Guild D-120 Nat Westerly
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Guild
D-120 Nat Westerly
Product Info
Article Number:
361960
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-120 Nat Westerly
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-120 Nat Westerly is a seriously good-sounding dreadnought for the money. The all-mahogany construction gives it a really lovely, woody warmth that’s perfect for singer-songwriters and players who love a vintage vibe. It’s a comfortable, well-built instrument that delivers a lot of value.
Product Description
- Guild D-120 Nat Westerly
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Body: Mahogany
- solid
- "Westerly Concert Scalloped" X-Bracing made of Sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- 20 Frets
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Nickel-plated open Guild Vintage 18 machine heads
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Solid mahogany back and sides deliver a warm, focused, and mature tone.
- • Westerly Concert bracing provides excellent projection and balanced response across the spectrum.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and improve string-to-body resonance.
- • Vintage 18 Guild machine heads offer smooth tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Mahogany's inherent brightness can be less versatile for certain modern playing styles.
- • The 16in fingerboard radius might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
- • High-gloss finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and may slightly dampen resonance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a noticeably more refined build and vintage-inspired appointments, like the machine heads, compared to some budget-friendly alternatives.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 44.5mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands – best to try it if possible.
The finish does add a layer of protection and visual appeal, but it can slightly dampen the natural resonance of the wood compared to an open-pore finish. It's a subtle difference, but noticeable to discerning ears.
