Guild Polara Deluxe Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst

The Guild Polara Deluxe in Vintage Sunburst takes the sleek, offset Polara shape and dresses it up with classic 1970s inspired detailing and modern playability. With hot wound HB 2+ humbuckers, a comfortable 24 3/4 inch scale and a beautifully hand sprayed burst over a solid mahogany body, this is a versatile rock workhorse that looks as good as it sounds.

Where the standard Polara keeps things stripped back, the Deluxe model adds premium appointments throughout. A bound Indian rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, vintage style open gear tuners and Guilds compensated stopbar tailpiece bring a touch of class, while coil splitting and a traditional 2 volume, 2 tone layout unlock a wide palette of tones for stage and studio.

The Vintage Sunburst finish nods to Guilds classic hollow body heritage, with the burst extending across the body, neck and headstock for a cohesive, high end look. Combined with the comfortable vintage soft U neck profile and medium 12.5 inch fingerboard radius, the Polara Deluxe feels instantly familiar under the fingers, whether you are laying down chunky rhythm parts or bending into expressive leads.

Under the hood, the HB 2+ humbuckers deliver everything from thick, punchy rock tones to articulate cleans, with Alnico V magnets and hotter windings providing plenty of output and character. Push or pull the coil split controls and you can access brighter, single coil flavoured sounds, making this a true all rounder that can cover multiple genres in a single set.

Deluxe Vintage Aesthetic

The Polara Deluxe elevates the original design with a bound rosewood fingerboard, pearloid block inlays and Guild Peak and Chesterfield headstock inlays. The Vintage Sunburst gloss finish brings a timeless, upmarket look that stands out under stage lights while still feeling authentically retro.

HB 2+ Humbuckers with Coil Split

Guilds HB 2+ humbuckers are modern takes on their legendary HB 1 design, using Alnico V magnets and hot windings for powerful, boutique style tones. With individual volume and tone controls plus push or pull coil splitting, you can move from thick humbucking roar to cutting, single coil like clarity at the flick of a switch.

Comfortable Set Neck Playability

A 24 3/4 inch scale length, vintage soft U neck shape and 12.5 inch fingerboard radius combine for an easy playing feel that suits chords, riffs and bends alike. The bound Indian rosewood fingerboard and narrow jumbo frets make position shifts smooth and precise, ideal for long gigs and extended sessions.

Rock Solid Hardware

The Tune O Matic bridge and Guild compensated stopbar tailpiece provide stable intonation and reliable tuning performance. Nickel hardware, vintage style open gear tuners and a black pickguard with gold Guild logo complete a robust, gig ready package with a distinctly classic vibe.

• HB 2+ Alnico V Humbuckers with Coil Split - Hot wound HB 2+ pickups deliver powerful, characterful humbucker tones with plenty of punch and sustain. Push or pull the coil split controls to access brighter, more articulate single coil style sounds, giving you a wide tonal range from one guitar.
• Vintage Sunburst Deluxe Styling - The hand sprayed Vintage Sunburst gloss finish extends across the body, neck and headstock, echoing classic Guild aesthetics. Bound fingerboard, block inlays and traditional headstock inlays add a premium, 1970s inspired look that feels instantly iconic.
• Comfortable 24 3/4 Inch Set Neck - The mahogany set neck with a vintage soft U profile and 12.5 inch radius offers a familiar, comfortable feel for players coming from classic single cut and double cut designs. It is equally at home with chunky rhythm work and fluid lead lines.
• Reliable Tune O Matic and Compensated Stopbar - A Tune O Matic bridge paired with Guilds compensated stopbar tailpiece ensures accurate intonation and solid tuning stability. Combined with vintage style open gear tuners, the Polara Deluxe is ready for regular gigging and recording.

Body

• Body Type: Solid Body
• Body Shape: Guild Polara
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Colour: Vintage Sunburst
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Upper Bout Width: 280 mm (11 inches)
• Lower Bout Width: 330 mm (13 inches)
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 38 mm (1 1/2 inches)
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 38 mm (1 1/2 inches)
• Body Length: 432 mm (17 inches)

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Scale Length: 24 3/4 inches (629 mm)
• Neck Shape: Vintage Soft U
• Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches (43 mm)
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20 mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 23 mm
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12.5 inches (320 mm)
• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid Blocks
• Fingerboard Inlay Positions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17
• Fingerboard Binding: Ivory ABS
• Frets Total: 22
• Fret Type: Narrow Jumbo

Hardware

• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Tune O Matic
• Bridge String Spacing: 50 mm (2 inches)
• Tailpiece: Guild Compensated Stopbar
• Nut Material: Composite
• Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear
• Strap Buttons: Vintage Pawn
• Pickguard: Black with Gold Guild Logo

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Guild HB 2+ Humbucker Nickel
• Bridge Pickup: Guild HB 2+ Humbucker Nickel
• Pickup Switching: 3 Way Toggle (1. Bridge Pickup, 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, 3. Neck Pickup)
• Controls: Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
• Additional Electronics: Push or Pull Coil Split

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Regular Light (0.010 to 0.046)
• Overall Length: 1016 mm (40 inches)