Guild - Polara Kim Thayil Vintage White
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Are you ready to become a legend? The Polara Kim Thayil will leave you no choice! This signature guitar faithfully reproduces the characteristics of his favorite S-100 Polara: mahogany body and neck for a warm tone, Grover tuners for perfect tuning hold, and Guild HB-1 pickups with Alnico II magnets for a heavy, heavy sound. accurate. The 3-position selector and phase switch open up a world of sonic possibilities, from crystalline clean to the saturated crunch characteristic of grunge. More than an instrument, it's a legacy, a piece of rock history that you can play at home.
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Presentation
Soundgarden, grunge, distortion... Kim Thayil left his mark on rock history.
His signature guitar, the Polara Kim Thayil, is the dream instrument for fans of heavy and powerful sound.
Mahogany body and neck, rich and warm sound, this guitar is a real workhorse. Rosewood fingerboard inlaid with pearly blocks, ultra-stable Grover tuners... every detail is designed for performance.
Guild HB-1 pickups with Alnico II magnets deliver a warm, articulate sound, ideal for cutting through the mix. The 3-position selector and phase switch offer you an immense sound palette, from clear and crystalline sound to thick and saturated crunch.
And for the look? The glossy white finish and gold hardware are true to the grunge aesthetic, with the added bonus of "King Animal" and "Badmotorfinger" signature plaques paying homage to Soundgarden.
More than a guitar, the Polara Kim Thayil is a collector's item that will allow you to rediscover the legendary sound of your favorite guitarist.
His signature guitar, the Polara Kim Thayil, is the dream instrument for fans of heavy and powerful sound.
Mahogany body and neck, rich and warm sound, this guitar is a real workhorse. Rosewood fingerboard inlaid with pearly blocks, ultra-stable Grover tuners... every detail is designed for performance.
Guild HB-1 pickups with Alnico II magnets deliver a warm, articulate sound, ideal for cutting through the mix. The 3-position selector and phase switch offer you an immense sound palette, from clear and crystalline sound to thick and saturated crunch.
And for the look? The glossy white finish and gold hardware are true to the grunge aesthetic, with the added bonus of "King Animal" and "Badmotorfinger" signature plaques paying homage to Soundgarden.
More than a guitar, the Polara Kim Thayil is a collector's item that will allow you to rediscover the legendary sound of your favorite guitarist.
Features
Type of guitar
Electric guitar
Body Type
Solid body
Number of strings
6
Body shape
Type SG, Double cut
Body material
Mahogany
Type of tuners
Die cast
Hardware color
Gold
Instrument size
4/4, standard
Number of frets
22
Nut width
43,00 mm (1,693")
Neck material
Mahogany
Fingerboard material
Rosewood
Scale length
628,00 mm (24,72")
Pickup type
Passives
Fingerboard radius
320 mm (12,60")
Bridge configuration
6 saddles
Electronic
Passive
String gauge
010 - 046
Instrument type
Electric guitar
Artist
Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)
Finish
Brilliant
Pickup setup
HH, Split coils
Color
White, Vintage
Assembly
Set neck
Other features
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Guild Polara Kim Thayil Vintage White
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Electric guitar
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Polara Signature Series
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Signature model Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)
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Color: white
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Finish: Glossy polyurethane
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Scale: 24.75" (629 mm)
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Body shape: Guild Polara
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Construction: Solid Body, glued neck
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Body: Solid mahogany
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Neck: Mahogany
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Shape: Vintage Soft “U”
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Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
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Radius: 12.5" (320 mm)
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Frets: 22, Narrow Jumbo
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Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
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Truss Rod: Double action
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Nut: 1.145" (43mm)
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Mechanical: Grover Rotomatics oil bath
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Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
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Tailpiece: Stopbar
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Crossing ropes
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Gold hardware
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Pickguard: Black
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Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Humbucker, Splittable
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Neck Pickup: Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Humbucker, Splittable
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Controls: 2x Volume, 2xTone, 3-position Toggle Switch, Mini Toggle (Bridge Phase)
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Strings: D'Addario EXL110 .010 / .046
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Cover not included
To find out more...
