Guild OM-260CE Deluxe Orchestra Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Antique Burst

Best intonation on any acoustic guitar. Take care of her and she'll love you like a smitten teen that just got kissed for the first time, insatiably.

I think there is quite a bit of off the rack variance in this model. Some people talk about loud and chimey sound, but mine has a more flat sound profile. Plugged in its right up there with a lot of better acoustic electrics. For voice accompaniment its great. I'm hoping it will brighten up after the rainy season.

I have been primarily an electric guitar player for many years. I have had a couple acoustics, but never one that I had chosen for myself. A few years ago I sold my Guild D25. It was a nice guitar but I never really bonded with it. Also not a big fan of the dread shape 🤷🏻‍♀️. Not sure what compelled me to check out the acoustic room at GC a few weeks ago, but suddenly found myself in front of a couple of glossy sunburst Guild OM 260ce Deluxe guitars. One of them had some markings that I thought were scratches at first but when I looked closer I could tell they were part of the wood grain. I had assumed I would prefer the one without the markings, and didn't expect a lot of variance between them but I let my ears decide- and the uniquely patterned one kept winning. They were both great players though, and I'm convinced I would've been happy with either one. But the one I brought home just has a little extra something. Really pleasing depth of tones and nice sustain. I was playing it every day since I got it, but finally took it in for a setup last week- itchin to get it back, as I'm sure it will play even better. Again, I'm not an acoustic expert but even off the rack, both guitars I tested felt comfortable and played easy. When I got home, I did some quick research and learned that the markings I noticed on my guitar are called "bear claw"- some makers believe this appears in older, more rigid spruce and comes out when a piece of top wood is perfectly sawn. Mine also has lots of "silking" and tight grain which seems to be further indication of a nice top wood. I don't love the look of runout, but that was about all I knew when I first picked it up (neither guitars I tested had much, if any, runout). If you can try a couple of these, you may find a similar experience where your ears can choose the right one for you. But again, I think anyone looking in this range will be happy with what they hear. The wood pattern and finish have really grown on me. I like that I would be able to pick my guitar out of a lineup- nice to see some uniqueness in mass produced instruments. I don't know much about tonewoods but the back and sides are really pretty and fun to look at as well. Top is solid, sides and back are laminate, take that as you will but I really like the sound and volume from this guitar. The neck is pau ferro with satin finish and feels great in my hand. My spouse also likes the look of it hanging in the living room, which is a big plus!

This guitar is great, the sound is amazing and Ito me, I think is better than many other expensive brand like Taylor or Martin, I own both. The only negative is that quality on these are a hit and miss, I had to order three guitars until I got one with no defects. Other than that, I definitely recommend this guitar and will buy another Guild again.

I am learning how to play the guitar. This guitar is easy to play right out of the box. It has a low action, which is good for my novice fingers, the finish is so nice and smooth. I like the thin neck and the sound of it.

This is a great sounding, natural, warm and all around guitar. This acoustic is going to be used to record worship songs in the studio.