Guild’s most affordable 12-string electric guitar!
Guild’s 12-string legacy expands into the Starfire I series with the Starfire I-12. This gig-ready semi-hollow body 12-string offers a wide range of iconic Guild tones in a comfortable and affordable fashion.
arched mahogany body with mahogany center block construction
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.
Made with a sturdy arched mahogany top, back, and sides, the Starfire I-12 electric guitar maintains classic Guild tone and response without sacrificing live playability.
24 3/4” scale mahogany neck with comfortable 1 11/16″ nut width
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.
guild hb-2 humbuckers with push/pull coil split
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 TypeSemi-hollow BodyBody ShapeStarfire I Double CutawayBody TopArched MahoganyBody Wood (Solid Bodies)N / ATop Bracing PatternN / ASoundhole / F Holes BindingUnbound F HolesTop Purfling Inlay2-Ply Black and IvoryTop BindingIvory ABSBody SidesMahoganySide Purfling InlayN / ABody BackArched MahoganyBack Purfling Inlay2-Ply Black and IvoryPurfling2-Ply Black and IvoryBody BindingIvoryNeckNeck MaterialMahoganyScale Length24 3/4" (629mm)Neck ShapeModern Thin "U"Nut Width1 11/16" (43mm)Neck Thickness 1st Fret20.5mmNeck Thickness 9th Fret22.5 mmTruss RodDual ActionTruss Rod Wrench4mm Allen KeyFingerboard MaterialIndian RosewoodFingerboard Radius12.5" (320mm)Fingerboard Inlays5mm Dots - PearloidFrets Total22Fret TypeNarrow TallFingerboard BindingIvory ABSFinishColorCherry Red (CHR)HardwareBridge String Spacing2" (52mm)Hardware Finish / PlatingNickelBridgeGuild Tune-O-Matic - NickelTailpieceStopbar Tailpiece - NickelNut MaterialCompositeTuning MachinesGuild Closed-Gear in NickelStrap ButtonsVintage PawnPickguardBlack with Guild LogoElectronicsBridge PickupGuild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - BridgeNeck PickupGuild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - NeckPickup Switch3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck PickupControlsNeck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch, and Push/Pull Coil SplitOtherStringsD'Addario EXL150 Nickel Wound 12 string Super Light (.010 - 046.)Included CaseCase Sold SeparatelyUpper Bout Width11 3/4" (299mm)Lower Bout Width16 3/8" (416mm)Body Depth Upper Bout1 3/4" (44mm)Body Depth Lower Bout1 3/4" (44mm)Body Length18 1/4" (464mm)Overall Length43 1/4" (1099mm)