Guild OM-340 Nat
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Guild
OM-340 Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
598646
Brand:
Guild
Model:
OM-340 Nat
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$300.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OM-340 Nat is a seriously solid instrument for the money. It offers that classic Guild vibe – warm, woody, and responsive – with a comfortable C-profile neck. This is a great choice for singer-songwriters, folk players, or anyone looking for a well-built, versatile acoustic at an affordable price point.
Product Description
- Guild OM-340 Nat
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: OM
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of pearl fingerboard inlays
- Black body binding
- Nut: Bone
- Neck profile: C
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 20 Frets
- Neck transition at the 14th fret
- Neck attachment: Dovetail
- Soundhole rosette: Black and white rings
- Black tortoiseshell pickguard
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Compensated bone saddle
- Guild Vintage 16 Open Gear machine heads
- Strings: Daddario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light .012 - .053
- Polyurethane lacquer
- Colour: Natural matt
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warm, focused tonal character.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and resonance.
- • Vintage 16 open gear tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany can sometimes lack the shimmering highs of maple.
- • Matt finish may show fingerprints and wear more easily.
- • OM body size might be slightly large for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Guild's C profile is generally a bit slimmer and more rounded than a Martin's, offering a slightly easier playing feel, especially for players with smaller hands.
The fingerboard is rosewood, but judging by the description and typical Guild construction, it's likely to be a more standard grade, with a modest figuring – not a particularly ornate piece.
The matte finish doesn't directly impact projection, but it can subtly alter the perceived tone by reducing reflections. It's primarily an aesthetic choice, providing a more understated look.
