Guild D-240E 6 String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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$449.99
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guild d-240e 6 string acoustic-electric guitar

Cons

  • Plastic bridge pins (replaceable with the best bridge pins)
  • Too traditional / plain, in terms of looks and tone

Pros

  • Traditional aesthetics and feel, boisterous and resonant acoustic sound
  • Incredible build quality at a student-friendly price point.
  • Classic dreadnought tone, with deep bass and brassy highs
  • Discrete active pickups with good plugged-in tone

The Guild D-240E is a superb acoustic-electric guitar that blends classic dreadnought design with modern functionality.

It has a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a big dreadnought body, which lets it deliver rich bass and brassy highs. As expected from traditional dreadnoughts, it takes hard strumming like a champ and has excellent projection. Note that the back and sides feature mahogany construction, compared to the usual cheaper tonewood options used on other guitars.

Guild equipped the D-240E with the Fishman-designed AP-1 Sonicore pickup system, which produces a naturally amplified sound. You’ll have to get close to see the discrete soundhole-mounted controls, which removes the need for body modifications.

The fast, slim C-shaped mahogany neck provides a modern contrast to its overall traditional design. And this is a welcome change, especially for students who prioritize playability.

Attention to detail is evident in the overall construction of this guitar, from the herringbone rosette vintage-inspired appointments to its satin finish.

If you’re looking for a no-nonsense traditional guitar that you can learn and play on stage, this is for you. This is also a fabulous yet affordable pick for budget-conscious guitarists looking for a traditional acoustic-electric dreadnought guitar.

Specifications

  • String Type: Steel
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
  • Bridge: Indian rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Nut Width: 1.688″
  • Nut and Saddle: Bone
  • Electronics: Guild/Fishman AP1 with Sonicore pickup
  • Pearloid rosette
  • Period-correct tortoiseshell pickguard
  • Matte polyurethane finish
  • Lightweight deluxe gig bag

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