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 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 1970's.
| 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 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 |
Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius |
12.5" (320mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays |
5mm Dots - Pearloid |
| Fingerboard Inlay Location |
3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19, 21 |
| Frets Total |
22 |
| Fret Type |
Narrow Jumbo |
| Fingerboard Binding |
N / A |
| Color |
Voltage Yellow (VLT) |
| Finish |
Gloss Polyurethane |
| Bridge String Spacing |
2" (50mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating |
Nickel |
| Bridge |
Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece |
Sting-Thru Ferrules |
| Nut Material |
Composite |
| Tuning Machines |
Guild Rotomatic Style |
| Strap Buttons |
Vintage Pawn |
| Pickguard |
Black |
| 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 |
| 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) |