Guild D-140 Cherry Burst
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Guild
D-140 Cherry Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
565183
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-140 Cherry Burst
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$869.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-140 Cherry Burst is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. It nails that vintage Guild vibe – a warm, woody tone with plenty of projection. This is an excellent choice for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a comfortable C-profile neck and a dreadnought's powerful voice.
Product Description
- Guild D-140 Cherry Burst; acoustic guitar
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Sitka spruce X-bracing
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of pearl rosette and headstock logo
- Ivory binding
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- 20 Frets
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Guild Vintage 18 machine heads
- Colour: Cherry Burst High Gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a balanced, articulate, and responsive tone.
- • Solid mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain, enhancing the overall richness.
- • Bone nut and saddle improve string vibration transfer, boosting clarity and volume.
- • Vintage 18 machine heads offer smooth tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Cherry Burst finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • 16” fingerboard radius might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
- • Dreadnought body size can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid 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
The D-140 has a slightly warmer, more rounded tone compared to the D-18's often brighter, more cutting sound, but both offer excellent projection.
The C-profile is generally considered comfortable, but the dreadnought body width might be a factor; a visit to a local shop to try it is recommended.
Yes, the mahogany provides a focused, mid-range driven tone, making it ideal for roots, folk, and blues styles, though it’s versatile enough for many genres.
