Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany

Name: Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany
Brand: Guild
Price: 416.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Guild

D-240E Flamed Mahogany

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Product Info

Article Number: 432915

Brand: Guild

Model: D-240E Flamed Mahogany

Category: Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Price: $416.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This D-240E is a seriously solid choice for players wanting a dreadnought with a warm, inviting voice. The flamed mahogany back and sides give it a touch of visual flair, and the slim neck makes it easy to play. It's a fantastic option for singer-songwriters and folks who need a reliable, affordable stage-ready acoustic – it's a real workhorse.

Product Description

Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany
Steel-string Guitar
Body design: Dreadnought
Solid Sitka spruce top
Body: Flamed mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum
origin: Indonesia)
Scalloped X bracing
Neck: Mahogany
Neck profile: Slim
Pau Ferro fretboard
Nut width: 43 mm
Scale: 647 mm
20 Frets
Pickup: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1 with volume and tone controls
Colour: Natural

PROS

• Solid Sitka top delivers balanced, articulate projection.
• Flamed mahogany back & sides offer warm, focused tonal character.
• Slim neck profile promotes comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
• Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1 provides respectable amplified tone.

CONS

• Flamed mahogany can lack the overt 'sparkle' of maple or rosewood.
• The Sonitone GT-1 isn't a high-end pickup system; expect limitations.
• While comfortable, the slim neck might feel a bit too thin for some.

Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides Flamed Mahogany

Neck Material Mahogany

Fingerboard Pau Ferro

Scale Length 647 mm

Frets 20

Electronics Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1

Weight Approximately 5.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D-240E will be warmer and less bright than the rosewood D-140E, with a slightly more controlled low-end – rosewood guitars tend to have a more pronounced high-end shimmer.

Pau Ferro is a very respectable substitute, offering a similar feel and durability to ebony, though the visual appearance is slightly different.

It’s decent for smaller gigs, but at higher volumes you'll likely need to be mindful of feedback and use EQ or positioning adjustments.