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Guild Polara Kim Thayil electric guitar in black with sleek body and six strings, showcasing its modern design and craftsmanship.
  • Guild Polara Kim Thayil electric guitar in black with sleek body and six strings, showcasing its modern design and craftsmanship.
  • Guild Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar - Black
  • Guild Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar - Black
Guild Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar - Black

Brand: Guild

Guild Polara Kim Thayil Electric Guitar - Black

SKU: AAF6918
$1,599.00 (11% off RRP)
RRP $1,799.00
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Description

The Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is a distinctive rock electric guitar that embodies the raw energy, unmistakable tone, and stage presence of Soundgarden’s legendary guitarist. Inspired by Kim Thayil’s iconic vintage Polara, this signature model delivers a commanding blend of classic Guild character and hard-hitting rock attitude, making it a standout choice for players who demand a bold, uncompromising sound.

Features

  • Solid Mahogany body and Mahogany neck
  • Guild HB-1 dual-coil humbucking pickups inspired by vintage 1970s S-100 Polaras
  • Vintage-spec phase switch for distinctive hollowed-out tonal options
  • 24 3/4" scale length for a classic vintage playing feel
  • Vintage Soft U neck profile for comfortable fretting
  • Bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays
  • 12.5" fingerboard radius and 22 narrow jumbo frets
  • Grover Original Rotomatic tuning machines for reliable tuning stability
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge and compensated stopbar tailpiece
  • Dual-action truss rod for precise neck adjustment
  • Gold hardware with custom Soundgarden-inspired signature detailing
  • Custom truss rod cover and signature back plate inspired by Badmotorfinger and King Animal

Specifications 

Body
Body Type: Solid Body
Body Shape: Guild Polara
Body Wood: Mahogany
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Scale Length: 24 3/4 inch (629 mm)
Neck Shape: Vintage Soft U
Nut Width: 1 11/16 inch (43 mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20 mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 23 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12.5 inch (320 mm)
Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
Fingerboard Inlay Positions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17
Frets Total: 22
Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding: Ivory ABS

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Neck
Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Bridge
Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle (1. Bridge Pickup, 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, 3. Neck Pickup)
Controls: Neck Volume and Tone, Bridge Volume and Tone, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch, Phase Switch

Hardware
Hardware Finish / Plating: Gold
Bridge: Tune-o-Matic
Bridge String Spacing: 2 inch (50 mm)
Tailpiece: Guild Compensated Stopbar
Nut Material: Composite
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics
Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
Pickguard: Polara 5-Ply Black/White/Black/White/Black
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