Channel the Spirit of Grunge
Looking for a guitar that connects iconic rock history with modern playability? The Guild Special Edition Polara Kim Thayil Model blends vintage-inspired design with details that celebrate Soundgarden’s legendary guitarist. With its distinctive 70’s styling, powerful tone, and artist-driven features, this instrument is a perfect choice for players who want both character and performance. CalidoGuitars.com is proud to be a premier source for guitarists seeking instruments that inspire.
Soundgarden “King Animal” truss rod cover and “Badmotorfinger” signature back cover
Additional features
- Bound Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid block inlays
- Tune-o-Matic bridge & compensated stopbar tailpiece
- Available in a Black gloss finish with gold hardware
- Grover original Rotomatics® tuners
- Guild HB-1 humbuckers with Alnico II magnets
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.