Guild P-240 Memoir Series
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Guild
P-240 Memoir Series
Product Info
Article Number:
457797
Brand:
Guild
Model:
P-240 Memoir Series
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This P-240 Memoir is a beautifully crafted parlor guitar – a real gem. The smaller body makes it incredibly comfortable to hold and play, perfect for fingerstyle players or those who prefer a more intimate sound. It's a fantastic option for intermediate players seeking a vintage-inspired tone and feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Guild P-240 Memoir Series
- Steel String Guitar
- Body shape: Parlor
- Back & sides: Mahogany
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Scale: 628.7 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.70")
- Nut: Nubone
- Fretboard inlays: White dots
- 19 Frets
- Mother-of-pearl rosette and Vintage Guild "Script" headstock logo
- Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Natural
- Suitable case: Article no. #122211# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a responsive, balanced tone with headroom
- • Mahogany back & sides add warmth and focused midrange character
- • 24.75in scale offers comfortable playability, especially for smaller hands
- • Vintage Guild headstock logo and rosette add classic aesthetic appeal
CONS
- • Parlor body size limits low-end projection compared to larger dreadnoughts
- • Gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance
- • Pau Ferro fretboard, while durable, lacks the silky feel of ebony
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
628.7 mm (24.75in)
Frets
19
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more focused and intimate; the dreadnought will have more bass and volume, but the parlor offers a uniquely balanced and controlled sound.
It’s a very competent substitute, offering stable intonation and a bright, clear tone. While not *exactly* the same as bone, the difference is subtle and often unnoticeable to the average player.
It excels at fingerstyle, folk, blues, and smaller ensemble playing. Its focused tone won't get lost in a band mix.
