Item #1617382 Model #99-740-1770

Guild DS-240E Memoir Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

$649.99

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Vintage-inspired tone with modern acoustic versatility.

The Guild DS-240E Memoir Series Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar brings classic acoustic design and bold tone to today's musicians. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, this sloped shoulder dreadnought delivers a rich, balanced tone that suits both strumming and fingerpicking styles. Its lightweight construction and comfortable "C"-shaped neck make it easy to play, while its floating DeArmond Tone Boss soundhole pickup ensures excellent amplified performance for stage or studio use.

Solid Spruce Top and Mahogany Body for Dynamic Acoustic Tone

The DS-240E is built with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, offering a powerful, resonant sound with crisp articulation. The combination of these tonewoods creates a warm, well-balanced tone that projects beautifully whether you're performing unplugged or amplified.

Classic Aesthetics With Premium Appointments

With elegant details such as a Mother-of-Pearl rosette, ivory binding, and a Guild script headstock logo, the DS-240E delivers vintage-inspired looks with modern build quality. The gloss black finish complements its aesthetic, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge add a touch of refinement to this versatile acoustic-electric guitar.

Designed for Players Seeking Versatility and Style

Equipped with a floating DeArmond Tone Boss pickup, the DS-240E offers a clean, natural sound when plugged in. The combination of classic design and modern electronics makes it perfect for guitarists who want a versatile instrument that can adapt to a variety of playing situations.

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Specifications
Body
  • Body shape: Sloped shoulder dreadnought
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss black
  • Bracing: Sitka spruce
  • Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl and black/white rings
Neck
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck finish: Gloss black
  • Neck joint: Dovetail
  • Truss rod: Dual action
  • Truss rod wrench: 4mm Allen key
Fingerboard
  • Fingerboard wood: Rosewood
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Fingerboard radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard inlays: 3mm Mother-of-Pearl dots
  • Frets to body: 14
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Guild Vintage 18 open gear
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle material: Compensated bone
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
Other
  • Pickup: DeArmond Tone Boss soundhole pickup
  • Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
  • Orientation: Right handed

Features

  • Solid Sitka spruce top for bold acoustic tone
  • DeArmond Tone Boss pickup for versatile amplified performance
  • Gloss black finish with elegant vintage-inspired appointments
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge for enhanced playability
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