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Built with a solid spruce top, mahogany sides and arched mahogany back, the full-bodied and powerful tone of Guild's D-240E dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar provides guitarists with a classic acoustic sound and balanced voicing. Guild’s signature arched back design allows for great volume and projection, long sustain and a lush, full sound. The D-240E dreadnought features Guild’s Fishman-designed AP-1 electronics, a pau ferro fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, mother-of-pearl rosette, period-correct tortoiseshell pickguard, and a natural matte polyurethane finish.

Case sold separately.
Guild D-240E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Guild D-240E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Guild D-240E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • ABS body binding
  • Black/white ABS top purfling
  • Pearloid dot inlays
  • Dual action truss rod
  • Chrome hardware
  • Ivory colored plastic bridge pins with black dots
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Matte polyurethane  
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim C
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Guild
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Guild Vintage-Style Open Gear tuners with butterbean knobs 
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
  • Saddle and nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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Limited lifetime warranty.

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4.85

41 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Very Pleased!
Great Value
Guild D240E
Guild D240E
Guild D240E
Phenomenal guitar for the price!
I am very happy with this guitar!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Incredible Guitar for the Price

Just purchased the Guild D-240E yesterday. After several hours playing it, my initial impressions: Wonderfully crafted instrument! The fit and finish is impeccable. It is an understated but VERY attractive guitar. The soundboard began to open up after a couple hours of playing. This thing is LOUD and sustains all day. I look forward to hearing how it sounds after a couple months of breaking in. I did need to tweak the truss rod just a bit for intonation purposes (only a quarter turn), but now it's perfect. I am highly impressed with the Guild brand. They may not be an "un-sung" hero of the guitar industry, but they are certainly "under-sung." Right up there with Martin, Gibson, and Taylor in my opinion.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Was alittle disappointed

After reading reviews I purchased the 240e and realized immediately it was not for me. I played it for a week and even restrung it with string joys but I just felt like it dosnt offer enough tone, really left me wanting more. But build quality was great. Ended up with Taylor110ce

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing27
  2. Jamming20
  3. Small Venues12
  4. Recording4
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Some kind of strange vibration when played.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced21
  2. Novice14
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel34
  2. Good Audio32
  3. Fun To Play30
  4. Stays In Tune26
  5. Consistent21

Reviewed by 41 customers

  • great sound and playability

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byDave

    fromShasta Lake CA

    I bought this guitar off the rack at thr Roseville, CA. store. The set up did not need any attention. This guitar is light and sounds better each time I play it. Recommend string change to Elixir.

  • Fantastic guitar for the money

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byEd

    fromDenver, CO

    Got this guitar about a year ago and I'm still in love with it. Great value for under $500. From my beginner's perspective it plays and sounds as good as some guitars more than double the cost. I love the 11/16 nut width for my smaller hands. The neck feels great. Highly recommended.

  • Guitar lived up to user reviews

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byMichael

    fromBelmont, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought guitar for its sound and ease to play

  • Great decision to buy

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDave

    fromShasta Lake,CA

    I bought this guitar off the rack about 2 weeks ago.Amazing sound and quality.

  • Great decision to buy

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDave

    fromShasta Lake,CA

    I bought this guitar off the rack about 2 weeks ago.Amazing sound and quality.

  • Excellent Guitar!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byKate

    fromReston,VA

    I was looking to upgrade my guitar after taking lessons for a few months, and after trying out this one in the store, I knew it was for me. In addition to looking beautiful, it has a bright, beautiful sound. It's also really comfortable for me to play, so I can't wait to keep learning with it.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byJoey

    fromPetaluma, Ca

    Does this guitar have decently low action?

    Does this guitar have decently low action?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bynone

    fromN Ridgeville OH

    what size frets does it have ?

    what size frets does it have ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They don't say. "https://guildguitars.com/g/westerly-d-240e/"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNiko

    fromMiami, FL

    Hello Guitar Center staff, I want to know if the Guild D-240e it comes with a deluxe gig bag as before or they discontinue to include the deluxe gig bag with the guitar. Thanks in advance. Niko

    Hello Guitar Center staff, I want to know if the Guild D-240e it comes with a deluxe gig bag as before or they discontinue to include the deluxe gig bag with the guitar. Thanks in advance. Niko

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The guitar does not include a gig bag.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAJ

    fromHiram GA

    Does this come with a gig bag?

    Does this come with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. you would have to purchase a gig bag separately.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJerry

    fromLavergne Tn.

    I have a Guild D240E and I would like to know what case you would recommend for my guitar Thanks

    I have a Guild D240E and I would like to know what case you would recommend for my guitar Thanks

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Basically any Dreadnought case will fit, but to know we get the best case for your needs give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we'll get you set up.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byzman

    frombigelow Arkansas 72016

    when is it ready to ship?

    when is it ready to ship?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please call a Sales Agent for Special Order placement for specific shipping dates and time frame