Homage to Kim Thayil, the Polara Kim Thayil Signature, the grunge heritage
Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Guild presents the Polara Kim Thayil, a signature model dedicated to the Soundgarden guitarist and his connection to the S-100 Polara for over 30 years.
A pioneer of the “Seattle sound”, Kim embodies the grunge timbre of the 80s and 90s, shaped by his S-100.
The guitar is inspired by two of Kim's signature instruments: his 1978 S-100 Polara and his white stage guitar with gold accents.
With its '70s headstock, mahogany construction and HB-1 pickups, the Polara Kim Thayil captures the magic of Kim's original S-100.
- 3-position Toggle Switch + Mini Toggle Bridge Phase:
1. Easel
This position has the most bite and responds very well to distortion. Perfect for solos or front-end rhythm parts, the Guild HB-1 humbucker has the bold midrange typical of standard humbuckers but with tighter bass and sparkling highs that don't become brittle. Lowering the volume on the bridge pickup produces a sound similar to that of a single coil. (The phase switch does not work in this position.)
2. Bridge + Neck (In Phase)
This position combines the tones of the neck and bridge humbuckers. Thick, creamy mids, big, rounded bass, and clear highs make this a great all-around sound. Vintage-style wiring allows for more interaction between controls and a wide palette of tonal options.
3. Bridge + Neck (Out of Phase)
Reversing the phase switch completely changes the interaction between the bridge and neck pickups. Gone are the thick, creamy mids, replaced by a hollow, thin, nasal tone. Ideal for funk, reggae or whenever an extra cut is needed. Mic interaction can be adjusted by slightly lowering the volume control of either mic, gradually bringing the mics back into phase.
4. Sleeve
This position produces a smooth, creamy sound ideal for everything from blues to vocal leadtones. Where many humbuckers can get muddy in the neck position, the Guild HB-1 brings the neck position back to life with greater clarity. (The phase switch does not work in this position.)
Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Guild presents the Polara Kim Thayil, a signature model dedicated to the Soundgarden guitarist and his connection to the S-100 Polara for over 30 years.
A pioneer of the “Seattle sound”, Kim embodies the grunge timbre of the 80s and 90s, shaped by his S-100.
The guitar is inspired by two of Kim's signature instruments: his 1978 S-100 Polara and his white stage guitar with gold accents.
With its '70s headstock, mahogany construction and HB-1 pickups, the Polara Kim Thayil captures the magic of Kim's original S-100.
- 3-position Toggle Switch + Mini Toggle Bridge Phase:
1. Easel
This position has the most bite and responds very well to distortion. Perfect for solos or front-end rhythm parts, the Guild HB-1 humbucker has the bold midrange typical of standard humbuckers but with tighter bass and sparkling highs that don't become brittle. Lowering the volume on the bridge pickup produces a sound similar to that of a single coil. (The phase switch does not work in this position.)
2. Bridge + Neck (In Phase)
This position combines the tones of the neck and bridge humbuckers. Thick, creamy mids, big, rounded bass, and clear highs make this a great all-around sound. Vintage-style wiring allows for more interaction between controls and a wide palette of tonal options.
3. Bridge + Neck (Out of Phase)
Reversing the phase switch completely changes the interaction between the bridge and neck pickups. Gone are the thick, creamy mids, replaced by a hollow, thin, nasal tone. Ideal for funk, reggae or whenever an extra cut is needed. Mic interaction can be adjusted by slightly lowering the volume control of either mic, gradually bringing the mics back into phase.
4. Sleeve
This position produces a smooth, creamy sound ideal for everything from blues to vocal leadtones. Where many humbuckers can get muddy in the neck position, the Guild HB-1 brings the neck position back to life with greater clarity. (The phase switch does not work in this position.)
