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Guild DS-240 Memoir Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Acoustic Guitar with Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Pau Ferro Fingerboard - Vintage Sunburst
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Classic Slope-shoulder Dreadnought from Guild

The Guild DS-240 Memoir is a beautifully designed, incredibly playable, slope-shoulder acoustic guitar at a great price. The DS-240 Memoir features a solid spruce top and gorgeous mahogany back and sides — a wonderful tonewood combination that produces stellar high and midrange tone with rich bass response. A gloss finish on the mahogany back and sides lets its natural coloring really pop. In addition, a comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard is incredibly responsive and playable. Scalloped X-bracing further enhances the tone and durability of the DS-240, giving you years of playing and improved tone over time.

Guild acoustics: a heritage built on great woods and features

Guild has earned a solid reputation over the decades as one of America's premier early guitar makers. The company's commitment to quality material and design is forefront with the solid spruce and mahogany on the DS-240 Memoir — a tonewood pairing renowned for its rich, varied voicing and resonance. The slope-shoulder dreadnought body provides big sound and a comfortable playing experience. A NuBone nut and saddle also support great sustain and clarity. And a 1960s red tortoiseshell pickguard lends an even more classic look and vibe. Added visual delight comes by way of a mother-of-pearl rosette and Guild Peak headstock logo — features guitarists here at Sweetwater love.

Guild DS-240 Memoir Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Classic slope-shoulder acoustic with solid spruce top delivers incredible tone
  • Comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard is incredibly responsive and playable
  • NuBone nut and saddle support great sustain and clarity
  • 1960s red tortoiseshell pickguard and mother-of-pearl rosette and Guild Peak headstock logo lend a classic look and vibe

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Vintage Sunburst
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: "C" Shape
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.68"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: NuBone/NuBone
  • Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
  • Tuning Machines: Guild Die-cast
  • Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-740-1090

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Rated 5/5

Great working guitar for songwriter/performers.

Very fine sounding guitar out of the box. This is my third working guitar. I use a Taylor 214ce and a Breedlove PSP-11e. These are three very different guitars. I play small venues and like the way each sounds. I will put a K&K Pure Mini in this Guild DS-240 for two reasons, near reference sound and no battery to worry about. Jacob Ford has been very helpful and has helped me get my act together. I use an X-Air 12 digital mixer with a wireless vocal and a wireless guitar to keep things simple, all packed in a 3U rack case. So I walk in with a single guitar and a narrow rack case. It's basically plug and play now.

The qualities of the DS-240. Nice clear tone with great balance. (Lows can be boosted in the EQ) Nice sustain. Dry resonance, good woody overtones without the metal overtones Taylors can sometimes have when using Phosphorus strings. I changed strings to Elixir 80/20's NanoWeb and all these qualities came out all the more. Guitar rings out loud without the lows sounding like the bottom of a trash can. Gentle picking brings out the more emotional detail the guitar imparts. I look forward to working with this guitar, it makes me sound better than I am. : )
Music background: Small Venue Performer
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar!

I got mine in the mail yesterday and haven't been able to put it down. It goes head to head with my Martin in terms of playability. And call me crazy, but I think it also has a richer tone than my Martin as well.
Music background: Guitar Repair, Guitarist, singer
Rated 5/5

No Brainer!

If you're thinking of getting a DS 240. Just push the buy button right now. Seriously
Music background: Cowboy chord hacker
Rated 5/5

Awesome

Recieved very fast from sweetwater! Guitar has just the right sound,warm & friendly..Great Guitar to sing along with..Haven`t picked up my J45 since getting this guitar..Hard one to put down to be honest,joy to play..Finish is great,colors are perfect..Kinda liked the old Guild Logo but this on will do :)..Dont hesitate if thinkin about this guitar or they`ll be sold out & hard to find!!
Rated 5/5

better than expected...again!

First and foremost Sweetwater is an awesome company to work with. Knowledgable, courteous and professional. Stand behind everything they sell and really seem to appreciate your business. As for the Guitar; this is my second Guild so I expected the craftsmanship and attention to detail to be excellent and it did not disappoint. I was looking for an everyday, good sounding guitar at a price point that I wouldn't be afraid to take it out to the mountains or to the beach. The slope shoulder vintage look was a bonus for me- something I always wanted but figured I couldn't afford. The guitar was set up perfectly and I didn't need to make any adjustments on my end. The DS 240 Memoir is so comfortable and light....such a pleasure and joy to play. Just feels so natural to strum and pick. The sound and tone are quite impressive and I know with that solid top is just going to sound better over time. This one checked all of my boxes and some! I would definitely recommend this Guild DS-240 to anyone looking for a GREAT sounding, awesome looking easy playing/picking guitar.

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.

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