New NS Model for 2024!

[SFIV1967]

Slipped out early I reckon.

The Polara Night Edition

Actually called "Polara Night Edition Tungsten".
US$495 or €599 list price in Europe.

"The Guild Polara Night Edition Tungsten guitar combines timeless design with modern features, resulting in a guitar that stands out on any stage. With its ultra-lightweight ergonomic body and minimalist hardware, this guitar delivers massive resonance and sustained response through its string-through body design."
"The striking colors and finish options reinforce the Polara's unique vibe, perfectly aligned with its rock-ready offset design. Buy the Guild Polara Night Edition Tungsten guitar and feel the power of a no-fuss, rock-ready guitar with a style that won't go unnoticed."

I hope the PU is a Dimarzio super distortion; then it would sound as ugly as it looks.

As far as I found out the pickup is a version of the Guild HB-2 pickup with Alnico V magnets instead of the usual Alnico II magnets. No epoxy and cover and black pole pieces.
Called "HB-2+"



Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

And....
There are other configurations and finish options as well!

The "Polara Blue Steel" with 2 HB-2+.



The "Polara Voltage Yellow":



The "Polara Phantom Green":




They have "no-name" Rotomatics tuners.



Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

Also the "normal" Polara gets a new color. The "Polara Deluxe Canyon Dusk". I don't know why it is called "Deluxe" as that was the name for the version with tremolo. So maybe because it has the new "HB-2+" humbuckers.

This one has also the new HB-2+ with Alnico V and covers and push-pull coil split.



Open back tuners, not Rotomatics.



Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

Ah, and the normal Polara also gets the HB-2+ humbuckers in the previous colors, now also called "Deluxe".

"Polara Deluxe Cherry Red":



"Polara Deluxe Vintage Sunburst":



Ralf

 

[GGJaguar]

I think these models will make the discontinued Korean-made S-100s more valuable.

 

[merlin6666]

Guild is supposed to have a booth at NAMM so looking forward to reports.

 

[SFIV1967]

Guild is supposed to have a booth at NAMM so looking forward to reports.

Jan 25 to Jan 28. Guild Guitars will be @ booth 8107.

Ralf

 

[GAD]

See? The slant tailpiece makes the entire look of the thing. It just doesn't look right without it.

 

[chazmo]

I think these models will make the discontinued Korean-made S-100s more valuable.

GG, I'm going to conjecture the opposite. I guess we'll see, eh?

 

[chazmo]

See? The slant tailpiece makes the entire look of the thing. It just doesn't look right without it.

Agreed. Probably cheaper to make just drilling the string holes in the body. My Surfliner has no tailpiece either.

 

[chazmo]

Looks inexpensive to make. Price?

$495 open box on ebay BIN... I have to admit I expected something in the 300s... This is the same cabinet picture that was taken for the retailer that sold me my $345 Surfliner.

Guild Polara Night Edition Solid Body Set Neck Mahogany Electric Guitar | eBay

This guitar is set up and ready to play. It sounds and plays great. The action is 3/32" or lower at the 12th fret, the electronics sound great, the bridge is adjustable in all directions, the fret ends are smooth and the truss rod works.

www.ebay.com

 

[Maguchi]

Naah, not my thing

 

[Harp Tail]

the same cabinet picture

It looks like it's the same backdrop for all the listings by AllUsedGuitars

 

[chazmo]

It looks like it's the same backdrop for all the listings by AllUsedGuitars

Yeah, you're right Harp Tail. Same retailer.

 

[mushroom]

I like the colour and control layout of the Blue Steel but yeah, really needs a slant tailpiece.

You could probably retrofit one??

 

[Harp Tail]

Same retailer

Yes, Chazmo - it seems that AllUsedGuitars is a dependable outlet for recent "open box" and refurbished Asian Guilds.

I bought my "back in black" M-75 from them, and I'm having a hard time finding the scuff on its case that made them discount it over 30%..

 

[beecee]

I’m with Chazmo, I like it. If I tweaked it, I’d make the headstock logo more visible, add a Chesterfield, and it’d be better with a P90 and a pickguard. , only need a volume knob.

Also Korean made is better to me.

Sorry....

Which part of it do you like???

 

[SFIV1967]

...really needs a slant tailpiece. You could probably retrofit one??

Yes, should be no problem I'd say.

Ralf

 

[chazmo]

Yes, Chazmo - it seems that AllUsedGuitars is a dependable outlet for recent "open box" and refurbished Asian Guilds.

I bought my "back in black" M-75 from them, and I'm having a hard time finding the scuff on its case that made them discount it over 30%..

My Surfliner was perfect (well, I think... I've never used the electronics). I think they just put "used" in all their ads. Maybe it's effective as an advertising tool for people seeking a bargain.

 

[chazmo]

Yes, should be no problem I'd say.

Ralf

Would you cover the thru-holes? I think they're lined with some bushings on mine; I'll have to look. I'd think they'd have to be removed. Probably no big deal.