Guild D-260CE Deluxe NAT
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Guild
D-260CE Deluxe NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
457747
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-260CE Deluxe NAT
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-260CE Deluxe is a solid entry into Guild's lineup. The combination of a solid top and striped ebony back gives it a surprisingly rich tone, and the AP-1 pickup is genuinely useful for stage work. It's a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or players who want a dreadnought with amplified capabilities without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Guild D-260CE Deluxe NAT
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Body design: Dreadnought with Cutaway
- Back and sides: Striped ebony
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- White dot fretboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Nut: Nubone
- Nut width: 43 mm (1 11/16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.25")
- Pickup: Guild AP-1
- Volume and sound control
- Tortoise pickguard
- Mother of pearl rosette and guild "peak" headstock logo
- Finish: High gloss
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top provides excellent projection and clarity.
- • Striped ebony back & sides add warmth and complexity.
- • Guild AP-1 pickup delivers usable amplified tones without harshness.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a little 'sticky' for some players.
- • Dreadnought body might be unwieldy for smaller individuals.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more premium Guild models.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Striped Ebony
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
648 mm (25.25 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Guild AP-1 with Volume & Tone Controls
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AP-1 is a competent system; it’s not a top-tier Fishman or LR Baggs, but it’s far better than many budget pickups, offering a natural amplified tone.
The neck profile is a standard 'C' shape, a generally comfortable and versatile design; larger hands should find it manageable, though it's not a super-thin profile.
The pickguard is well-attached, utilizing a strong adhesive. While it’s not immune to potential peeling over many years of use, it’s generally quite secure.
