Guild pioneered acoustic bass guitar design in the mid-1970s with the B-50, which featured a jumbo body shape, arched mahogany back, and an easy to play, 30 3/4” scale length. Decades later, these vintage features are back with the B-240E, offering bassists a workhorse acoustic instrument with big tone that plays with ease. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top over an arched mahogany back and mahogany sides, the B-240E will hold its own in acoustic jams. It can also be easily amplified through an onboard Guild/Fishman Bass Sonitone Bass system. The B-240E features a pau ferro fingerboard and bridge, slim C shape neck profile, 1 5/8” bone nut and bone saddle, tortoiseshell pickguard, and a mother-of-pearl rosette. A Guild deluxe padded gig bag is included. Available in Natural satin finish.
Features
- Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
- Electronics: Guild/Fishman Bass Sonitone system with combination battery box/output jack
- Gigbag: Guild Deluxe Acoustic Bass Gig Bag Included
- Style: Jumbo Acoustic Bass With Pickup
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Westerly Collection: 240 Series
Body:
| Body Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Body Back | Mahogany |
| Body Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Jumbo |
| Bracing | Scalloped X |
| Rosette | Mother-Of-Pearl / ABS |
| Finish | Satin Polyurethane in Natural |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 3 7/8″ (99mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 4 3/4″ (119mm) |
| Body Length | 20 5/8″ (524mm) |
| Body Width Lower Bout | 17″ (432mm) |
| Body Width Upper Bout | 12 5/8″ (321mm) |
| Overall Guitar Length | 47 1/2″ (1207mm) |
| Body Binding | Cream ABS |
| Top Purfling | Black and White ABS |
Neck:
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Scale Length | 30 3/4″ (781mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 5/8″ (41mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16″ (406mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Mother-Of-Pearl Dots |
| # of Frets | 23 |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Closed-Gear in Nickel |
| Hardware Finish/Plating | Nickel-Plated |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
Features:
| Bridge | Pau Ferro |
| Saddle | Bone |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory Colored Plastic with Black Dot |
| Electronics | Guild/Fishman Bass Sonitone system with combination battery box/output jack |
| Case or Gig Bag | Guild Deluxe Acoustic Bass Gig Bag |
| Strap Buttons | Fishman endpin jack, nickel strap button at heel |
| Strings | D’Addario EXPPBB170 Coated Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge, Acoustic Bass Long Scale (.045 – .100) |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell |
| Item # | GUILD-B-240E |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Westerly Collection pays homage to an important period in Guild’s early history, when Guild outgrew the beloved Hoboken, New Jersey factory, and moved production to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967. Finding a home in a former furniture manufacturing building, Guild took advantage of the additional space the new location had to offer, and improved upon the production layout left behind in Hoboken.
With a fresh start, highly skilled employees, and plenty of room to grow, Guild flourished. It was not long before the Westerlyfactory became renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and the introduction of many beloved Guild acoustics. The dedication to innovation was apparent, with meticulous attention to detail. Inspired by this golden era, the Guild Westerly Collection carries on the tradition of impeccable workmanship and unwavering excellence by incorporating high-quality materials and classic Guild designs into each instrument.
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