The D-40 is perfect for players looking for that ultimate dreadnought sound. The classic wood combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides provides remarkable volume, clarity and sustain. The D-40 features an East Indian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, premium 20:1 open-gear tuners, and a hand-cut bone nut and saddle. An elegant and thin satin varnish finish gives this guitar its familiar broken-in look and feel, while allowing the tone woods to reach their optimal sonic potential.
The D-40’s timeless appointments include a vintage style rosette, tortoiseshell pickguard, white ABS binding, and Guild’s peak logo inlaid on the headstock. Each D-40 comes with a hand-signed, numbered certificate of authenticity, and ships with a Guild archtop wood case with a built-in Humicase® humidification system. Finish options include satin varnish in Natural, or Antique Burst with Cabernet back, sides and neck. A discreet, USA-made LR Baggs Element VTC pickup is also available.
Made in USA
Features
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D-40 Natural:
- Style: Dreadnought Acoustic Steel String
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC (D-40E)
- Case: Guild Deluxe Humidified Wood Case Included
- Made in USA
Guild USA
Body:
| Body Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Body Back | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Sides | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Bracing | Scalloped Sitka Spruce |
| Rosette | ABS Ring |
| Finish | Satin Varnish in Natural top |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 4″ (101 mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 5″ (127 mm) |
| Body Length | 20″ (508 mm) |
| Body Width Lower Bout | 16″ (406.4 mm) |
| Body Width Upper Bout | 11 5/8″ (295.3 mm) |
| Overall Guitar Length | 41.75″ (1060.5 mm) |
| Guitar Weight | 4.5 lbs (2kg) |
| Body Binding | ABS |
| Purfling | Black and Cream ABS |
Neck:
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Neck Joint | Mortise and Tenon |
| Scale Length | 25 5/8″ (650.9 mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16″ (43 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Pearloid Dot |
| # of Frets | 20 |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage Style Open Gear in Nickel with Cream Buttons, 20:1 Ratio |
| Hardware Finish/Plating | NA |
| Truss Rod | Single Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 5/16″ / 8mm Socket Wrench |
Features:
| Bridge | Indian Rosewood |
| Saddle Spacing | 2 1/8″ / 54mm |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory Colored Plastic |
| Strings | Coated Phosphor Bronze Light .012-.053 |
| Case or Gig Bag | Guild Deluxe Humidified Wood Case |
| Endpin | Ivory Colored Plastic |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell |
| Electronics | L.R. Baggs Element with Volume and Tone Control |
| Item # | Without Pickup: GUILD-D40 With Pickup: GUILD-D40E |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
