Guild Starfire I-12 Newark St
12 String Guitar
Cherry Red
Guilds most affordable 12-string electric guitar!
Guilds 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 centre block construction
The Starfire I-12 features a semi-hollow construction utilising a mahogany centre 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 Guilds 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 Type | Semi-hollow Body |
| Body Shape | Starfire I Double Cutaway |
| Body Top | Arched Mahogany |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
| Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
| Body Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Back | Arched Mahogany |
| Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
| Body Binding | Ivory |
| 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 - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H) |
| Fingerboard Binding | 1.5 mm Ivory ABS |
| Colour | Cherry Red (CHR) |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 5/8" (41mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
| Body Length | 18 1/4" (464mm) |
| Overall Length | 43 1/4" (1099mm) |
