Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA
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Guild
D-40 Standard PSB VG USA
Product Info
Article Number:
561277
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-40 Standard PSB VG USA
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-40 Standard is a serious dreadnought, built with top-tier materials like Adirondack spruce bracing and a comfortable C-profile neck. It's got that classic Guild warmth and projection, perfect for singer-songwriters and players who want a workhorse acoustic with vintage character. It's a premium instrument that rewards a discerning player.
Product Description
- Guild D-40 Standard PSB VG USA
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Bracing: Adirondack spruce
- 3-Piece neck: mahogany/walnut/mahogany
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 5 mm MOP dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 651 mm
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bone nut
- Rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle
- 20 Frets
- Tortoiseshell/ABS rosette
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Nickel-plated open Guild Vintage Style tuners
- Colour: Standard Pacific Vintage Gloss
- Incl. Guild Deluxe Humidified case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid Adirondack bracing delivers exceptional projection and clarity.
- • Mahogany back/sides provide warm, focused overtones and sustain.
- • Vintage Style tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability.
- • C-profile neck ensures comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany construction may lack the airy brightness some prefer.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
- • Tortoiseshell pickguard is a stylistic choice; may not appeal to all.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
651 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Guild has a warmer, more focused low-end compared to the often brighter Martin, offering a slightly different tonal palette.
The C-profile is generally accommodating, but the 43 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for some with very large hands – best to try it in person.
It's a Vintage Gloss finish, which allows the wood to breathe more than a thick gloss, potentially opening up the tone further with age and playing.
