S-100 versions since NS

[pegasus]

Hi, looking at some recent S-100 variations, it looks like there's been a whirlwind of activity since around 2021. I'm seeing the Newark Streets were discontinued, but there's a new Deluxe version: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PolDlxChR--guild-polara-deluxe-electric-guitar-cherry-red

Other than the pickguard design, what are the key differences between this guitar and the NS? I haven't owned an electric since 2022 and preparing to get one again

 

[GAD]

They’re all Newark St Guilds.

The big difference is that they’re no longer made in Korea. The newest cheaper ones are also string-thru.

 

[mavuser]

There are two new Kim Thayil signature model S-100's. One is $899, the other is very limited (maybe 30 pieces?) and is $7,000. I would try one of those

 

[LesB3]

...and GC has several used Thayil S100's for cheap now!

I agree, out of the current offering, that one is the best by far.

 

[SFIV1967]

Electric Guitars | Guild Guitars

Guild Electric Guitars include the Newark St. Collection and American Patriarch models.

guildguitars.com

Ralf

 

[pegasus]

I would but I really want a cherry red! Wish that link had the recently discontinued models so I can compare/contrast :~/

Probably going for an NS S-100, I like the design a lot

 

[chazmo]

Probably going for an NS S-100, I like the design a lot

Pegasus, I don't know if we were clear earlier, but -- other than the recent US-built Thayil Artist Edition -- there have been Newark Street S-100s being built for quite a long time... all the way back to 2013, I think (not sure). I'm sure you can find one online pretty easily.

I gave my red one, which I bought from GAD here, to my younger son years ago. He loves it!

 

[Anarchris]

There are a handful of NS in cherry on Reverb right now

 

[LesB3]

...and one on GC's website for less than $500.

 

[GGJaguar]

Remember, too, that the earliest ones (2012-13) had LB-1 pickups instead of the reissue HB-1s. That may be a factor for some folks.

 

[LesB3]

I would but I really want a cherry red! Wish that link had the recently discontinued models so I can compare/contrast :~/

Probably going for an NS S-100, I like the design a lot

If you use the search function on the Guild website, you can find discountinued models. Search for "Polara" and go to page 2 and....
https://guildguitars.com/page/2/?s=polara



Voila!

Here's the link to the (old) Cherry S100: https://guildguitars.com/g/s-100-polara-cherry-red/

 

[matsickma]

I have to admit to being quite happy to own the original NS S100 with the mini humbuckers. Likely very limited build version. Owning a vintage '70's S100 Deluxe I was interested in a different sounding guitar and and the little humbuckers make that happen. I did pick up a NS Deluxe along the way but I didn't find the HB's as well balanced as the vintage model. I have been considering installing P90 or P90 in a HB size to that guitar.

 

[chazmo]

Might wanna' take a look at GAD's blog. I think this is the axe I gave to my son, but I'm not sure:

Guild 2015 Newark Street S-100 Guitar | GAD's Ramblings

I used to have a reputation on the Lets Talk Guild forum as the guy who hated Guild S-100 guitars. I just never saw the lure, probably because I loved other models so much. When the opportunity arose to score one of the newer Newark Street models for a song, I jumped on it, figuring …

www.gad.net

 

[GAD]

Might wanna' take a look at GAD's blog. I think this is the axe I gave to my son, but I'm not sure:

Guild 2015 Newark Street S-100 Guitar | GAD's Ramblings

I used to have a reputation on the Lets Talk Guild forum as the guy who hated Guild S-100 guitars. I just never saw the lure, probably because I loved other models so much. When the opportunity arose to score one of the newer Newark Street models for a song, I jumped on it, figuring …

www.gad.net

The very same!