Guild Guitars x Kim Thayil at Guitar Center Seattle

Join us from Guitar Center Roosevelt Square in Seattle Washington for an in-store workshop with legendary Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and the new Guild Polara Kim Thayil guitar:

[elliottquent]

What a gentle, authentic soul. It's so touching how he talks about Chris, almost like he is still with us. Kim is beautifully vulnerable as a human, and that humanity makes his playing so singular and special.

[pablodebiddlybo]

Soundgarden were a real gift to the world . Kim is a beautiful human who dared to do things his way musically . So refreshing

[sparksspare]

One of my favorite guitar players. Has his own style and sound.

[V.Lescare]

Kim Thayil — one of the most honest, HUMBLE and the most INCREDIBLY TALENTED guitar players on this effing planet...
Man, I wish I could just be there and listen to him live at the moment.
HUGE f*ng respect, man!

[ethanbrooks]

Kim briefly talking about Chris and what he wishes he could say to him definitely started to choke me up. What an amazing interview. So much love to Kim.

[ue]

Kim rules. So grateful to Guild for giving him the sig Polara, an honor totally deserved.

[terrijovi]

That was fantastic...Kim is so talented and humble. Loved every moment of that especially his final comment when it was over about being nervous. You can see why Soundgarden made the most amazing and still relevant music to this day😘

[prince]

The respect Soundgarden had for each other as musicians is a great lesson, kids. Don't sell yourself short by settling for less. Hunt down YOUR people. And if you find them, hold onto them!

[nicolas.grisanti]

I LOVE Kim! Soundgarden is one of my favorite bands of all time, and he is one of my biggest influences as a guitar player!

[rdmkeytohwy]

I love the comments that Kim made about how guitar players try to come up with cool riffs and chords but they play things the easiest way possible. A totally genuine and humble guy and man what a big guitar tone he has! Soundgarden was my favorite band of the ‘90’s for sure and his playing influenced so many players then and now. Great interview/workshop!

[happihockey]

I first encountered Soundgarden in a tiny club in Albany NY as the opening band for Living Color and was completely blown away, been a huge fan since then, loved every stage of their growth, they never stagnated keep developing right till the end. Really digging Kim's new stuff with 3rd Secret. Kim is such as cool down to earth guy, he's the same guy who was chatting to us kids in that club way back in 1989.

[prototyperband]

love kim's playing, very creative and individual. and he seems like a superlovely guy!

[uncleremus]

Wow. He doesn't do much in the way of interviews nowadays. This is a real peek behind the curtain at the wizard Kim. Been waiting years for this. Thank you, Kim.

[ETBlair]

I love Kim. He is the greatest! So great to hear from this musical genius!!

[jeffreyhall]

Kim Thayil ROCKS!!! Long live Soundgarden and 3rd secret kicks ass

[Exile_d]

That teenager that the interviewer describes is me. I'm 15 been playing acoustic for 3 years and whenever I can get my hands on an electric whether I'm at a friend's house or a guitar store. Couldn't scrape together enough money to buy my own and I was so bummed out but I'm looking at a job that'll get me that money. Thanks Kim & Chris! ❤

[DJ-pmhn]

Kim seems so cool!!! Huge fan of him and his guitar skills!!!

[petertownshed]

Grew Up learning these riffs and love his individual approach to the guitar. Thank you Kim.

[jedisentinel]

My inspiration for learning guitar was Thayil, 30 yrs ago and still is today! Introduced to me the magic of drop D tuning

[markod]

my favorite guitarist ever ever ever, love you ma. thanks for all the amazing music Kim