Overview and Body Design

The base model in the Polara platform, which includes Deluxe, Artist Signature, and USA options above it, packs a special combination of timeless design and modern features. Built on a stripped down, no frills design approach, the Polara “Night Edition” has an ultra-light ergonomic body thanks to its contouring and minimalistic hardware package. Notably, a string-through body design transmits string resonance straight through the mahogany body delivering massive sustain and response. A diagonal string layout matches Guild’s compensated stop bar design first introduced in the early 1970s.

Mahogany Body with Ultra-playable Set Neck Design

The Polara’s 24 3/4 scale length is familiar and friendly to all types of players. An Ebony fingerboard caps the U-shaped neck for a clean, modern look.

HB-2+ Humbucker Bridge Pickup with Alnico V Magnets

The new HB-2+ pickup is a modern extension of the coveted Guild HB-1 oversized humbucker, built in a traditional size humbucker with Alnico V magnets. This hot-wound pickup brings a variety of boutique quality tones with loads of character and voice. Uncovered black pole pieces further expand the vibe while simplified master volume and tone controls add to the Polara’s no frills and down to business design.

Tungsten “Night Edition” Finish

The “Night Edition” trim option brings a blacked-out look, including black metal headstock “Peak” logo and all-black hardware to compliment a dark Tungsten finish.

Features

• Series : Newark ST. Collection

Body

• Body Type : Solid Body
• Body Shape : Guild Polara
• Body Top : N/A (Solid Body)
• Body Wood (Solid Bodies) : Mahogany
• Top Bracing Pattern : N/A
• Soundhole/F Holes Binding : N/A
• Top Purfling Inlay : N/A
• Top Binding : N/A
• Body Sides : N/A (Solid Body)
• Side Purfling Inlay : N/A
• Body Back : N/A (Solid Body)
• Back Purfling Inlay : N/A
• Purfling : N/A
• Body Binding : N/A

Neck

• Neck Material : Mahogany
• Scale Length : 24 3/4" (629mm)
• Neck Shape : Vintage Soft "U"
• Nut Width : 1 11/16" (43mm)
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret : 20mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret : 23mm
• Truss Rod : Dual Action
• Truss Rod Wrench : 4mm Allen Key
• Fingerboard Material : Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius : 15.75" (400mm)
• Fingerboard Inlays : N/A
• Fingerboard Inlay Location : N/A
• Frets Total : 22
• Fret Type : Narrow Jumbo
• Fingerboard Binding : N/A

Finish

• Color : Tungsten (TSN)
• Finish : Gloss Polyurethane

Hardware

• Bridge String Spacing : 2" (51mm)
• Hardware Finish/Plating : Black
• Bridge : Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece : Sting-Thru Ferrules
• Nut Material : Black Composite
• Tuning Machines : Guild Rotomatic Style
• Strap Buttons : Vintage Pawn
• Pickguard : N/A

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup : Guild HB-2+ Humbucker Uncovered - Bridge
• Neck Pickup : N/A
• Pickup Switch : N/A
• Controls : Master Volume

Other

• Strings : D'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046")
• Included Case : Case Sold Separately
• Upper Bout Width : 11" (280mm)
• Lower Bout Width : 13" (330mm)
• Body Depth Upper Bout : 1 1/2" (38mm)
• Body Depth Lower Bout : 1 1/2" (38mm)
• Body Length : 17" (432mm)
• Overall Length : 40" (1016mm)