GUILDGuitars DS-240 Slope Shoulder Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, Solid Top, Westerly: Memoir Collection
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GUILDGuitars DS-240 Slope Shoulder Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Sunburst, Solid Top, Westerly: Memoir Collection

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Product ID: 119311912
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Details

  • Brand
    GUILD
  • Color
    Vintage
  • Top Material Type
    Spruce Wood
  • Body Material
    Spruce
  • Back Material Type
    Mahogany
  • Neck Material Type
    Mahogany
🌲Mahogany back & sides for warm resonance
🎸Solid spruce top for rich tone
📏24.75" scale length for comfortable play

Description

🎶 Own the sound of timeless stories with Guild’s vintage-inspired DS-240

  • CRAFTED FOR COMFORT - Slope shoulder dreadnought body shape designed for effortless playability and long jam sessions
  • PURE ACOUSTIC WARMTH - Solid spruce top delivers clear, inviting sound that matures with every strum
  • TIMELESS VINTAGE VIBES - Classic 1920s-inspired mother of pearl rosette & Guild Script Logo for authentic retro style
  • PREMIUM NATURAL MATERIALS - Mahogany neck and back paired with Pau Ferro fretboard for durability and smooth feel
  • DISTINCTIVE SUNBURST FINISH - Glossy vintage sunburst finish ensures your guitar stands out in any creative circle

The Guild Guitars DS-240 Slope Shoulder Acoustic Guitar from the Memoir Collection features a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, delivering warm, clear tones with a vintage sunburst gloss finish. Its 24.75" scale length and slope shoulder dreadnought design offer comfortable playability, while retro mother of pearl detailing pays homage to classic 1920s aesthetics. Perfect for professionals seeking a blend of heritage style and rich acoustic performance.

Specifications

Neck Material TypeMahogany
String Material TypePhosphor Bronze
Fretboard Material TypePau Ferro Wood
Body Material TypeSpruce
Back Material TypeMahogany
Top Material TypeSpruce Wood
ColorVintage Sunburst
Item Dimensions L x W x H40.5"L x 15.88"W x 5"H
Scale Length24.75
Guitar Bridge SystemFixed
Number of Strings6
Hand OrientationRight
Guitar Pickup ConfigurationNo Pickup

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Reviews

4.7

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T**E

This thing roars.

I'm getting a lot of use from this guitar. It literally roars when chorded. Rhythm tracks have good bottom, without a twangy top end. I highly recommend Guild as a rule, and feel lucky I came across this limited edition guitar when it was released. You really can't beat the sound for the price.

A**R

Great guitar

I have owned Yamaha and Ibenez acoustic guitars. This Guild DS-240 is definitely a notch up in quality of sound.

C**I

An affordable J-45-style slope shoulder dreadnought that punches way above its weight!

Fantastic guitar for the money. In fact, may be the best sub $1000 guitar that I’ve ever played. You would not know based on the tones this guitar produces that it has a laminate back and sides. Handles both fingerstyle and aggressive strumming with impressive dynamic range. In fact, I’d venture to say that it matches the Gibson J-45 Standard in just about every category but the high end (could use a little more in that department, but definitely not a deal breaker). Guild was going for a vintage vibe here, and the construction, styling and finishing touches are spot on. Mine did require a truss rod adjustment and a slight shave off the saddle out of the box due to a few upper fret dead spots and an action that was a little higher than I like, but was a relatively cheap and easy fix. Long story short, if you’re looking for a high quality slope shouldered dread but don't make C-suite money… look no further.

J**P

The best

This is an awesome guitar! Arrived very well packed and in perfect shape.

E**D

What a Great Deal!

There are lots of pictures of this guitar online, but check out Alamo Music on youtube and watch Cooper Greenberg playing it. This guitar is very capable. On top of that , it's even more beautiful than I thought it would be. It's difficult to see in pictures but the headstock logo is inlaid mother of pearl and so is the rosette . The Tobacco burst with its high gloss finish is simply beautiful. The playability is so nice with low action and the tone is lovely. You can tell someone actually did a set up on it, and with a 24.75 inch scale its very comfortable to play. It is an understated yet elegant guitar. If someone didn't know the cost of it, they would assume it was much more expensive than what it is. You Don't need to spend a fortune for a great Guitar!

J**E

Impressed

Out of the box, all factory setup, and jammed on this guitar for 3 hours. I could not find any cosmetic flaws, love the look, plays well, and sounds really good for the money. Lacking a little in the low end but a nice overall balance for strumming and finger picking.

C**D

Incredible Value

I've never been more pleased with a guitar purchase except perhaps my 016 Strat or my 77 LP. I've owned a Gib^&* G45 at three times the cost, and as soon as I laid my hands on this Guild, I sold off that other guitar and this became my number one. Now I know the 45 is a classic dating back to pre-WWI years, but they are still being made today, and are not cheap despite using some very basic materials in manufacture. This Guild is everything those guitars are and more. The neck is fast and easy, the top is extremely resonant with just the right amount of lo-mid-high balance, the finish is a beautiful gloss that shines up like a mirror, yet the neck is matte to avoid stickiness. I just love the look and aesthetic of the slope shoulder design; It doesn't feel like a dreadnaught, yet has the voicing of one. If you are in the market for one of these and can't decide between the Gib*&^ and the Guild, I say pop for the Guild. They are the best kept guitar secret out there, and if Guilds are good enough for Fahey, they're good enough for me!

S**3

Fantastic guitar!

After visiting local stores and ordering and returning two other guitars, I decided to try one more time and ordered this Guild DS240 and I am so glad I did! It sounds awesome and is very playable! It is well made and looks great! A perfect addition to my musical family!

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