Guild BT-240E Baritone
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Guild
BT-240E Baritone
Product Info
Article Number:
511887
Brand:
Guild
Model:
BT-240E Baritone
Category:
Baritone Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$592.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Guild BT-240E is a seriously good baritone – the solid top gives it a real depth of tone you don’t always find at this price. It's perfect for singer-songwriters needing a low-end foundation or players exploring alternative tunings. The Fishman electronics are a nice bonus for stage work, too.
Product Description
- Guild BT-240E Baritone
- Baritone Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Baritone Jumbo
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Arched back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale length: 686 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman GT-1 system with volume and tone controls
- Tuning: B-E-A-D-F#-b
- Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers rich, balanced baritone tones.
- • Mahogany back & sides add warmth and sustain.
- • Fishman GT-1 provides clear amplified sound with useful controls.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • The large body can be unwieldy for smaller players.
- • 43mm nut width may feel wide for players used to standard guitars.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex acoustic-electric systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
686 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman GT-1 system with volume and tone controls
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The baritone tuning drops the strings significantly, creating a much deeper, more resonant sound – it’s more akin to a low-tuned bass guitar than a typical acoustic.
Yes, the GT-1’s simple volume and tone controls are straightforward, offering basic shaping without overwhelming complexity – great for quick adjustments on stage.
The 43mm nut width is wider than average, so it might take some getting used to if you're accustomed to narrower necks, but many players find it provides better string spacing for baritone playing.
