Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar

Description: A High-performance Riff Machine During 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 King Animal truss rod cover and a Badmotorfinger back plate with Sweetwater is an Authorized Guild Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar - Black Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black A High-performance Riff Machine During 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 King Animal truss rod cover and a Badmotorfinger back plate with a gold print signature.Based on a classic 1970s Guild solidbody Kim 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. Sweetwater 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.Versatile humbucking pickups The 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.Teeming with custom appointments This 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.Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar Features: Signature solidbody electric guitar of Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Dual HB-1 full-range humbuckers serve up high-octane vintage tone without the vintage noise Phase switch unlocks a myriad of otherworldly sonic textures Sleek double-cutaway design gives you unhindered access to the entire fretboard Comfortable mahogany neck with an easy-playing, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard Tune-o-matic bridge with a compensated stopbar tailpiece 18:1-ratio tuners ensure rock-solid tuning in every musical situation Pearloid block fingerboard inlays, handsome binding, and an eye-grabbing gloss finish King Animal truss rod cover and a Badmotorfinger back plate with a gold print signature Gleaming gold hardware SpecificationDetail Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Solidbody Body Material Mahogany Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Color Black Neck Material Mahogany Neck Shape Vintage Soft U Neck Joint Set Neck Radius 12.5" Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Blocks Number of Frets 22, Narrow Jumbo Scale Length 24.75" Nut Width 1.692" Nut Material Composite Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic with Guild Compensated Stopbar Tuners Grover Rotomatic Neck Pickup Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Humbucker Bridge Pickup Guild HB-1 Dual-Coil Humbucker Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch, mini phase switch Strings D'addario EXL110, .010-.046 Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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