Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USA
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Guild
D-40 Traditional ATB USA
Product Info
Article Number:
594830
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-40 Traditional ATB USA
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-40 Traditional is a serious instrument – the Adirondack bracing really gives it a vintage-inspired voice with plenty of headroom. It's built like a tank and sounds fantastic, making it ideal for gigging musicians and players who appreciate a traditional dreadnought tone. A premium-priced option, but worth it for the quality and feel.
Product Description
- Guild D-40 Traditional ATB USA
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid sitka spruce
- Adirondack spruce bracing
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 3-Piece neck: Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
- 5 mm Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Tortoiseshell and ABS rosette
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale: 651 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut: Bone
- 20 Frets
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Nickel-plated open Guild vintage-style tuners
- Colour: Antique Brown
- high-gloss
- Includes Guild Deluxe Humidified case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Adirondack bracing delivers powerful projection and a mature, complex tone.
- • Solid mahogany back and sides offer a warm, focused midrange response.
- • The 12” radius fingerboard provides comfortable playability and facilitates bending.
- • Guild’s vintage-style tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • The high-gloss finish may be a bit too reflective for some players’ preferences.
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring comfort.
- • The Antique Brown finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to all stylistic tastes.
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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
6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adirondack bracing typically yields a more responsive and powerful tone with enhanced projection and a slightly 'older' character, often described as having more 'growl' than standard spruce.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 1 11/16” nut width might feel a bit wider than some prefer, especially for players with smaller hands. It’s best to try it in person if possible.
The high-gloss finish can slightly dampen the natural resonance of the wood, although the overall impact is minimal given the quality of the materials. It's primarily an aesthetic choice, offering a beautiful, polished look.
