{"product_id":"guild-polara-kim-thayil-vintage-white","title":"Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature - Vintage White","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_guild.png?v=1686692117\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSolidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Vintage White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VMdaeSs7pHw[\/video]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his tenure with Soundgarden, Kim Thayil's heavy, thunderous riffing exemplified what would eventually become known as the \"Seattle Sound.\" The Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is a high-octane grunge machine, able to tackle sludgy power chords and scorching leads with equal aplomb. This solidbody electric guitar's slightly offset mahogany body strikes an imposing profile, which is matched sonically by its Guild HB-1 humbucking pickups. Its Vintage Soft \"U\"-shaped neck offers extreme comfort, whether you're engaging in erratic riffage or unleashing pent-up pentatonics; its 22-fret, 12.5-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard facilitates the entire gamut of fleet-fingered fretboard workouts. The Kim Thayil Signature's Tune-o-matic bridge and Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece were tailor-made for palm muting, and its 18:1-ratio tuners ensure that your tuning remains rock solid in every musical situation. The Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature boasts a \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKing Animal\u003c\/em\u003e truss rod cover and a \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBadmotorfinger\u003c\/em\u003e back plate with a gold print signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on a classic 1970s Guild solidbody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Thayil has wielded a Guild S-100 Polara throughout the majority of his career, and the Polara Kim Thayil Signature puts his unique spin on this '70s-era classic. This Polara is built around a solid mahogany body with a sleek offset design. Music Experience guitarists find that the Kim Thayil Signature's mahogany Vintage Soft \"U\" neck profile provides a slightly chunky yet eminently comfortable grip that brings to mind the Guilds of yesteryear. Lastly, it's topped with a rosewood fingerboard with a slick-playing 12.5-inch radius for maximum playing comfort.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVersatile humbucking pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature is primed for ultramega tone thanks to its Guild HB-1 humbucking pickups. When you plug this solidbody electric guitar into your favorite amplifier, you'll be rewarded with a wide range of classic tones. In the '70s, as music was evolving into harder and heavier sounds, Guild released these higher-output pickups to ensure players could get the most out of their axes. HB-1 humbuckers are quite capable of everything from articulate cleans to down-tuned riffing. To top it off, the Polara Kim Thayil Signature includes a phase switch, unlocking a myriad of otherworldly sonic textures.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTeeming with custom appointments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Guild is loaded with elegant appointments from head to toe. Handsome ivory binding wraps around its fingerboard, giving the Polara Kim Thayil Signature a decidedly upscale edge. Its fingerboard is studded with beautiful pearloid block inlays, and its headstock is adorned with a pearloid Guild logo. Finally, the Kim Thayil Signature includes a custom King Animal truss rod cover and a Badmotorfinger back plate with a gold print signature. One thing's for sure: you'll never be outshined with the Polara Kim Thayil Signature in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Guild Says...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs part of Guild's 70th anniversary, Guild is excited to introduce the Polara Kim Thayil, an all-new signature model celebrating Soundgarden's iconic lead guitarist and his connection of over 30 years to the S-100 Polara. A pioneer of the \"Seattle Sound,” Kim is synonymous with the iconic grunge tone of the '80s \u0026amp; ‘90s, all of which originated from his Guild S-100. This signature model takes its specs from two of Kim's most iconic guitars. His favorite, a 1978 Guild S-100 Polara in Natural and his go-to stage guitar, a white model with gold hardware. The all Mahogany body and set neck, Guild 70s large headstock, and flagship HB-1 Humbuckers with phase switch were pivotal to creating Kim's signature guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMahogany Body and Neck with Guild 70’s Headstock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70’s large headstock reflect Kim’s favorite features of his ’78 S-100.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoundgarden “king Animal” Truss Rod Cover And “badmotorfinger” Signature Back Cover\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonoring the long-standing legacy of Soundgarden’s 1991 album, “Badmotorfinger” and their 2012 album, “King Animal,” these symbols are quintessentially grunge and pay tribute to Kim and his band mates. Additional features include a bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays, Tune-o-Matic bridge \u0026amp; compensated stopbar tailpiece. Available in a Black gloss finish with gold hardware.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrover Original Rotomatics® Tuners\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer Kim’s request, the signature model features Grover Original Rotomatics® tuners for stability and ease of use. Standard on vintage S-100 Polara models, these tuners are a reliable industry favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuild HB-1 Humbuckers With Alnico Ii Magnets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuild’s flagship HB-1 Humbuckers replicate the warm yet articulate timbre of 70’s S-100 Polaras. A perfect match for Kim’s heavy tones, the added clarity of the HB-1’s allow the guitar to cut through the mix. Also equipped with a phase switch, accurate to vintage spec, these features are essential to recreating the magic of Kim’s favorite S-100 Polara models\u003c\/span\u003e.[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eGuild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar Features:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature solidbody electric guitar of Soundgarden's Kim Thayil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual HB-1 full-range humbuckers serve up high-octane vintage tone without the vintage noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase switch unlocks a myriad of otherworldly sonic textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleek double-cutaway design gives you unhindered access to the entire fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable mahogany neck with an easy-playing, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTune-o-matic bridge with a compensated stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18:1-ratio tuners ensure rock-solid tuning in every musical situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearloid block fingerboard inlays, handsome binding, and an eye-grabbing gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKing Animal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etruss rod cover and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBadmotorfinger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eback plate with a gold print signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGleaming gold hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab] [tab title=\"SPECIFICATIONS\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eString Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolara Kim Thayil\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidbody\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeft-\/Right-handed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGloss Polyurethane\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Material\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta 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