Guild B-240E Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar – Natural

Experience the warm, rich tone of an acoustic bass with the smooth, expressive feel of a fretless fingerboard in the Guild B-240E Fretless. Designed for players seeking upright-style tonal qualities in a comfortable, modern body shape, this acoustic-electric bass is perfect for both unplugged sessions and amplified performances.

The B-240E Fretless features a solid Sitka spruce top with arched mahogany back and sides, delivering a punchy low end with excellent projection and warmth. The fretless pau ferro fingerboard is adorned with subtle fret lines, offering visual guidance while maintaining a smooth playing surface for nuanced glissando and upright-like phrasing. A 34†scale length provides familiar spacing and tension for electric bass players transitioning to acoustic.

Outfitted with Guild’s AP-1 active piezo pickup system, the B-240E delivers natural, articulate tone when plugged in—ideal for live performance, studio recording, or DI use. The vintage-style rosette and tortoiseshell pickguard complement the natural satin polyurethane finish, highlighting the guitar’s premium tonewoods.

Whether you're laying down jazz grooves, folk backing lines, or ambient textures, the Guild B-240E Fretless responds with depth, clarity, and character.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Jumbo Bass
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Arched Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany with Satin Finish
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard: Pau Ferro (Fretless with fret markers)
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Bridge: Pau Ferro
• Pickup System: Guild AP-1 Active Piezo
• Finish: Natural Satin Polyurethane
• Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl / ABS Ring
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Nut & Saddle: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Guild Die-Cast Closed-Gear
• Strings: D’Addario EXPPBB170 Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light Gauge

Dimensions & Weight (Approximate):

• Overall Length: 47.5"
• Body Length: 21"
• Lower Bout Width: 17"
• Upper Bout Width: 12.5"
• Body Depth: 4.5"
• Weight: ~6.5 lbs