Guild D-140 Nat Westerly
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Guild
D-140 Nat Westerly
Product Info
Article Number:
362261
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-140 Nat Westerly
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$757.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D-140 Nat Westerly is a seriously well-built dreadnought. It offers a warm, focused tone with plenty of projection, ideal for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a traditional sound. This is a great choice for those wanting a quality, all-solid wood guitar without the premium price tag of some other brands.
Product Description
- Guild D-140 Nat Westerly
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Body: solid mahogany
- "Westerly 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
- Guild machine heads
- Finish: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a responsive, articulate sound with good headroom.
- • Solid mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a focused midrange presence.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity throughout the tonal spectrum.
- • Westerly bracing pattern enhances projection and balances the guitar’s tonal response.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish might feel a bit thick for players preferring a more vintage, matte aesthetic.
- • Mahogany construction can be slightly less versatile for very bright or overly clean styles.
- • The 16in radius fingerboard might feel a touch steeper for players accustomed to flatter profiles.
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 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Guild has a warmer, more focused tone than some Martins, which can sometimes be overly bright. The Guild’s construction and bracing also contribute to a slightly more powerful projection.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard profile, generally comfortable for most hand sizes, though the 1 11/16in nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
Westerly-built Guilds maintain a high level of craftsmanship; expect solid construction, well-fitted parts, and consistent quality comparable to their higher-end counterparts.
