Guild Polara (VLT)

Guild Polara VLT (Voltage Yellow)

The Polara has been a standout in the Guild solid body line-up since the early 1970s. Featuring uncovered HB-2+ pickups, which 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 brings a variety of boutique quality tones with loads of character and voice.

Hard hitting in an eye catching Vintage Yellow 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.

Guild Polara VLT (Voltage Yellow)

Pickup Switching
1. Bridge: Hum Cancelling – 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 Cancelling – 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 Cancelling – This position produces a warm, round tone great anything from singing lead lines to clean rhythm lines.

SPECIFICATION

Body
Type: Solid Body
Shape: Guild Polara
Wood: Mahogany
Colour: Voltage Yellow (VLT)
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Pickguard: Black (Guild Logo)

Neck
Wood: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12.5″ (320 mm)
Shape: Vintage Soft “U”
Frets: 22
Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo
Nut Material: Composite
Scale Length: 24 3/4″ (629 mm)
Nut Width: 1 11/16″ (43 mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: (20 mm)
Neck Thickness 9th Fret: (23 mm)
Truss Rod: Dual Action

Hardware
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Sting-Thru Ferrules
Bridge String Spacing 2″ (50 mm)
Tuning Machines: Rotomatic Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered – Bridge
Neck Pickup: Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered – Neck
Pickup Switch: 3-Way Toggle – 1. Bridge Pickup – 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups – 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume and Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch (See above)

Accessories
Strings: D’Addario EXL110 – Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010″ – .046″)
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately