Guild Polara Electric Guitar - Phantom Green

Brand: Guild
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Stock Id: 153421

Guild Polara Electric Guitar - Phantom Green

Brand: Guild
  |  
Stock Id: 153421

Built on a stripped down, no-frills design approach, the Polara has an ultra-light ergonomic body thanks to its contouring and minimalistic hardware package. Notably, a string-through body design transmits string resonance straight through the mahogany body delivering massive sustain and response. A diagonal string layout matches Guild’s compensated stop bar design first introduced in the early 1970s.

The Polara features a Mahogany body with a set neck design and 24 ¾ scale length, which is familiar and friendly to all types of players. A Rosewood fingerboard and modern U shape neck with simple dot inlays provide a classic look.
The new uncovered HB-2+ pickups are modern extensions of the coveted Guild HB-1 oversized humbuckers, built in a traditional size humbucker with Alnico V magnets. These hot-wound HB-2+ pickups bring a variety of boutique quality tones with loads of character and voice. Black pole pieces further expand the vibe while simplified master volume and tone controls add to the Polara’s no frills and down to business design.
Hard hitting and eye-catching colours complimented by the uncovered HB-2+ pickups with black pole pieces bring a vibe that pairs perfectly with the Polara’s offset and rock ready design. Available in Voltage Yellow, Phantom Green and Blue Steel.

Features

  • Polara Phantom Green:
    • Style: Polara - Solid Body Electric Guitar

    • Body: Mahogany

    • Neck: Mahogany

    • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

    • Neck Pickup: Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered - Neck

    • Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered - Bridge

Polara Series

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1. Bridge – Hum Canceling This position has the most “edge” or “bite”. Overwound for a big, powerful tone without sounding too dark, a great tool to push an amp into singing distortion. Perfect for solos or in your face rhythm parts, the HB-2+ humbucker possesses a bold, rich tone that is equally capable in any musical style.  

2. Bridge + Neck – Hum Canceling – This position combines the tonalities of the neck and bridge humbuckers. Thick, creamy mids, big, round bass and clear trebles make this a great all-around tone.

3. Neck – Hum Canceling This position produces a warm, round tone great anything from singing lead lines to clean rhythm lines. 

 

Body

Body TypeSolid Body
Body ShapeGuild Polara
Body TopN / A (Solid Body)
Body Wood (Solid Bodies)Mahogany
Top Bracing PatternN / A
Soundhole / F Holes BindingN / A
Top Purfling InlayN / A
Top BindingN / A
Body SidesN / A (Solid Body)
Side Purfling InlayN / A
Body BackN / A (Solid Body)
Back Purfling InlayN / A
PurflingN / A
Body BindingN / A

Neck

Neck MaterialMahogany
Scale Length24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck ShapeVintage Soft "U"
Nut Width1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret23mm
Truss RodDual Action
Truss Rod Wrench4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius12.5" (320mm)
Fingerboard Inlays5mm Dots - Pearloid
Fingerboard Inlay Location3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19, 21
Frets Total22
Fret TypeNarrow Jumbo
Fingerboard BindingN / A

Finish

ColorPhantom Green (PHG)
FinishGloss Polyurethane

Hardware

Bridge String Spacing2" (50mm)
Hardware Finish / PlatingNickel
BridgeTune-O-Matic
TailpieceSting-Thru Ferrules
Nut MaterialComposite
Tuning MachinesGuild Rotomatic Style
Strap ButtonsVintage Pawn
PickguardBlack

Electronics

Bridge PickupGuild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered - Bridge
Neck PickupGuild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered - Neck
Pickup Switch3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup
ControlsMaster Volume and Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch

Other

StringsD'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046")
Upper Bout Width11" (280mm)
Lower Bout Width13" (330mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout1 1/2" (38mm)
Body Length17" (432mm)
Overall Length40" (1016mm)

 

Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.