Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA
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Guild
D-40 Traditional NAT USA
Product Info
Article Number:
553667
Brand:
Guild
Model:
D-40 Traditional NAT USA
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-40 Traditional is a serious contender for players seeking a premium dreadnought. The Adirondack top and mahogany back create a rich, balanced tone that’s fantastic for singer-songwriters and players wanting a classic, vintage-inspired sound. It’s a beautifully built instrument that feels fantastic in the hands and projects like a champ.
Product Description
- Guild D-40 Traditional NAT USA
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid Sitka spruce
- Bracing: Adirondack spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- 3-Strip neck: Mahogany / walnut / mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 5 mm MOP Dot fingerboard inlays
- Rosette: Tortoiseshell and ABS
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 651 mm
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bone nut and compensated saddle
- 20 Frets
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Rosewood bridge
- Nickel-plated open Guild Vintage tuners
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. Guild Deluxe humidified case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid Adirondack bracing delivers exceptional projection and responsiveness.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide a warm, focused, and woody tonal character.
- • The C-profile neck with rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Guild Vintage tuners ensure stable tuning, a hallmark of their heritage.
CONS
- • High-gloss nitro finish can be susceptible to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.
- • The dreadnought size might be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
- • Solid wood construction means it's relatively heavy compared to laminate alternatives.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany (3-Strip)
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
651 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Guild generally has a warmer, more focused tone, lacking the D-28's overt brightness and forward projection, but offering excellent sustain and a more vintage vibe.
Like any nitro finish, it can develop checking with significant humidity and temperature fluctuations, but proper humidification will minimize this risk.
The 'C' profile is a comfortable medium – not as slim as many modern necks, but not overly chunky either; it's a classic feel that many players will find familiar and pleasing.
