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$ 699.00 $ 870.00
The Polara Deluxe offers an upgraded trim package to the base Polara model, delivering classic aesthetics that recall 1970s design elements with modern enhancements. Where the base Polara model is stripped down, the Polara Deluxe is elevated—including a bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, Guild Peak and Chesterfield headstock inlays, Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece, and color options ranging from classic transparent to modern metallic.
The 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 an assortment of boutique quality tones with loads of character and voice. The Polara Deluxe has traditional Guild pickup covers featuring Guild’s classic dual rail design, with 2x volume, 2x tone controls and push/pull coil splitting for maximum tonal variety.
The Polara Deluxe’s 24 ¾ inch scale length is familiar and friendly to all types of players. A bound rosewood fingerboard and block inlays provide an upgraded look, while the headstock includes Guild’s classic “Peak” and “Chesterfield” inlays. A 12.5 inch radius and vintage soft U neck shape provide comfortable playability up and down the fingerboard.
For those looking for the original 1970s look, a transparent Cherry Red finish over the Mahogany body never disappoints. A Vintage Sunburst option brings some of Guild’s hollow body aesthetics to this updated set neck solidbody, with a hand sprayed burst enhancing the body, neck and headstock. The Canyon Dusk metallic finish, one of Guild’s most popular new finishes, pairs perfectly with the nickel hardware and Rosewood fingerboard.
Serial Number: ISG231151550
Weight: 7.2 lbs
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 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 |
Color | Cherry Red (CHR) |
Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
Bridge String Spacing | 2" (50mm) |
Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel |
Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
Tailpiece | Guild Compensated Stopbar |
Nut Material | Composite |
Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners |
Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
Pickguard | Black with Gold Guild Logo |
Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Nickel - Bridge |
Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Nickel - 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 Push/Pull Coil Split |
Strings | D'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046") |
Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
Upper Bout Width | 11" (280mm) |
Lower Bout Width | 13" (330mm) |
Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 1/2" (38mm) |
Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 1/2" (38mm) |
Body Length | 17" (432mm) |
Overall Length | 40" (1016mm) |
$ 899.00 $ 1,122.00
Serial Number: ISG231251037
Weight: 7.2 lbs
Utilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70’s large headstock reflect Kim’s favorite features of his ’78 S-100.
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 and Vintage White gloss finish with gold hardware.
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’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.
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 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 |
Color | Vintage White (VWT) |
Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
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 |
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 |
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) |
$ 899.00 $ 1,122.00
Serial Number: ISG231050574
Weight: 8.2 lbs
Utilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70’s large headstock reflect Kim’s favorite features of his ’78 S-100.
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 and Vintage White gloss finish with gold hardware.
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’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.
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 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 |
Color | Vintage White (VWT) |
Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
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 |
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 |
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) |
$ 899.00 $ 1,122.00
Serial Number: ISG231050611
Weight: 8.2 lbs
Utilizing Mahogany bodies and Guild 70’s large headstock reflect Kim’s favorite features of his ’78 S-100.
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 and Vintage White gloss finish with gold hardware.
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’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.
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 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 |
Color | Vintage White (VWT) |
Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
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 |
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 |
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) |
$ 549.00 $ 764.00
Guild’s most iconic electric guitar is now available to a whole new range of players. Expanding on the double cut body shape made famous by the Guild Starfire, the Starfire I DC features semi-hollow body construction utilizing a mahogany center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain. Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body, The Cherry Starfire I DC features an elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides; while the Pelham Blue model features an elegantly arched maple top, back, and sides. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard. Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune. Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. All of these features come standard on the Starfire I platform. Available in Cherry Red. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I DC GVT comes equipped with Guild’s vibrato tailpiece featuring a roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility. Available in Pelham Blue.
