Guild DS-240 Wine Red
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Guild
DS-240 Wine Red
Product Info
Article Number:
601290
Brand:
Guild
Model:
DS-240 Wine Red
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$584.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DS-240 is a seriously solid dreadnought – the slope shoulders give it a unique voice, a bit more punch than a traditional dread. It’s got that Guild vibe, warm but articulate, and feels great in the hands. This is a fantastic option for singer-songwriters and strummers who want a quality instrument with a vintage feel without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Guild DS-240 Wine Red
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Ivory Binding
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 20 Frets
- White pickguard
- Rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Open Guild vintage 18 machine heads
- Strings: DAddario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light .012 - .053
- Colour: Wine Red high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a lively, responsive, and balanced tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and focus to the overall sound.
- • Open-gear Guild vintage 18 tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning stability.
- • Rosewood fingerboard and compensated bone saddle enhance clarity and sustain.
CONS
- • Wine Red gloss finish might be too flashy for some players’ tastes.
- • Slope shoulder design limits versatility for very delicate fingerstyle playing.
- • Mahogany neck can be prone to slight movement with humidity changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The slope shoulders soften the bass response slightly, making it less boomy and a bit more focused; it's still full, just with a different character.
They offer a smoother, more precise tuning experience and generally a more classic aesthetic, although their functionality is comparable to quality sealed tuners.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 1 11/16" nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands; it's generally well-suited for most players.
