Guild Starfire I-12 Cherry
Catalogue No: igGUI-Starfire1-12
A wonderful option for those searching for a little extra depth and texture in their arsenal.
Evoking a certain mid sixties charm and character combined with modern ergonomics and electronics, the Guild Starfire I-12 offers a wonderfully diverse and dynamic option for those looking to double their 6 string horizon's!
Guild's own HB2 Humbucking pickups run equipped with coil tapping functionality for both neck and bridge pickups individually, which allows the player to rapidly access single coil like clarity and chime, pushing the Starfire into the realms of sublime jangle!
Why not pop down and give it a whirl!
£580.00
-£55.00
£635.00
What they say;
The Starfire I-12 features a semi-hollow construction utilizing a mahogany center block for increased sustain and chime from the octave strings and reduced feedback. Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body.
Ease and playability are key to the Starfire I-12. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard. Tune-o-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece ensure solid intonation and great sustain.
Equipped with Guild HB-2 humbuckers, the Starfire I-12 offers a wide array of vintage and modern 12-string electric tones. Inspired by Guild’s sought-after HB-1 pickups, HB-2 humbuckers are constructed using Alnico II magnets for rich, full tone, a perfect complement to the wide range of frequencies produced by a 12-string guitar. Complete with a fully bound body, bound 12.5” radius rosewood fretboard, classic Guild knobs, three-step black pickguard, nickel Guild headstock logo, and full gloss Cherry Red finish
Body
| Body Type | Semi-hollow Body |
| Body Shape | Starfire I Double Cutaway |
| Body Top | Arched Mahogany |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
| Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
| Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
| Body Sides | Mahogany |
| Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Back | Arched Mahogany |
| Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Body Binding | Ivory |
Neck
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
| Neck Shape | Modern Thin "U" |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20.5mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 22.5 mm |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12.5" (320mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Pearloid |
| Frets Total | 22 |
| Fret Type | Narrow Tall |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivory ABS |
Finish
| Color | Cherry Red (CHR) |
Hardware
| Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel |
| Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel |
| Nut Material | Composite |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Closed-Gear in Nickel |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
| Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Bridge |
| Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Neck |
| Pickup Switch | 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls | Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, and Push/Pull Coil Split |
Other
| Strings | D'Addario EXL150 Nickel Wound 12 string Super Light (.010 - 046.) |
| Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
| Upper Bout Width | 11 3/4" (299mm) |
| Lower Bout Width | 16 3/8" (416mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
| Body Length | 18 1/4" (464mm) |
| Overall Length | 43 1/4" (1099mm) |
A wonderful option for those searching for a little extra depth and texture in their arsenal.
Evoking a certain mid sixties charm and character combined with modern ergonomics and electronics, the Guild Starfire I-12 offers a wonderfully diverse and dynamic option for those looking to double their 6 string horizon's!
Guild's own HB2 Humbucking pickups run equipped with coil tapping functionality for both neck and bridge pickups individually, which allows the player to rapidly access single coil like clarity and chime, pushing the Starfire into the realms of sublime jangle!
Why not pop down and give it a whirl!