Though short-lived, the S-200 Thunderbird stands as one of Guild's more recognizable solidbodies. This guitar was introduced along with the S-100 Polara in 1963 with an overall similar design and vibe. The Thunderbird included a set of four slide controls in addition to two volume and two tone knobs. Perhaps most unique of all, this guitar came with a built-in kick stand on its back. The design changed from humbucker to single-coil pickups in 1966.





Years of Production: 1963 - 1968



Body Style: Dual cutaway solidbody



Wood Composition: Mahogany or Alder body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard



Design Elements: Two single-coil pickups, four control knobs, four slide switches, bound fingerboard, vibrato tailpiece, Adjustomatic bridge, block inlays, bird inlay on headstock



Notable Players: Muddy Waters, Fred Cole, Dan Auerbach

