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Polak Guitars Unveils the Oxide

The guitar features a hybrid design and six different soundhole options.

Israel (October 26, 2017) -- Polak Guitars is now offering two new models for blues, rock, and fusion lovers.

The Oxide is a combination of an LP and a Tele that creates a new world of sounds and options both for Strat-style clean sounds, punchy Tele-style tones and hard kicking LP-style chords.

These instruments were designed after 25 years of experience and research with different models.

The Oxide model includes:

  • Chambered body, perfectly balanced
  • Designed for zero feedback when playing with distortion
  • Six sound hole inlays to choose from
  • Single or humbucker configuration
  • Gotoh hardware
  • Acoustic headstock for more sustain and perfect overtones
  • Lightweight natural dried woods

The Oxide model base price is: $3,100 USD

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