NGD 1964 Polara

[BradHK]

I just sat down at a local place to get a beer and did my typical check of LTG, reverb, etc. A 1964 Polara was just listed. Stripped finish but mostly original parts, no obvious issues, the frequency tested single coil pickups that I love and all for $500. Done. That’s my second Guild purchase today. This one will be really fun to bring back to life and I feel like I just saved it from being purchased by somebody and parted out (yes, that is me justifying my purchase)

Guild Polara S-100 Sunburst 1964 | Reverb

The Poloar S-100 was an early solidbody electric produced by Guild. This guitar is characterized by its unique body-shape with a inwardly curved bottom. The S-100 model number was used for a later SG-style solidbody starting in 1970. Years of Production: 1963 - 1970Body Style: Dual...

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[zulu]

Yay! I love the way you rescue!

 

[BradHK]

Yay! I love the way you rescue!

Thanks! I think this one is a great foundation for a nitro custom color refin. I’ll document the restoration here. I’m open to color recommendations!

 

[matsickma]

Very nice. Fantastic price!
Had a few over the years. I currently have one like yours that had a Kahler vibrato installed. I removed it and filled the routed area. I haven't refinished it yet but I plan to add a middle pickup so that I can get the sound of a Polara and a Jetstar. I was weened on a single pickup Jetstar and want to be able to recreate that center pickup tone again. Not sure when the project will be completed but I suspect that guitar may be one that stays with me the remaining years of guitar playing.

Good luck with your project!
M

 

[zulu]

Gumby Green!

 

[GGJaguar]

Nice rescue! I have a '64 and I like it a lot so I can say with confidence that yours will be worth the effort to restore. Congrats!

 

[HeyMikey]

Bravo man! Great rescue and a great deal to boot. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

 

[mavuser]

man u are an animal. my vote is red. congrats!

 

[DrumBob]

Burgundy Mist. You'll likely have the only in the world in that color.

 

[walrus]

Very cool!

walrus