserved 1991 Guild Pilot SB-605 5-String Fretless Bass in its iconic, striking Candy Red finish. This is a formidable, fast-playing American-made classic that has been given a top-tier modern performance overhaul.

This bass plays flawlessly and stands neck-and-neck with any boutique modern build. It has just returned from a professional luthier where it received:

• Full Professional Plek Service: The unlined fingerboard was perfectly leveled via a Plek machine for unparalleled accuracy, ultra-low action, and maximum mwah/sustain.

• Complete Setup & Intonation: Action and truss rod adjusted perfectly.

• Fresh Premium Strings: Brand new D'Addario ECB81-5SL XL Chromes Flatwound strings (Light, .045–.132, Super Long Scale). They feel incredibly silky to the touch and offer a dark, warm, and rich punch that highlights the best of the active EMGs without any harsh finger noise.

• Body: Sleek, lightweight ergonomic Pilot body shape

• Neck/Fingerboard: Slim maple neck with an unlined fretless fingerboard

• Pickups: Dual Active J-Style EMG Pickups

• Hardware: Black Guild bridge and Grover tuners in a 4+1 headstock layout

• Case: Includes the vintage Guild hardshell case (solid latches, protective interior)

• Accessories: Included setup tools for future adjustments

• Serial Number: BK100648 (Stamped "Made in U.S.A.")

Cosmetically, this bass is in Excellent condition for a 35-year-old vintage instrument. It has been incredibly well cared for. There are a few small, standard cosmetic wear spots from honest play over the years, which are explicitly detailed in the photographs:

• A small finish chip on the lower bass-side bout near the bridge.

• A chip on the very tip of the upper horn.

• Minor surface nicks and pocket joint lines typical of vintage bolt-on necks.

None of these minor blemishes affect the structural integrity or the phenomenal playability of the instrument.

1. 1991 Guild Pilot SB-605 Bass

2. Hard Shell Case

3. Setup Tools (Truss rod/bridge wrenches)

This is a phenomenal opportunity to own a gig-ready, studio-perfect American icon with a fresh multi-hundred dollar luthier treatment already taken care of. Ships safely and securely inside its hardshell case. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!