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Description
Introducing the Guild S-100 Polara, a modern reimagining of a '70s classic. This electric guitar boasts a slightly off-shape design and a unique 24.75" scale neck, epitomizing Guild's vintage swagger with a contemporary twist. Its solid mahogany neck and body seamlessly blend with a rosewood fretboard, providing a rich, resonant tone and an enchanting playing experience. Equipped with a pair of potent HB-1 pickups, this guitar delivers a versatile range of tones, making it suitable for any genre. The S-100 Polara, part of Guild's Newark St. Collection, is lauded for its timeless looks and its infinitely playable soft "U" neck, coupled with modern updates like a compensated stopbar tailpiece. This guitar is not just an instrument, but a testimony to Guild's legacy in creating genre-defining guitars.
Key Features:
- Solid mahogany neck and body
- Rosewood fretboard
- Unique 24.75" scale neck
- Infinitely playable soft "U" neck
- Pair of HB-1 pickups
- Part of Guild's Newark St. Collection
- Compensated stopbar tailpiece
- Slightly off-shape design
- Suitable for any genre
- Timeless looks
Product specs
| Brand | Guild |
| Model | Newark St. Collection S-100 Polara |
| Finish | Black, Cherry Red, White |
| Year | 2013 - 2021 |
| Made In | Korea, Republic of |
| Categories | Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | Stop-Bar |
| Color Family | Black, Red, White |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fretboard Radius | 10" |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
FAQs
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What type of neck does the Guild S-100 Polara have?
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The Guild S-100 Polara features a set-neck construction with a soft U-shaped mahogany neck, providing a comfortable grip and smooth playability for various playing styles.
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What kind of pickups are on the Guild S-100 Polara?
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The Guild S-100 Polara is equipped with HB-1 Dual-Coil pickups, offering a rich and warm tone suitable for a variety of music genres, from rock to blues.
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Is the Guild S-100 Polara suitable for beginners?
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While the Guild S-100 Polara is a versatile guitar, its features such as the dual-coil pickups and set-neck construction are often appreciated by more experienced players. However, its comfortable neck profile can be suitable for beginners looking for a quality instrument to grow with.
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What is the body material of the Guild S-100 Polara?
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The body of the Guild S-100 Polara is made from solid mahogany, which contributes to its warm tone and sustain.
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Does the Guild S-100 Polara come with a case?
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Yes, the Guild S-100 Polara comes with a gig bag, offering basic protection for transporting the guitar.
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Mods and upgrades
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Some owners replace stock tuners with GOTOH SD90 Magnum Lock Traditional 3 x 3 for better tuning stability.
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Setup and maintenance
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Issues with tuning stability may require nut replacement; stock nut can struggle to hold tune.
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Features and functionality
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Coil splits are present, but the guitar excels with gain in humbucker mode, especially on the bridge pickup.
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Comparisons
5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 20 Ratings
Great instrument, may need a bit of setting up depending on how you get it
Most people know this from Kim Thayil (Soundgarden). You don't need to play heavy on it though, it's a very versatile instrument. Also: I don't think it's really a cheaper SG. It's very much it's own thing. I bought the Polara mainly because of the interesting pick-ups (so be aware that some 90ies models are stacked differently!). It's a pretty cheap guitar and as usual, that means it depends a lot on how your seller sets it up (or doesn't). In my case, I had to order it online and when it arrived I had to have the saddle lowered and adjust the trussrod. there's also some questions on the wiring: there's a lot of cable in that electronics space, I had a fifties wiring done by my luthier and the sound is a bit more direct now. All this being said, I love this guitar. The overall quality is amazing for the price. The sound is unique, it's wide and huge, beautifully warm and full of textures and harmonics. There's a transparent warmth on the neck pup. The bridge-pup has a great powerful bite but also stays transparent. Think Telecaster meets Gretsch. Playabilty took me a bit of getting used to, coming from mainly Fender guitars. The neck is full and wide, frets are higher than I was used to as well. But now that I figured out just what this thing is good for, it's gonna be with me for a while.
Dark / stoner rockery sounding guitar
It is gorgeous peace of art. I really like the sound of this guitar. My guitar sounds pretty dark and has this stone / doom metal vibe. Really inspires to create those type of dark riffs. Had some problems with pickup selector. Had to change it pretty fast after buying it. Also pot seems weak, paint around pot cracked and pot in self began to have connection issues. Probably I was just unfortunate with these things, couldn't safely enjoy instrument to fullest and use it in gigs as it lacked my trust.
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Now my main electric.
This is a beautiful guitar. Adding to its beauty is the truth that you really have to work to get a bad sound out of it. That’s rare these days, especially with a guitar that you can have for under a bill. It’s especially good for dropped tunings. The thing stays in tune no matter how much I throw it around. You can get the specs anywhere, I’m just trying to give y’all a sense of this righteous instrument! Play one. Always play an instrument before you purchase it. Common sense, no? Well, with Amazon, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend, etc., it’s easy to browse and buy just by looking and reading reviews, but quality can vary so always play before you buy. I’ll tell you though, Guild is an excellent manufacturer and this is a badass instrument.
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you should try an old guild
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Haha! I went into a local music shop about two weeks back where I had tracked one down. I played it until finally this cat came over and asked how I liked it. I asked him what time it was because I’d lost all track. Almost two hours passed in what seemed like a moment and I figured if that’s was true, how in the world could I pass it up? I ended up buying it right then because either they all sound this incredible, or I had stumbled onto an especially wicked example. Whichever the case, I wasn’t gonna let it slip away. I’ll post a review of it and a few photos as soon as I can get to it. Thank you for the suggestion, my man
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I’m this 1974 performance of “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” from The Midnight Special, Adrian can be seen playing a white Guild Polara S-100
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Mini Me is seen using a Guild S-100 Polara guitar, as confirmed by a tweet from Verne Troyer stating, "I've wanted to play guitar since I was a little kid. Thanks @yo_randyjackson for the lesson!"
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