Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Black

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SKU: GUILD-KT-S100BK

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Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric - Black

Description

Crafted with a Mahogany body and neck, adorned with a Guild 70’s headstock, the Polara Kim Thayil pays tribute to Kim’s favorite features from his ’78 S-100. Equipped with Grover Original Rotomatics® tuners for stability, Guild HB-1 Humbuckers with Alnico II Magnets for warm yet articulate timbre, and a phase accurate to vintage spec. The Polara Kim Thayil features the “Badmotorfinger” back cover and “King Animal” truss rod cover, emblematic of Soundgarden’s legacy. A bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays, Tune-o-Matic bridge & compensated stopbar tailpiece enhance playability. Celebrating Guild’s 70th anniversary, this model embodies Kim’s distinctive style and connection to the S-100 Polara.

series: newark st. collection
polara kim thayil
finish options:
black
Mahogany Body and Neck with Guild 70’s Headstock

Utilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70’s large headstock reflect Kim’s favorite features of his ’78 S-100.
Soundgarden “King Animal” Truss Rod Cover and “Badmotorfinger” Signature Back Cover

Honoring 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 & compensated stopbar tailpiece. Available in a Black gloss finish with gold hardware.
Grover Original Rotomatics® Tuners

Per 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.
Guild HB-1 Humbuckers with Alnico II Magnets

Guild’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.

Body
Body Type	Solid Body
Body Shape	Guild Polara
Body Wood (Solid Bodies)	Mahogany
Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Scale Length	24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck Shape	Vintage Soft "U"
Nut Width	1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	23mm
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
Finish
Color	Black (BLK)
Finish	Gloss Polyurethane
Hardware
Bridge String Spacing	2" (50mm)
Hardware Finish / Plating	Gold
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Guild Compensated Stopbar
Nut Material	Composite
Tuning Machines	Grover Rotomatics
Strap Buttons	Vintage Pawn
Pickguard	Polara 5-Ply Black/White/Black/White/Black
Electronics
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
Other
Strings	D'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046")
Included Case	N / A
Upper Bout Width	11" (280mm)
Lower Bout Width	13" (330mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	1.4" (35.5mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	1.4" (35.5mm)
Body Length	17" (432mm)
Overall Length	40" (1016mm)

Specifications

SKU: GUILD-KT-S100BK
Model #: GUILD-KT-S100BK
Barcode: 930200001796
Brand: Guild

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