Guild STARFIRE I 12-ST 12 String Semi Hollow-Body Electric Guitar (Cherry Red)

Guild STARFIRE I 12-ST 12 String Semi Hollow-Body Electric Guitar (Cherry Red)A 12 string semi hollow like the Guild Starfire I 12 ST instantly calls to mind the jangly sounds of the 60s, but dont be fooled by the Starfires sharp looks! This 12 string is capable of much more than your typical chimey cleans, boasting a mahogany arched center block construction and two coil splittable Guild HB 2 pickups to cover everything from pristine arpeggios to huge distorted rhythm tones. The wide mahogany U style neck and 1 11 16 inch nut

A 12-string semi-hollow like the Guild Starfire I 12-ST instantly calls to mind the jangly sounds of the ‘60s, but don’t be fooled by the Starfire’s sharp looks! This 12-string is capable of much more than your typical chimey cleans, boasting a mahogany arched center block construction and two coil-splittable Guild HB-2 pickups to cover everything from pristine arpeggios to huge distorted rhythm tones. The wide mahogany “U”-style neck and 1-11/16-inch nut width give you plenty of room to maneuver between the string courses, while the Indian rosewood board and flat 12.5-inch radius offer a smooth, comfortable playing experience. Finally, a Tune-o-matic bridge and Guild’s 15:01 tuners offer excellent tuning stability — essential when slinging a 12-string like the Guild Starfire I 12-ST!

Semi-hollow construction

A center-block, semi-hollow construction — hollow on both sides with a solid core running through the center — gives the Starfire I 12-ST classic Guild tone and response without sacrificing live playability. Together with its quality tonewoods, comfortable neck, rock-solid hardtail bridge, and daring modern electronics, the Starfire I 12-ST delivers boatloads of 12-string tone at a wallet-friendly price!

Split HB-2 humbuckers

With its HB-2 alnico humbuckers, the Guild Starfire I 12-ST serves up a wide range of multi-generational sounds — ideal for guitarists looking to tackle the legendary 12-string tones strummed throughout history. These pickups unleash fullness and sustain by the truckload, with enough PAF-style warmth to satisfy even the most discriminating tone connoisseur, and the push-pull coil-splitting is perfect for capturing '60s 12-string jangle. If you’re looking for huge rhythm tones, park the Starfire I 12-ST in front of a high-gain amp, and you’ll enjoy the beautifully rich and full sound that only a 12-string can produce.

Guild Tune-o-matic bridge

Staying in tune is always a battle on a 12-string, so Guild have outfitted the Starfire I 12-ST with a fixed Tune-o-matic bridge and matching stopbar tailpiece to maximize both tone and tuning stability. This bridge makes it easy to dial in your preferred setup, with each saddle supporting 2 separate strings for easier intonation and action adjustment.

Features

• Semi-hollow, double-cutaway mahogany body construction for classic looks and an airy resonance
• Sturdy mahogany neck with a sleek rosewood fingerboard
• 12.5-inch fingerboard radius offers incredible playability up and down the neck
• Modernized “U”-style neck that players of all varieties will appreciate
• HB-2 humbuckers provide a warm, full-range tone
• Push-pull coil-splitting unlocks jangly cleans
• Guild Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and 15:01 ratio-closed gear Guild tuners maximize sustain and tuning stability]

Specifications

• Number of Strings12
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

• Body TypeSemi-hollowbody
• Body ShapeStarfire 12-ST
• Body MaterialArched Mahogany
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorCherry Red

• Neck MaterialMahogany
• Neck ShapeThin U
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12.5"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
• Fingerboard InlayPearloid Dots
• Number of Frets22, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.653"
• Nut MaterialComposite

• Bridge/TailpieceGuild Tune-O-Matic Brdige with Nickel Stopbar Tailpiece
• TunersGuild Closed Gear Nickel

• Neck PickupGuild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
• Bridge PickupGuild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull coil-split), 500K pots
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch

• StringsD'Addario, .010/.010, .013/.013, .008/.017, .012/.026, .018/.036, .026/.046
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:99-742-0040