Guild OM-240E Westerly Archback
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Guild
OM-240E Westerly Archback
Product Info
Article Number:
378811
Brand:
Guild
Model:
OM-240E Westerly Archback
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This OM-240E is a solid choice for players wanting a versatile, stage-ready acoustic. The Westerly archback adds a touch of refinement and a slightly more focused sound, while the AP-1 pickup system handles amplified performance admirably. It’s a great instrument for singer-songwriters and players who need a reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Guild OM-240E Westerly Archback
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Orchestra
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Arched back
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.85 mm
- Guild AP-1 pickup system
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate projection and sustain
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and focused midrange response
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, snappy playing feel
- • Guild AP-1 pickup system offers usable amplified tones for stage or recording
CONS
- • Arched back design might not suit players preferring a flatter acoustic response
- • Pau Ferro can feel a bit harder than rosewood for some players
- • Mahogany construction limits extreme high-end sparkle, a more 'vintage' tone
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Guild AP-1
Weight
5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AP-1 is a good value pickup, offering a clean amplified tone, though it lacks the nuanced EQ controls of higher-end systems.
The neck width of 42.85 mm provides ample space for fingerstyle playing and larger hands, but it’s a relatively standard 'C' shape.
The archback tends to focus the sound, creating a slightly more direct and present tone compared to the broader sound of a flat-back OM.
