Guild Polara Phantom Green
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Guild
Polara Phantom Green
Product Info
Article Number:
580231
Brand:
Guild
Model:
Polara Phantom Green
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Polara Phantom Green is a unique beast – a shorter scale guitar with serious muscle. It’s got that warm mahogany foundation but the HB-2+ pickups give it a surprisingly aggressive edge. This is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage feel with modern high-gain capabilities, especially those who prefer a slightly more compact instrument.
Product Description
- Guild Polara Phantom Green
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nickel Guild Peak Logo
- Scale: 628 mm (24.7")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Guild HB-2+ humbuckers with high output
- Tune-O-Matic string-thru-body bridge
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Phantom Green
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • High-output HB-2+ humbuckers provide aggressive crunch and thick distortion.
- • Rosewood fretboard offers a comfortable playing feel with a vintage vibe.
- • Tune-O-Matic bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain transfer.
CONS
- • Short scale length may feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Phantom Green finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a potentially heavier instrument.
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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
Tune-O-Matic string-thru-body
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale reduces string tension, making bending easier and offering a slightly warmer, rounder tone; it also impacts intonation, requiring careful setup.
While designed for higher gain, the HB-2+ pickups can be tamed with the volume and tone controls for usable clean tones, though they'll always have a bit of inherent character.
The Polara delivers excellent build quality; the neck joint is solid, the hardware feels robust, and the overall construction feels very well-executed for its class.
