Guild Newark St. Collection Polara Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Blue Steel
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 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 features a Mahogany body with a set neck design and 24 ¾ scale length, which is familiar and friendly to all types of players. A Rosewood fingerboard and modern U shape neck with simple dot inlays provide a classic look.
HB-2+ Humbucker Pickups with Alnico V Magnets
The new uncovered HB-2+ pickups are modern extensions of the coveted Guild HB-1 oversized humbuckers, built in a traditional size humbucker with Alnico V magnets. These hot-wound HB-2+ pickups bring a variety of boutique quality tones with loads of character and voice. 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.
Phantom Green, Blue Steel and Voltage Yellow Gloss Finish Options
Hard hitting and eye-catching colors complimented by the uncovered HB-2+ pickups with black pole pieces bring a vibe that pairs perfectly with the Polara’s offset and rock ready design. Available in Voltage Yellow, Phantom Green and Blue Steel.
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: 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
Finish
- Color: Blue Steel (BSL)
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Hardware
- Bridge String Spacing: 2" (50mm)
- Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Sting-Thru Ferrules
- Nut Material: Composite
- Tuning Machines: Rotomatic Style
- Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
- Pickguard: Black
Electronics
- 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
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)
The above photos may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. Figured tops, serial numbers, and instrument weights may differ. Please feel free to reach out for these and other in-hand details.
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| SKU | GUILD-99-743-0040 |
| UPC | 614252349246 |