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Guild Starfire I 12-ST 12-string Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry Red Certified Open Box

12-string Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Cherry Red
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Guild Starfire I 12-ST 12-string Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry Red
Guild Starfire I 12-ST 12-string Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Cherry Red

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There is a contamination under the finish along the bass side fretboard binding near the second fret. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This instrument comes with the appropriate adjustment tool(s).

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A Budget-friendly 12-string Stunner

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!

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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.

Guild Starfire I 12-ST 12-string Electric Guitar 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

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 12
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Starfire 12-ST
  • Body Material Arched Mahogany
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Cherry Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Composite
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Guild Tune-O-Matic Brdige with Nickel Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners Guild Closed Gear Nickel
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Guild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Guild HB-2 Nickel Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone (push/pull coil-split), 500K pots
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .010/.010, .013/.013, .008/.017, .012/.026, .018/.036, .026/.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-742-0040

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Great value for an electric 12 string
Just got this and I love it. Sounds great and pictures don't really show the beauty of this instrument. Tuners seem really smooth and the guitar was really close to being in tune when it arrived (considering it's a 12 string and it traveled from Indiana to Arizona I'd say that's pretty impressive). I would have liked the nut width to be a bit wider since it is a 12 string, but that will just make me more accurate with my fingers. Couldn't be happier, thanks Cody Kraus and Sweetwater!
by Walt C from El Mirage Az on
Guild Starfire 12-string
I love this guitar! It arrived in flawless condition, set-up is perfect right out of the box! Thanks, Sweetwater! And thanks, Carson for great customer service! It will be a great companion for the '63 M-65 3/4 that Dad bought for me in 1965 (second grade!)
by Jeff Smith from Lilburn, GA on
Guild Starfire 1 12 string
This guitar is an awesome 12 string.One of the best 12 strings for the money.Right out of the box it was pretty much set up. I did an inspection and it was flawles , just a beautiful guitar. After some fine tuning I plugged it in and started to expeirement with the split coils and I cannot believe the awesome chime. I would have 12 string showdown with this guitar.It is all Mahogany even the neck and the ballance is a little heavy on the neck side but not bad. All around great guitar and the price is incrediabely low for the quality of the craftsmanship. Well done... Just my humble and honest oppinion
by Denny Hess from Tell City Indiana on
Music background: just a music lover
fantastic guitar
I just received my new Guild Starfire 12-string yesterday. I've been playing all day today. I must say that is a fantastic guitar. It far exceeded my expectations. It's beautifully made. Good, solid construction. Deep, rich finish. Overall appearance is pretty stunning. A joy to play. Great, low action and very true neck and fretboard. Best of all are the unbelievable tonal possibilities. I've tried it through a few different amps, with and without pedals, and it just sounds great. This is a guitar I truly recommend. Really. Thank you Andy Rice for your help.
by Ron on
Music background: Professional guitarist for almost 60 years
Womderful guitar
This is a superb guitar for the money, extremely well-made. The electronics are outstanding and produce a great variety of tones. On a 12-string, I would prefer a greater nut width, but this seems to be a problem with most electric 12s.
by -g from West Coast on
Music background: A nightingale singing to himself in the wilderness.

When customers come to Sweetwater looking for great, affordable acoustic guitars, we're always quick to tell them about Guild. At the same time, Guild has brought us some real beauties over the years, ranging from top-end acoustic guitars to timeless jazz boxes, and we're happy to say our most seasoned players agree that these instruments are second to none. As one of the prime Guild dealers, we know that when we sell one of these instruments, whoever gets it is going to love it and play it a lot, especially after we put it through our 55-point Evaluation to ensure it leaves our climate-controlled warehouse in perfect condition. Whether you're looking for your first acoustic guitar or your next archtop, ask your Sales Engineer about Guild.

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