Guild Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst

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Guild Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst

Guild

Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 580228
Brand: Guild
Model: Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst
Price: $823.90

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This Polara Deluxe is a seriously cool guitar – it's got that vintage vibe dialed in, with a warm, thick tone thanks to the mahogany. The coil-splitting is a nice touch for adding some cleaner options, but it really shines when you crank the gain. It's ideal for rock, blues, and anyone chasing that classic Guild sound.

Product Description

  • Guild Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Mahogany neck
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Headstock with Guild Peak logo with Chesterfield
  • Block fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.7")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Guild HB-2+ humbuckers with high output and coil splitting
  • Guild Tune-O-Matic bridge and compensated Stopbar tailpiece
  • Open Guild Vintage 18 machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
  • • Guild HB-2+ humbuckers offer high output and versatile coil-splitting options.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard provides a comfortable playing experience with a classic feel.
  • • Vintage Sunburst finish is stunning and complements the mahogany beautifully.
CONS
  • • The shorter 24.7” scale might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
  • • Mahogany body contributes to a heavier feel, potentially tiring for some players.
  • • While versatile, the pickup voicing leans towards rock and blues, limiting clean tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Guild HB-2+ humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.7")
Frets 22
Bridge Guild Tune-O-Matic with Compensated Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Polara's neck is generally thicker and has a more vintage C shape, feeling less sculpted than a typical Strat neck, but still very comfortable.
They can exhibit a touch of microphonics at extreme gain levels, but it's manageable with proper noise gate use and is often part of the vintage character.
The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point; the neck joint is tight, and the hardware feels robust – it’s definitely not a 'budget' feel.

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