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Guild DS-240 Slope Shoulder Acoustic Guitar

  • Slope shoulder dreadnought, no pickup
  • Spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck
  • Pau ferro fingerboard, 24.75 scale
  • Phosphor bronze strings
  • Limited lifetime warranty for the original owner

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A vintage-styled slope shoulder dreadnought with a warm, balanced voice and no electronics. Warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized dealer.

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ASIN: B07MZFDJ5TModel: DS-240Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars

Overview

A slope-shoulder body shape gives the DS-240 its 1920s styling, matched with a mother of pearl rosette and the Guild script logo. The top is spruce over mahogany back and sides, finished in a gloss vintage sunburst.

The retro look and the warm, clear tone suit fireside strumming and family jams. The limitation is that there is no pickup, and the warranty covers electronics, hardware and cases for a shorter period.

Who it's for

Singer-songwriters, home players and campfire strummers who value a classic slope-shoulder profile and an unplugged sound. Anyone who needs onboard electronics will need to add a pickup or choose another model.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Slope shoulder vintage styling
  • Spruce top over mahogany body
  • Pau ferro fingerboard
  • Warm and balanced sound
Cons
  • Warranty needs authorized dealer purchase

Performance notes

A spruce top vibrates freely while mahogany back and sides add warmth, and the slope-shoulder shape gives a rounded low end. Phosphor bronze strings bring a warm, clear voice with a balanced profile.

Specifications

BrandGUILD
ModelDS-240
Dimensions & fit
Scale Length24.75
Item dimensions40.5 x 15.88 x 5 inches
Construction & materials
Top Material TypeSpruce
Back Material TypeMahogany
Fretboard Material TypePau ferro
String Material TypePhosphor bronze
ColorVintage sunburst, gloss
Neck Material TypeMahogany
Warranty & support
Warranty DescriptionLimited lifetime, original owner
Other details
Guitar Bridge SystemFixed
Sound ProfileWarm and balanced
Guitar Pickup ConfigurationNone
Number of Strings6
Body styleSlope shoulder dreadnought

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Guild DS-240?

It measures 40.5 by 15.88 by 5 inches, and the scale length is listed as 24.75.

Does the Guild DS-240 have a pickup?

No. The pickup field lists no pickup.

Is the Guild DS-240 a left-handed guitar?

No. The hand orientation is right.