Key Features
- Left-handed dreadnought with punch
- Arched mahogany back boosts sustain and projection
- Solid spruce top adds dynamic tonal response
- Fishman GT-1 pickup delivers clear and natural amplified tone
Guild D-240E Westerly Archback Electro Acoustic, Left Handed Overview
The Guild D-240E Westerly Archback Electro Acoustic is a powerful left-handed dreadnought built for bold tone and expressive playing. A solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides creates a warm, balanced sound with plenty of dynamic range. Guild's signature arched back design enhances projection and sustain, giving you a full-bodied voice that's great for both strumming and flatpicking.
With a comfortable C-shaped neck, Pau Ferro fingerboard, and satin finish, it feels smooth and responsive in hand. The Fishman GT-1 pickup system ensures your tone translates naturally when amplified, while open-gear tuners and vintage styling complete its classic aesthetic. It's a reliable, stage-ready guitar with distinctive Guild character.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionLeft-handed dreadnought with rich acoustic tone
The Guild D-240E Westerly Archback Electro Acoustic is perfect if you're a lefty who wants a bold, full-bodied dreadnought sound. Its classic dreadnought shape delivers deep lows, crisp highs, and a broad dynamic range that suits strumming, flatpicking, and everything in between. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top, this guitar produces a vibrant tone that opens up beautifully over time. The pairing of mahogany sides and Guild’s signature arched mahogany back gives it a rich, warm character with outstanding projection and long-lasting sustain. This construction method eliminates the need for a back bracing system, allowing the back to resonate more freely and add extra depth to the sound.
Comfortable neck and smooth playability
Playability is a priority with the D-240E LH, thanks to its comfortable mahogany neck carved into a versatile C-shape profile. From fretting open chords to exploring lead lines higher up the neck, the 16-inch Pau Ferro fingerboard radius and 25.5-inch scale length offer a smooth, familiar feel under your fingers. The satin polyurethane finish enhances the neck’s comfort and speed, while maintaining the natural aesthetic of the wood. With 20 frets and dot inlays made from mother-of-pearl, it’s easy to navigate the fingerboard. This thoughtful design lets you focus on your playing without distraction.
Natural-sounding electronics for performance
Equipped with the Guild/Fishman GT-1 pickup system, the D-240E LH is ready for the stage or studio. This discreet undersaddle pickup is designed to deliver a faithful reproduction of the guitar’s natural acoustic voice. With volume and tone controls mounted just inside the soundhole, you get intuitive access to your amplified sound without compromising the guitar’s clean, vintage-inspired look. The system captures the warmth and clarity of the spruce and mahogany tonewood combination, making it perfect for recording sessions or band setups where you'll need to get your sound across.
Classic Guild styling with quality components
Visually, the D-240E LH reflects Guild’s heritage of understated elegance and quality craftsmanship. A tortoiseshell pickguard, mother-of-pearl rosette, and ivory ABS binding give the guitar a vintage-inspired appearance that stands out without being flashy. Hardware choices like open-gear Guild Vintage 16 tuners and a compensated bone saddle contribute to both tone and tuning stability, while Pau Ferro is used for both the bridge and fingerboard to ensure tonal integrity and long-term durability. It’s a guitar that looks as good as it sounds - crafted with care to offer timeless aesthetics and dependable performance.
Specifications
- Product Name: Guild D-240E Westerly Archback Electro Acoustic, Left Handed
- Product Code: GUI-D-240-E/LH
Body
- Body Shape: D - Dreadnought
- Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
- Soundhole Diameter: 3 7/8" (98mm)
- Rosette: Mother-Of-Pearl / ABS
- Body Sides: Mahogany
- Body Back: Mahogany (arched)
- Body Binding: Ivory ABS
- Upper Bout Width: 11 5/8" (295mm)
- Lower Bout Width: 15 3/4" (400mm)
- Body Depth Upper Bout: 3 3/4" (95mm)
- Body Depth Lower Bout: 4 3/4" (121mm)
- Body Length: 19 3/4" (502mm)
- Overall Length: 42" (1067mm)
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Scale Length: 25 1/2" (648mm)
- Neck Shape: C Shape
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20mm
- Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24mm
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
- Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
- Fingerboard Radius: 16" (406mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: 5mm Dots - Mother-Of-Pearl
- Fingerboard Inlay Location: 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19
- Frets Total: 20
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Colour: Natural (NAT)
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4" (57mm)
- Bridge Pins: Ivory Coloured Plastic with Black Dot
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 16 Open Gear
- Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel
- Endpin: Strap Button - Nickel
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- Electronics: Guild/Fishman GT-1 with Volume and Tone controls
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
- Included Case: Case Sold Separately
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