Outstanding Design, Details, and Sound in a Robust Dreadnought
Getthe classic, full-bodied tone of a dreadnought with the Guild D-140CE.This robust acoustic-electric features a solid spruce top and solidmahogany body for full, rich acoustic tone. A rosewood fingerboardoffers outstanding response and playability as well, ideal forflat-picking and finger-picking alike. Strum the D-140CE with big, openfirst-position chords and hear the sustain and resonance that make theWesterly series acoustics a favorite among guitarists. The D-140CE also features a Guild/Fishman GT1 with Sonicorepickup for stellar amplified acoustic tone, and a deep cutaway foreffortless access higher up the neck for lead runs and varied chordvoicings.
A legendary series
TheWesterly series of Guild acoustics taps into the company's secondchapter after relocating its design and build headquarters from NewJersey to a Rhode Island furniture factory. This larger, improved spaceafforded a new direction and dedication to improving their alreadyexcellent craftsmanship. And the D-140CE is part of that tradition as itreflects impeccable build details and fine appointments — all with afocus on improved tone and durability. A genuine rosewood bridge andreal bone nut and saddle enhance tone and resonance on the D-140CE. Inaddition, scalloped spruce X-bracing provides additional resonance andsustain enhancement as well as ensuring long-term durability.
Awesome amplified tone
TheGuild/Fishman GT1 with Sonicore pickup in the D-140CE is a wonderfullydesigned system that naturally and fully translates the acoustic tone ofthis fine instrument. The sound is full and dynamic onstage, and pairsgreat with a microphone for recording parts at home or in the studio.Volume and tone controls are mounted directly in the soundhole for easyaccess, and a look that won't detract from your guitar's natural beauty.
Guild D-140CE Acoustic-electric Features:
- Solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides acoustic-electric built with detailed appointments and expert craftsmanship
- Rosewood fingerboard offers outstanding response and playability, ideal for flat-picking and finger-picking alike
- Guild/Fishman GT1 with Sonicore pickup for stellar amplified acoustic tone
- GT1 and Sonicore electronics pair great with a microphone for recording parts at home or in the studio
- Volume and tone controls are mounted directly in the soundhole for easy access
- Deep cutaway for access higher up the neck for lead runs and varied chord voicings
- Genuine rosewood bridge and real bone nut and saddle enhance tone and resonance
- Scalloped spruce X-bracing provides additional resonance and sustain enhancement
- Mother-of-pearl rosette soundhole will delight you and your audience with its fine aesthetic
Tech Specs
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Color: Antique Burst
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: African Mahogany
- Body Bracing: Spruce Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Ivory ABS
- Neck Wood: African Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Slim C
- Radius: 16"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Number of Frets: 20, Medium High
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage Open Gear
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Electronics: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1
- Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
- Case Included: Gig Bag
- Manufacturer Part Number: 384-0405-737