Body Type | Semi-hollow Body |
Body Shape | Starfire I Double Cutaway |
Body Top | Arched Mahogany |
Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
Body Sides | Mahogany |
Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
Body Back | Arched Mahogany |
Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Body Binding | Ivory |
Neck Material | Mahogany |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
Neck Shape | Modern Thin "U" |
Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20.5mm |
Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 22.5 mm |
Truss Rod | Dual Action |
Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius | 12.5" (320mm) |
Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Pearloid |
Frets Total | 22 |
Fret Type | Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H) |
Fingerboard Binding | 1.5 mm Ivory ABS |
Color | Cherry Red (CHR) |
Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel |
Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel |
Nut Material | Composite |
Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners |
Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - Bridge |
Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel - 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 Push/Pull Coil Split |
Strings | D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049) |
Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
Upper Bout Width | 11 3/4" (299mm) |
Lower Bout Width | 16 3/8" (416mm) |
Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 5/8" (41mm) |
Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 3/4" (44mm) |
Body Length | 18 1/4" (464mm) |
Overall Length | 41 1/2" (1055mm) |
Item # | 3791920866 |
$ 699.00 $ 970.00
Roaring to the lead of the pack comes an all-new contender: the Starfire I Jet90. Born from the iconic Guild models of yesteryear and raised with rebellious, free-spirited individuality, the Starfire I Jet90 combines the classic Starfire body shape with the slick, rugged aesthetic of Guild’s vintage 6 in-line headstock. Three Guild Franz P90 pickups anchored to a chambered mahogany center block have this baby primed for everything from crisp, vintage jazz tones to open-throttle overdrive. The six-way rotary switch allows players to dial in their preferred P90 combination for the right amount of bite to any riff, while switch position indicator pins (in the style of 1950’s Guilds) help keep the player on track. The Starfire I Jet90 comes equipped with a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge for added tonal expression and range of playability. Comes in satin black, satin white, and satin gold top.
$ 649.00 $ 904.00
An affordably priced, single cut Starfire has arrived. Based on the timeless Starfire II and III single cut body shape, the Starfire I SC features a 2“ thick, hollow body with an added bridge block to increase bridge stability and improved resonance. Made with a sturdy arched maple top, back, and sides, the Starfire I SC has the airy tonality of a hollow body instrument with bright overtones and pronounced lows. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U” neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune. Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup. All of these features come standard on the Starfire I platform. Available in Antique Sunburst. For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I SC GVT comes equipped with Guild’s vibrato tailpiece featuring a roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility. Available in Seafoam Green and Snowcrest White finishes.
Body Type | Semi-Hollowbody |
Body Shape | Starfire I Single Cutaway |
Body Top | Arched Maple |
Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | N / A |
Top Bracing Pattern | N / A |
Soundhole / F Holes Binding | Unbound F Holes |
Top Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Top Binding | Ivory ABS |
Body Sides | Maple |
Side Purfling Inlay | N / A |
Body Back | Arched Maple |
Back Purfling Inlay | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Purfling | 2-Ply Black and Ivory |
Body Binding | Ivory |
Neck Material | Maple |
Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
Neck Shape | Modern Thin "U" |
Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20.5mm |
Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 22.5 mm |
Truss Rod | Dual Action |
Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius | 12.5" (320mm) |
Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Pearloid |
Frets Total | 20 |
Fret Type | Narrow Tall - 2.4mm(W) x 1.3mm(H) |
Fingerboard Binding | 1.5 mm Ivory ABS |
Color | Seafoam Green (SFG) |
Finish - Top | Gloss Polyurethane |
Finish - Back and Sides | Gloss Polyurethane |
Finish - Neck | Gloss Polyurethane |
Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
Bridge | Guild Tune-O-Matic - Nickel |
Tailpiece | Guild Vibrato Tailpiece Semi Hollow - Aluminum |
Nut Material | Composite |
Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear Tuners |
Strap Buttons | Vintage Pawn |
Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Bridge Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel- Bridge |
Neck Pickup | Guild HB-2 Humbucker Nickel- 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 Push/Pull Coil Split |
Strings | D'Addario EXL115 Nickel Wound, Medium (.011 - .049) |
$ 449.00 $ 620.00
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