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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.
| Product Name | Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature HB-1S Newark St. Electric Guitar, Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guild |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 379-1190-806 |
| UPC | 809870310451 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Guild Newark Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar HB-1S - Black (Guitar only)
Body |
|
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Body Shape | Guild Polara |
| Body Top | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | Mahogany |
| Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | N / A |
| Top Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Top Binding | N / A |
| Body Sides | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Back | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Back Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Purfling | N / A |
| Body Binding | N / A |
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) |
Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature HB-1S Newark St. Electric Guitar, 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.
| Product Name | Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature HB-1S Newark St. Electric Guitar, Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guild |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 379-1190-806 |
| UPC | 809870310451 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Guild Newark Polara Kim Thayil Signature Electric Guitar HB-1S - Black (Guitar only)
Body |
|
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Body Shape | Guild Polara |
| Body Top | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | Mahogany |
| Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | N / A |
| Top Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Top Binding | N / A |
| Body Sides | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Back | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Back Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Purfling | N / A |
| Body Binding | N / A |
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) |
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