Step into the world of iconic sound and craftsmanship with the Guild D-40E Standard Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar. This instrument beckons musicians with a love for vintage American design, offering a harmonious blend of tradition and modern playability. Built with precision in the USA, the D-40E boasts a solid Sitka spruce top complemented by African mahogany back and sides, delivering a rich, resonant soundscape with powerful projection and warmth. The C-shaped mahogany neck ensures smooth, comfortable fretting, allowing your fingers to glide effortlessly across the Indian rosewood fingerboard.

Equipped with the renowned LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, this guitar shines on stage and in the studio, capturing every nuance of your performance with clarity and depth. The system’s low-profile under-saddle transducer and onboard preamp provide intuitive Volume and Tone controls, offering a seamless blend of acoustic and electric soundscapes.

Polished with a vintage-gloss nitrocellulose finish, the D-40E exudes timeless elegance while enhancing the natural vibration of the tonewoods, promising a sound that only gets better with age. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, band member, or solo performer, this guitar is designed to meet the demands of versatile musical environments, ensuring you get the best out of every chord and strum.

Key Features:

• Solid Sitka spruce top for exceptional volume and dynamic sensitivity
• African mahogany back and sides for warm, bold tones
• Scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing for balanced sound
• Mahogany neck with C-shaped profile for comfortable playability
• Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system for natural acoustic amplification
• Vintage-gloss nitrocellulose finish for enhanced tonal character
• Bone nut and saddle for improved intonation and resonance
• High-ratio 20:1 vintage tuners for precise tuning stability
• Crafted in Guild’s Oxnard, CA-based factory