Guild D-340 Nat
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Guild
D-340 Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
598621
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-340 Nat
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Guild D-340 Nat is a seriously well-built dreadnought that punches way above its class. It’s got that classic Guild warmth and a surprisingly responsive top – perfect for singer-songwriters and players who love a full, rich acoustic sound. It's an excellent value for a solid-top instrument, offering a lot of quality for the money.
Product Description
- Guild D-340 Nat
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of pearl fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Dovetail neck joint
- Neck transition at the 14th fret
- Black body binding
- Soundhole rosette: Black and white rings
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Black tortoiseshell pickguard
- Rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Open Guild vintage 16 machine heads
- Strings: Daddario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light .012 - .053
- Polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Natural matt
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers excellent projection and headroom for strumming.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide a warm, focused tone with rich overtones.
- • Comfortable 'C' neck profile and 16” radius fingerboard facilitates easy playability.
- • Open-gear tuning machines offer reliable tuning stability and vintage aesthetics.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can limit versatility for players seeking brighter, more articulate tones.
- • Matt finish might not appeal to those preferring a glossier, more reflective appearance.
- • Dreadnought body size may be unwieldy for smaller players or those seeking portability.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
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
It leans towards a warmer, more mellow tone than a brighter Taylor, but isn't as overtly 'woody' as some Martins; it's a unique Guild voicing.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but it's not a super-thin neck; players with very large hands might find it slightly less accommodating than a flatter profile.
A matte finish typically has a minimal impact on resonance, but some players perceive a slight reduction in perceived volume compared to a gloss finish, though the difference is often negligible.
