Enter to Win a $8000 PA System!

Guild D-20 Acoustic Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Mahogany Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Natural
Building your custom Guitar Gallery
$1,599.00

Earn $80 back in Bonus Bucks OR pay $67/month with 24 month financing*

In Stock!

(Hurry, limited quantity available)

Add to Cart
Notify me about deals

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Certified Fit Cases

No more guesswork! These cases are hand-tested and guaranteed to fit your guitar. See how we do it

Certified Fit Cases

Guild D-20 Acoustic Guitar - Natural
In Stock!
$1,599.00
Add to Cart
Add to list
Back to navigation

This article was Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

One of Guild's Original Dreadnoughts

This Guild D-20 6-string acoustic guitar marks Guild's return to the US-made model that was one of the first to roll off of the company's Westerly, Rhode Island, factory line in 1967. This stripped-down guitar boasts top, back, and sides constructed of solid mahogany. The D-20's dreadnought body ensures that the guitar's voice is powerful and warm. You'll enjoy plenty of low end with a great balance of highs and mids. The Guild D-20 6-string acoustic guitar offers vintage-style looks, feel, and tone.

One of Guild's first dreadnought guitars

The Guild D-20 6-string acoustic guitar is a modern version of the very first dreadnought model to ever be produced by Guild's Westerly, Rhode Island, factory in 1967. And it appropriately coincides with the reintroduction of US-manufactured instruments for Guild Guitars. Even many of the materials and machines used in the crafting of the D-20 acoustic guitars came from the original Westerly factory and were responsible for many of the company's earlier models. Sweetwater is proud to offer you this piece of Guild's history.

Straightforward mahogany construction

The D-20's neck, top, back, and sides are constructed entirely from solid mahogany. This tonewood was chosen for its centered tone that exudes warmth without ever becoming muddy and clarity that never sounds shrill. The rosewood fretboard and bridge further help to enhance the guitar's harmonic overtones, and the D-20's appearance is as warm and inviting as its tone. Minimal aesthetic appointments give the instrument a vintage look that works as beautifully onstage as it does around a campfire.

Powerful dreadnought body

The Guild D-20's dreadnought body construction is one of the most popular designs among flat-top acoustic guitars. Its larger width and depth enhance low-end frequencies for a warm tone that moves a lot of air. This extra power is ideal for single-note lines and strumming when you want the guitar's natural voice to really project. Whether you're a singer/songwriter who needs a great strummer for self accompaniment or a bluegrass picker wanting a warmer tone, the D-20 dreadnought may just be the guitar you're looking for.

Guild D-20 6-string Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • 6-string acoustic guitar built to vintage Guild specs
  • All mahogany construction offers a warm, balanced tone
  • Thin satin finish lets the wood vibrate freely
  • Minimal aesthetic appointments offer a vintage appearance
  • Bold-sounding dreadnought body

Why Buy Your Guitar from Sweetwater?

See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online.

Additional Media

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage

Free 2-year Warranty

Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
Tools Icon

Save money with free parts & labor!

Fast Icon

Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time.

Award Icon

Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department.

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: X-Scalloped
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C profile
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dot
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.625"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage style open-gear, 20:1 ratio
  • Strings: Coated Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge
  • Case Included: Hardshell case
  • Body Length: 20"
  • Body Width: 16" lower bout, 11.75" upper bout
  • Body Depth: 5" lower, 4" upper
  • Overall Length: 42"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-744-0020

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

Back to navigation

Customer Reviews

Write your review
Rated 5/5

Owner since 03/20

Hi everyone, i own this guitar for 13 months now and every day i love it more. Even the way it smells each time i take it out of its case, hard to explain the feeling. Its a beautiful resonant guitar, very nice comfortable neck , feel and warmth of the solid mahogany to the tone, thin finish so you can feel everything about this beautiful instrument. I think its a big value copared to the price. And a really nice quality humidity controlling hardcase. Well done Guild!
Rated 5/5

Guild D20

Came very well packed..was only half step out of tune...Plays great..
Rated 4/5

Guild scores a Knockout

Just received my D20E in the natural finish and I am ecstatic with it's look, feel, sound, and playability. The wood and finish are flawless. The sound is expansive with tremendous range from solid full bass notes to extra crisp and penetrating highs. The tone control smoothly adjusts the sound to your preference. The action is good and the intonation is perfect. The included case is one of the best I have seen shipped with any guitar. I have only 2 minor issues. The lack of a battery box, and the output jack integrated into the strap peg preventing use of strap locks which I use on all my other guitars. Anyone who has played any model of Guild acoustics will easily transition to this guitar. If you are new to Guild this guitar will make you a believer.
Music background: Singer/Songwriter/Performer
Rated 5/5

Full Rich Sound

I like this solid wood all mahogany guitar. I was searching for a made in the USA guitar that was solid wood and am pleased to be have found Guild. I am a hobbyist and absolutely love picking up this guitar while contemplating deep thoughts for research. It feels good in my hands. The neck and frets is smooth. No buzzing or grabbing for chords. Big shout out to my go to guide for all things guitar, Ray. He has a wealth of wisdom that never lets me down. After discussing my playing style and exactly how I want to play this guitar, he had it set up for me. It is played perfect right out of the box. Big thanks to the sweetwater crew and to Ray.
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Guild D-20E Natural

I've had my D-20 since 2018 and every year the sound gets richer and better.
The guitar is fantastic, very well built and very comfortable to play.
Fantastic.

When customers come to Sweetwater looking for great, affordable acoustic guitars, we're always quick to tell them about Guild. At the same time, Guild has brought us some real beauties over the years, ranging from top-end acoustic guitars to timeless jazz boxes, and we're happy to say our most seasoned players agree that these instruments are second to none. As one of the prime Guild dealers, we know that when we sell one of these instruments, whoever gets it is going to love it and play it a lot, especially after we put it through our 55-point Evaluation to ensure it leaves our climate-controlled warehouse in perfect condition. Whether you're looking for your first acoustic guitar or your next archtop, ask your Sales Engineer about Guild.

Close Close $8,000 PA System Giveaway -- input your email address below to enter or click here to learn more.

See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners!

Success!

Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. Good Luck!