Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany

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Guild D-240E Flamed Mahogany

Guild

D-240E Flamed Mahogany

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 432915
Brand: Guild
Model: D-240E Flamed Mahogany
Price: $416.90

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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.

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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.

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