The Guild Polara Kim Thayil signature model is a powerful tribute to the iconic S-100, blending vintage-inspired design with modern performance. Built with an all-mahogany construction, it delivers a rich, resonant tone with strong mids and excellent sustain. Equipped with Guild HB-1 humbuckers featuring Alnico II magnets, this guitar offers a warm, articulate sound with impressive clarity across all pickup positions. A vintage-style neck profile ensures smooth playability, while premium hardware enhances tuning stability and durability. Signature design elements and classic appointments reflect Kim Thayil’s legacy, making this instrument ideal for players seeking distinctive tone, style, and performance.

Double-Cutaway Offset Mahogany Body

Provides excellent resonance, sustain, and easy access to higher frets for versatile playing.

Gloss Finish with Gold Hardware

Enhances durability while adding a premium, vintage-inspired aesthetic.

King Animal Truss Rod Cover and Badmotorfinger Back Cover

Signature details that celebrate Soundgarden’s legacy and Kim Thayil’s influence.

Vintage Soft U Mahogany Neck with Large Headstock

Offers a comfortable grip and classic feel, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing.

Indian Rosewood Fingerboard (24.75 inch Scale Length)

Delivers smooth playability with warm tonal response and balanced string tension.

Guild HB-1 Humbucking Pickups (Alnico II Magnets)

Produce a warm yet articulate tone with tight lows, strong mids, and clear highs.

3-Way Pickup Selector with Phase Switch

Allows versatile tonal options, from full humbucker warmth to thin, cutting out-of-phase sounds.

Dual Volume and Tone Controls

Provide precise control over each pickup’s output and tonal shaping.

Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Compensated Tailpiece

Ensures accurate intonation, stable tuning, and solid sustain.

Grover Original Rotomatics Tuners

Deliver reliable tuning stability and smooth adjustment.

Bound Fingerboard with Pearloid Block Inlays

Adds a refined look while improving visual fret navigation.

22 Narrow Jumbo Frets

Offer comfortable playability and precise note articulation.

12.5-inch Fingerboard Radius

Balances chord comfort and lead performance with ease.

Solid Body Construction

Minimizes feedback while maximizing sustain and tonal depth.

Comprehensive Control Layout

Includes independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, a 3-way toggle switch, and a phase switch for expanded tonal flexibility.