Description
Guild and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil have teamed up to bring musicians the Polara Kim Thayil Signature, a rock-solid guitar with tons of attitude. Featuring a set of HB-1 pickups, an attention-grabbing Vintage White finish, and comfortable body contours, this axe is a must-have for players who want to storm the stage with style.
The Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is a visually stunning guitar. From its gold-plated hardware to its pearloid block inlays and retro-inspired knobs, this instrument exudes elegance from top to bottom. Discerning performers will also notice its numerous custom appointments, including the "King Animal" truss rod cover and "Badmotorfinger" back cover, paying tribute to Soundgarden's legendary discography.
Aside from its rockin' aesthetic, the Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is a dream to play. A vintage soft "U" shaped mahogany neck provides a comfy, old-school feel, while the 22-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard plays with a wicked-fast response. Contours on the front and back of the body further enhance its playability, allowing musicians to play for hours without discomfort.
Guild equipped the Kim Thayil Signature Polara with HB-1 pickups that reproduce the warm, clear voice of '70s S-100 Polaras. These humbuckers have a nice, thick tone that still cuts through the mix, the perfect combination for guitarists looking to dish out heavy riffs and scorchin' lead lines. For more tonal versatility, this model has a phase switch, a useful tool that gives the pickups a thinner, more nasally sound.
Fully equipped with Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and ivory fingerboard binding, the Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable guitar that's born for rock 'n' roll.
Specs
Color: Vintage White (VWT)
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Type: Solid Body
Body Shape: Guild Polara
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Scale Length: 24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12.5" (320mm)
Fingerboard Inlays: Blocks - Pearloid
Fingerboard Inlay Location: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17
Frets Total: 22
Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo
Fingerboard Binding: Ivory ABS
Bridge String Spacing: 2" (51mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating: Gold
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Guild Compensated Stopbar
Nut Material: Composite
Tuning Machines: Grover® Rotomatic™
Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
Pickguard: Polara 5-Ply Black/White/Black/White/Black
Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Bridge
Neck Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil 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 Phase Switch
SKU: 997430090
