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Guild USA D-40E Standard Electro Acoustic Guitar in Natural
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The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
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Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: GUSD40NTE
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Product Description
The Guild USA D-40E Standard is a classic dreadnought electro acoustic that delivers big, open tone with a beautifully played-in feel straight out of the case. Built in the USA with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides, it offers the warmth, punch and projection that flatpickers, singer songwriters and strummers rely on, with the added flexibility of an L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system for natural, stage-ready sound.
A forward-shifted, scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing pattern and ultra-thin Natural Vintage Gloss nitro finish let the body resonate freely, giving you a powerful yet responsive instrument that reacts to every nuance of your right hand. A comfortable mahogany C-shape neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard, tasteful pearloid appointments and vintage-style open-gear tuners complete a guitar that feels familiar, looks timeless and sounds inspiring whether you are recording, gigging or playing at home.
Classic Dreadnought Power and Projection
The D-40E Standard uses Guilds iconic D dreadnought body shape, known for its square shoulders, wide waist and commanding voice. Robust lows, punchy mids and crisp highs make it ideal for strumming, flatpicking and accompanying vocals, while the forward-shifted scalloped X bracing enhances projection and responsiveness. Whether you are driving a band or playing solo, it has the headroom and clarity to fill the room with ease.
Premium Solid Tonewoods for a Balanced Voice
A solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid African mahogany back and sides gives the D-40E a rich, well balanced tonal character. Spruce provides brightness, definition and dynamic range, while mahogany adds warmth, focus and an earthy midrange presence. The mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge complement this combination, resulting in a guitar that stays articulate when picked lightly yet roars when you dig in.
Natural Vintage Gloss Nitro Finish
The Natural Vintage Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is ultra-thin, combining elements of satin and gloss to showcase the grain of the tonewoods while keeping the instrument resonant and lively. It lends the guitar a subtly worn-in, vintage aesthetic and feel, helping it sit comfortably against the body and allowing the wood to breathe and mature tonally over time.
L.R. Baggs Element VTC Electronics
Equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system, the D-40E is ready for the stage or studio. By sensing soundboard movement rather than string pressure, the Element captures the full, natural acoustic character of the guitar while avoiding the harsh, quacky quality often associated with undersaddle pickups. Discreet soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone controls, along with a built-in low frequency compressor, give you easy control over your amplified sound and help tame boominess and feedback.
Features
- Iconic Guild Dreadnought Body - The classic D-shaped dreadnought design delivers strong bass, clear highs and plenty of volume, making it ideal for strummers, flatpickers and singer songwriters who need a guitar that can cut through a mix or carry a solo performance.
- All Solid Sitka Spruce and African Mahogany Construction - A solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid African mahogany back and sides produces a warm yet articulate voice that responds beautifully to different playing styles, from gentle fingerpicking to hard strumming.
- L.R. Baggs Element VTC Pickup System - The factory fitted Element VTC system offers a natural, balanced amplified tone with simple Volume and Tone controls tucked under the soundhole, giving you stage ready sound that stays true to the guitars acoustic character.
- Vintage Inspired Feel and Appointments - The Natural Vintage Gloss nitro finish, tortoiseshell pickguard, pearloid rosette and Guild Deluxe Vintage open-gear tuners with cream buttons provide a classic look and a comfortable, broken in feel that will appeal to traditionalists and modern players alike.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: D Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
- Soundhole Diameter: 3 7/8" (98 mm)
- Rosette: ABS Rings
- Top Purfling Inlay: Black and White ABS
- Body Sides: Solid African Mahogany
- Body Back: Solid African Mahogany
- Colour: Natural (NAT)
- Finish: Vintage Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- Upper Bout Width: 11 5/8" (295 mm)
- Lower Bout Width: 16" (406 mm)
- Body Depth Upper Bout: 4" (101 mm)
- Body Depth Lower Bout: 5" (127 mm)
- Body Length: 20" (508 mm)
- Overall Length: 41 3/4" (1061 mm)
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: C Shape
- Scale Length: 25 5/8" (651 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43 mm)
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21 mm
- Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 22.5 mm
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: 5 mm Pearloid Dots
- Fingerboard Inlay Locations: 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17
- Frets Total: 20
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8" (54 mm)
- Bridge Pins: Ivory Coloured Plastic
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear
- Endpin: Ivory Coloured Plastic
Electronics
- Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element VTC (D-40E only)
- Controls: Master Volume and Tone (D-40E only)
