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Guild Starfire I-12 DC 12-String Cherry Red Newark Street Collection (new)

This 12-string guitar features double cutaway semi-hollow body, arched mahogany top and back, mahogany sides, two unbound f-holes, multiple bindings on the top and back body edges, elevated black pickguard with gold Guild logo, two HB-2 Alnico II humbucking pickups, three way pickup selector switch, two volume controls and two tone controls with Guild shield logo reflector top knobs and push/pull coil split, mahogany neck with modern thin U profile, bound Indian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, raised metallic Guild headstock logo, 1 11/16" nut width, Guild Vintage 18 open back tuners, Guild tune-o-matic bridge, stop tailpiece, nickel plated metal hardware, and Cherry Red stain finish. 

Guild has long been known for their Starfire Series and electric 12-string models. This super cool '60s inspired semi-hollow body guitar plays fantastic with a very comfortable and flat feeling neck profile. The coil tapping capabilities make this guitar extremely versatile and let you to nail those single coil tones as well as full on humbucking sounds. The construction of this instrument is high quality and solid with a very attractive cherry red finish and a number of cool vintage inspired features. Overall, an extremely good offering from the Guild Guitar company. 

From the manufacturer: 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. 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. 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.