Another early and illustrious SGinfluenced axe from way back is the Guild S-100 , AKA the “ Kim Thayil guitar .” The S-100 was an affordable and pretty far under-the-radar instrument until Soundgarden began meeting with serious mainstream success — these days , not as much . A nice vintage example will sell in the 1200 to 2000 dollar range . The S-100 is beloved because of Guild ’ s outstanding legacy of quality , but also because of some unique features that set it apart from the SG and other , similar guitars . For one , the body has the familiar double-cutaway shape , but is slightly offset , lending it a hipster swagger to go with those sinister horns . The hardware complement is also unique , with vintage ‘ 70s models featuring ABM roller bridges , distinctively slanted stopbar tailpieces , and Guild ’ s HB-1 pickups , which are highly prized for their uncommon blend of low-output chime , PAF-ish grunt , and a touch of twang . The S-100 is still in production today , as the S-100 Polara , which is part of Guild ’ s Newark St . Collection .
Guild S-100
Another early and illustrious SGinfluenced axe from way back is the Guild S-100 , AKA the “ Kim Thayil guitar .” The S-100 was an affordable and pretty far under-the-radar instrument until Soundgarden began meeting with serious mainstream success — these days , not as much . A nice vintage example will sell in the 1200 to 2000 dollar range . The S-100 is beloved because of Guild ’ s outstanding legacy of quality , but also because of some unique features that set it apart from the SG and other , similar guitars . For one , the body has the familiar double-cutaway shape , but is slightly offset , lending it a hipster swagger to go with those sinister horns . The hardware complement is also unique , with vintage ‘ 70s models featuring ABM roller bridges , distinctively slanted stopbar tailpieces , and Guild ’ s HB-1 pickups , which are highly prized for their uncommon blend of low-output chime , PAF-ish grunt , and a touch of twang . The S-100 is still in production today , as the S-100 Polara , which is part of Guild ’ s Newark St . Collection .