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Guild DS-240 Memoir Demo by Devon Geyer

Guild DS-240 Memoir Demo by Devon Geyer

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Description

The Guild DS-240 Memoir is a slope-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitar inspired by instruments from the 1920s. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the DS-240 Memoir produces a full, balanced tone that evokes memories of gatherings around the fire. Its vintage aesthetics, including a mother-of-pearl rosette and Guild's signature script logo, transport players to a simpler time. The DS-240 Memoir's tone seems instantly aged and perfected, as if it's been passed down through generations of music-makers.

Solid Woods Create a Lifetime of Tonal Evolution

The DS-240 Memoir's solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides provide a resonant, woody tone that blossoms over years of playing. As the woods age and settle, the tone becomes richer, warmer and more complex. The combination of spruce and mahogany is a hallmark of classic American acoustics, producing a balanced frequency range with articulate highs, warm mids and full low end.

Vintage-Inspired Esthetics Transport Players to Another Era

With a mother-of-pearl rosette, tortoiseshell pickguard and Guild's script logo, the DS-240 Memoir is a vision of craftsmanship from the 1920s. Its satin finish allows the natural beauty of the tonewoods to shine through, while the slope-shoulder body shape harkens back to an earlier Guild design. The vintage-inspired aesthetics, along with the DS-240 Memoir's aged tone, provide an immersive experience of a simpler time.

Comfortable Playability Keeps Music Makers Inspired

A comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck and pau ferro fingerboard keep players' hands happy during long sessions. The neck has a familiar, mainstream feel, while the fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface. Together, they enable effortless slides, bends and chord changes so musicians can lose themselves in the music.

Open Box Guild DS-240 Memoir Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Level 1 Vintage Sunburst
Open Box Guild DS-240 Memoir Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Level 1 Vintage Sunburst
Open Box Guild DS-240 Memoir Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Level 1 Vintage Sunburst

Features

  • Slope shoulder design
  • Multi-rosette with black, ivory, mother-of-pearl
  • Ivory ABS body binding
  • Black and white ABS top purfling
  • 3 mm pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Chrome hardware
  • Ivory-colored plastic bridge pins with black dots
  • D'Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze Light strings

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Slope shoulder dreadnought
  • 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: 1-11/16"
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin polyurethane
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Pau ferro
  • Tuning machines: Nickel Guild GBB2 Butterbean 18:1
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
  • Saddle and nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming14
  2. Practicing13
  3. Small Venues8
  4. Recording6
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning2
  2. Haven't found anything.1
  3. High Action1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play15
  2. Good Feel15
  3. Good Audio14
  4. Consistent11
  5. Stays In Tune11

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • Amazing acoustic guitar

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byOFIR

    fromNorth Hollywood, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Definitely I will buy it again in different color. Classic looks an iconic Guild tone sound.

  • Great beginner guitar

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byThomas

    fromboston

    I've been learning for 2 months now off my partners and picked this one up after trying in store. It's got a great level action and sounds smooth. Couldn't be happier

  • Fantastic

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDennis

    fromColorado

    Fantastic guitar! First off the actian was perfect, almost like spmeone set it up.before shipping it to me, the finish on top is great looking, the neck is almost natural looking, nice and smooth almost like a slim Gibson neck, the nut with is little thiner then I like but that's personal preference , tunners work fantastic! In terms of playing it sounds nice and rich i suppose even sounding but when you add some picking the notes are bright and don't get lost in a muddy mess, its an amazing guitar seffinently for a begginer but also a good one for any skill level!

  • Great guitar for the money

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byGreg

    fromGilbert AZ

    I was considering a slope shoulder guitar but didn't want to spend the money on a real J45. So I did some research and some shopping. Tried a few other brands and everything about the Guild was superior IMO to many of those including some that cost three times more.

  • Great Guild Guitar for an Amazing Price

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byFrank

    fromLong Island NY

    I went to GC looking to buy another Martin. I own a D15-E and love it. I passed by this Guild D240 and loved the wood grain and the sunburst color. I picked it up and loved the deep tones and long sustain coming from the guitar. I looked up the specs on the Guild site and was impressed it was all wood and had mother of perl rosette. I was shocked to see it was made in China. I found no imperfections except the frets could have been filed down a little more. Otherwise the neck was smooth and easy to play. The GC salesman adjusted the action for me and it played even better. Walked out a happy man. Thank you GC!

  • Sounds amazing

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byAyush

    fromSan Jose, CA

    It is impossible to find a better guitar for this price. I love the look, the shape, and the sound. 10/10 guitar.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAdam

    fromKentucky

    Is the back and sides of the DS-240 Memoir solid or laminated mahogany?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The back and sides are laminated.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDrew

    fromNY

    Does this come with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byA Person of Interest

    fromundisclosed

    Guild's website states that the nut width on this guitar is 1 11/16" rather than the 1 3/4" listed in the specs on this page. Which measurement is correct?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry for the confusion. It's 1 11/16" Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byWoody

    fromAtlanta GA

    What does open box mean ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores. Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns Includes full manufacturer's warranty Includes 2-Year Free Warranty on all guitars and basses Gold coverage plan available for 1 or 2 years coverage

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byShane

    fromMichigan

    It is not specified in the description - does the neck have a truss rod (can't tell from the view into the soundhole)?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.
    Open Reply - Beau
    The neck does have a truss rod.