Guild Starfire I 12 String Double Cut Cherry Red

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£555.00

This is a New Guild Starfire I 12 String Double Cut Cherry Red from Guild, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Guild Starfire I 12 String Double Cut Cherry Red combines classic semi-hollow Guild character with the unmistakable sparkle and depth of a 12-string. Designed to capture everything from chiming vintage jangle to rich layered rhythm tones this elegant instrument delivers a huge immersive sound. Its double-cutaway semi-hollow construction features an arched maple body paired with a solid mahogany centre block helping to increase sustain while reducing unwanted feedback. Finished in eye-catching Cherry Red the Starfire I 12 String blends timeless Guild styling with modern reliability. Equipped with a pair of Guild HB-2 humbuckers featuring Alnico II magnets the Starfire I 12 String produces warm PAF-inspired tones. Push/pull coil-split controls expand the tonal palette further allowing brighter single-coil-style textures. The mahogany neck uses Guilds Modern Thin U profile for a comfortable playing feel while the Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smooth response. Combined with dependable Guild hardware a Tune-O-Matic bridge and stable tuning machines the Starfire I 12 String delivers vintage-inspired tone and smooth modern performance in equal measure.

About the manufacturer

Guild

Guild produces acoustic, electric and bass guitars, including large-bodied acoustics, compact models and hollow or semi-hollow electric designs. Compare body shape, construction, scale, pickup system and production series because the Guild catalogue covers several distinct instrument traditions.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

Guitar

Explore electric, acoustic and bass guitars across a wide range of playing styles, body shapes and specifications. The most useful differences include scale length, construction, pickup type, neck profile, materials and whether the instrument is intended for amplified, acoustic or hybrid use. Use the narrower guitar categories and feature tags to compare instruments with similar designs rather than relying on appearance alone.

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12 String

12-string guitars use six pairs of strings, with each pair tuned either in unison or an octave apart, creating a fuller and more harmonically rich sound than a standard six-string. This paired-string design produces a natural chorusing effect, giving the instrument a wide, shimmering character.

They are commonly used for rhythm playing, strummed parts, and open chords, where their bright, layered sound adds depth and presence. 12-string guitars are popular in folk, rock, and acoustic music, and are especially valued for creating expansive textures rather than detailed lead playing.

Double Cut

Double-cutaway guitars have body access on both sides of the neck joint, usually making upper frets easier to reach and altering the instrument outline. The tag describes body shape only; scale length, neck joint, bridge, pickups and control layout determine the wider playing character.

Electric Guitar

Electric guitars use pickups to convert string vibration into an amplified signal. Tagged products may differ in body construction, scale length, bridge type, pickup layout and switching, all of which affect feel and tonal range. Use the more specific body-shape, pickup and construction tags to narrow the comparison.