Guild M-240E Troubadour Archback, Vintage Sunburst - Secondhand

Full Description

Compact size with a full acoustic voice

The M-240E is one of Guild's smaller acoustic designs, making it easy to carry, store, and play. Despite its compact dimensions, the combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and arched mahogany back produces a balanced response with impressive depth and projection. Fingerpicked passages remain clear and articulate, while chord work retains warmth and body. This makes the guitar well suited to songwriting, home practice, travel, and intimate live performances where comfort is just as important as sound quality.

Built for comfortable everyday playing

A slim C-shaped mahogany neck and 16-inch radius pau ferro fingerboard create a familiar feel that suits a wide range of playing styles. The 25.5-inch scale length provides a responsive string feel, while 20 frets give you plenty of room to explore the fingerboard. Whether you're developing your technique, performing regularly, or simply looking for a comfortable acoustic to pick up every day, the M-240E offers an approachable playing experience that encourages longer sessions.

Natural amplified sound when you need it

The onboard Guild/Fishman GT-1 electronics make it simple to take the M-240E from the sofa to the stage. Designed to preserve the guitar's natural acoustic character, the system provides straightforward volume and tone controls for quick adjustments. Plug into an amplifier, PA system, or recording interface and you'll have a reliable amplified sound without changing the guitar's core voice. It's a practical solution for open mic nights, rehearsals, live sets, and home recording sessions.

Traditional details with lasting reliability

Carefully selected appointments contribute to both performance and appearance. A bone nut and compensated bone saddle help support accurate intonation and tuning stability, while Guild Vintage 16 open-gear tuners provide dependable operation. Mother-of-pearl rosette detailing adds a refined visual touch, complemented by the satin Vintage Sunburst finish. The pau ferro bridge and fingerboard complete a specification focused on durability, consistency, and everyday usability — giving you a guitar that's ready for regular practice and performance.

Specifications

• Product Code: AAF6888
• Series: M-240e Troubadour
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back And Sides Material: Arched Mahogany Back And Mahogany Sides
• Neck Construction: Mahogany C Shape
• Bridge And Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
• Nut And Saddle: Bone Nut And Compensated Bone Saddle
• Tuners: Guild Vintage 16 Open-Gear
• Pickup: Dearmond Tone Boss

Body

• Body Shape: Om - Orchestra Cutaway
• Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
• Soundhole Diameter: 3 7/8" (98mm)
• Rosette: Mother-Of-Pearl / Abs
• Top Purfling Inlay: Black / White / Black Abs
• Top Binding: N / A
• Body Sides: Mahogany
• Side Purfling Inlay: N / A
• Body Back: Mahogany
• Back Purfling Inlay: N / A
• Body Binding: Ivory Abs

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Scale Length: 25 1/2" (648mm)
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24mm
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Fingerboard Radius: 16" (406mm)
• Fingerboard Inlays: 5mm Dots - Mother-Of-Pearl
• Fingerboard Inlay Location: N / A
• Total Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Binding: N / A

Finish

• Colour: Vintage Sunburst
• Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8" (54mm)
• Bridge Pins: Ivory Coloured Plastic With Black Dot
• Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
• Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage 16 Open Gear
• Endpin: Strap Button - Nickel
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Electronics

• Electronics: Guild/Fishman Gt-1 With Volume And Tone Controls
• Controls: N / A

Dimensions

• Upper Bout Width: 11 1/2" (292mm)
• Lower Bout Width: 15 1/2" (394mm)
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 3 3/8" (85mm)
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 4 1/8" (105mm)
• Body Length: 19 1/2" (495mm)
• Overall Length: 41" (1041mm)