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Guild P-240 Memoir Demo by Devon Geyer

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The P-240 Memoir is a small-bodied parlor guitar built with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides with a sleek, gloss finish and a 12 fret-to-body neck. Compact, but powerful, the P-240 Memoir’s tone is clear and bright–perfect for finger and flatpicking. The mother-of-pearl rosette, vintage-inspired Guild Script Logo and slotted headstock pay homage to the classic styling of instruments from the 1920s. The P-240 Memoir’s sound is instantly familiar and, despite its small size, full and precise—almost as if its tone has been perfected over years of fireside strumming and family jamming.

Case sold separately.
Guild P-240 Memoir Parlor Acoustic Guitar Natural
Guild P-240 Memoir Parlor Acoustic Guitar Natural
Guild P-240 Memoir Parlor Acoustic Guitar Natural

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  • Mutli-ring rosette with B/W/B outer, B/MOP/B inner ring
  • Ivory ABS body binding
  • Black/cream/black ABS top purfling
  • 3 mm pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Ivory colored plastic bridge pins with black dots
  • D'Addario EXP16 coated phosphor bronze light strings
  • Chrome hardware
  • Dual action truss rod
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Body
  • Body type: Parlor
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 19
  • Neck finish: Satin polyurethane
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Pau ferro
  • Tuning machines: Nickel Guild GBB2SH Butterbean 18:1
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
  • Saddle and nut: NuBone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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Limited lifetime warranty.

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5

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Small Venues4
  3. Jamming3
  4. Recording3
  5. Back porch1
Cons
  1. No gig bag1
  2. Needs to be set up for comfortable playing1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Consistent4
  4. Good Audio4
  5. Stays In Tune4
  • Great fit and finish

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJon

    fromOklahoma

    Great tone for a small guitar. Neck is easy to play. Little to no set up on the action. Fit and finish is great

  • Surprising Value!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byaznfish

    fromTucson, AZ

    I'll keep it short - stays in-tune, intonation spot on, beautiful voicing/harmonics/sustain, decent bass (I'm using 13-53), great action, comfortable neck, high ratio tuners, could be wider at the bridge, and that's it.

  • Great sound and quality for the price

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byLeland

    fromAmityville, NY

    I just purchased this slotted 12 fret recently and I'm very pleased with quality, sound and the price for this amazing guitar. I've already owned and traded 2 other Guilds and each one had its own unique tone. But I really like the sound, size and comfort of a 12 fret when playing the old fingerstyle blues. This will be my go to campfire travel guitar.

  • A great little parlor guitar

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJack

    fromPalos Heights, Illinois

    Just took delivery on a Guild P-240. I have plated a Guild D-35 for fifty years. A quitter, lighter experience but equally beautiful.

  • Love this guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bySteve W.

    fromHonolulu, HI

    A comfortable guitar... not as bulky as a dreadnaught. Just right for fingerpickers. Awesome sound for a smaller sized guitar. Perfect for the "folk baroque" sound like John Renbourn. I intended to buy a cheap parlor guitar but then I saw this one, bought it and knew it was a keeper. Only con, as is the case with all out of the box guitars, it needs to be set up properly for comfortable playing. Have Guitar Center do it for you or other experienced repair person. This guitar has rekindled my interest in playing and composing music. If you are looking for a smaller acoustic steel string guitar, this might be the one for you.

  • Fun guitar!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byStephen A

    fromWebster, NY

    This guitar is light, comfortable, and so easy to play. I have short stubby fingers and I'm missing two fingers on my fretting hand. The combination of the short scale and 1.75 inch nut width is perfect for me. Additionally, for a small parlor guitar, the guitar is capable volume, along with bold, rich tone. Played quietly, the tone is angelic.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byTricia

    fromOrlando

    What is length, width and height of guitar

    What is length, width and height of guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    A parlor guitar is typically 39" long. 13" wide and 4" deep.
  • asked byJuan

    fromToms River, NJ 08757

    Is the Guild Cordoba P-240 Memoir made in China? How much extra is the case or gig bag?

    Is the Guild Cordoba P-240 Memoir made in China? How much extra is the case or gig bag?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes....Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373
  • asked byT

    fromOcala

    Will this parlor work with nylon strings (ie without buzz)?

    Will this parlor work with nylon strings (ie without buzz)?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No.
  • asked bydocd245

    fromCedar Crest, NM 87008

    Is the Guild P-240 Memoir Parlor Acoustic Guitar Natural currently in stock at the Albuquerque Guitar Center store?

    Is the Guild P-240 Memoir Parlor Acoustic Guitar Natural currently in stock at the Albuquerque Guitar Center store?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, it isn’t.
  • asked byRichard

    fromSandy, Utah

    What case do I buy for this?

    What case do I buy for this?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see Ibanez GA50C Hardshell Case for Classical/Parlor Guitars