Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature HB-1S Newark St. Electric Guitar, Black

Description

MAHOGANY BODY AND NECK WITH GUILD 70S HEADSTOCK

Utilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70s large headstock reflect Kims favorite features of his 78 S-100.

SOUNDGARDEN KING ANIMAL TRUSS ROD COVER AND BADMOTORFINGER SIGNATURE BACK COVER

Honoring the long-standing legacy of Soundgardens 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 Kims 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-1HUMBUCKERSWITH ALNICO II MAGNETS

Guilds flagship HB-1 Humbuckers replicate the warm yet articulate timbre of 70s S-100 Polaras. A perfect match for Kims heavy tones, the added clarity of the HB-1s 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 Kims favorite S-100 Polara models.