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So I have been after a slope shoulder for many years, I have owned two, pretty high end Gibson j45’s, a “true vintage”’ and the “vintage” model with the cooked top, both had wolftones on different notes, one the d string the other on the g string, recording reveals this pretty fast, both no longer with me.....still was looking for a good slope.I liked the way the guild looked, and was some talk from a few engineers about this guitar, also the fact that Ren Ferguson designed this one, and of course price is a draw, so I gave it a go, I will be real with you, it’s not as pretty as a high end j45, the woods are not as premium, the neck color and body don’t match up so well, pins ,nut , and bridge are plastic type not bone, but is totally acceptable, just being real about it, however talking sound, the guild beat both j45’s I owned and is “close” to an old “good” j45 in tone, no overtones not related to the fundamental, loud, even across the strings, and that slope midrange and compression, hit all the right spots for me, no buzzing or rattles, it needed a good set up, as do most all new guitars .fit and finish of the inside bracing is perfect, I am stunned at what a great guitar this is for the price. The things that matter have been done right on this guitar. And meet a killer price point.Best value I have ever seen on a slope, and it’s a fine sounding guitar. I love the way it looks as well, other than the colors of neck and body not the best match, the neck/fretboard stain job, is just kinda weird, the satin neck finish does feel great though. the shade top color is great, best I have seen from guild, the top wood is stellar, tight grain and some claw, the headstock , the mother of pearl appointments , the vintage open nickel tuners, and vintage “guild” branding very classy. The DS-240 ,was recommended to me by a recording engineer.It was sound advice.Highly recommend.

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There is a lot to recommend for this guitar. It's eminently playable, looks great with it's 20s and 30s vibe, and a dark, brooding vintage sunburst top. From folk, blues, rock, bluegrass, new age(?), I think Robert Johnson, Jimmie Rodgers, or Muddy Waters could find themselves sitting down and kicking back old style. This guitar has the aura of being a time machine. It arrived with only a slightly high action. I remedied it with miniscule tweaks to the truss rod. It sounds and feels as good as any guitar I 've owned. Craftmanship, build, every detail was perfect out of the overpackaged box it arrived in. I like this guitar alot. It's bold blusterous voice can softly be tamed with delicate nuanced fine picking. Unless you can lay down long green for a USA model this is an excellent starting point with Guild.

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I purchased a blemish model, but I looked all over this, and there is not a blemish or dent or scratch anywhere, so the savings was absolutely well worth the discounted price! The fit and finish are flawless. The guitar arrived IN TUNE and the action is perfect. The intonation is spot on. It looks like a guitar costing way more than this price should have. As to the sound, it is very good and I am sure it will open up as it ages and is played more. I have a number of acoustic guitars, including 3 Martins and 3 Taylors, and these guitars are perfection ( all are more than 10 years old and have been played a lot, and the sound opened up nicely on all these). I am not going to give you a snow job on this review by telling you this is comparable or better than my Martin HD35 or even my Taylor GS Mini. However, it does sound very good. It is comfortable to play, the string spacing is narrower than my other guitars, which is fine with me. It is well balanced and with my Seymour Duncan sound hole pickup, it sounds crystal clear and worthy of solo gigs. (There are no pickups or electronics with this, but the sound hole is a standard 4", so there are plenty of options for a pickup to be added) Why did I leave a star off and give it a 4 star instead of a 5? It is a great guitar, and the price is phenomenal. But it is not a $3000 Martin or Taylor, which would have a 5 star so let's not kid each other, it is a $500 guitar, and plenty of guitar for the buck. This is a good, gig worthy guitar worth more than the sale price, and seems solid. I am pleased with it, and look forward to my next gig where I will be opening the show with this in hand. Good guitar, good price, decent sound, excellent action. I have 55 years of playing experience, more than 40 as a touring pro, including full band and solo stuff, so take it from me, this is a good guitar at a fair price.

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Been playing 50+ years, both professionally and in retirement....that being said, and after owning many top-end guitars, this guitar is THE CHIT!! Can't beat the price, obviously, but it has the " It " factor....far and above the competition. Buy one....play it....fall in love.

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Wow just wow, I wasn't expecting this guitar to sound this good! It's loud, resonant and clear, Fit and finish are great, can't find a flaw.. as with all new guitars will need a set up but out of the box is playable.. this guitar will be one that sticks around.. a whole lot of bang for your buck here for sure...

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This is a nicely built, awesome playing and sounding guitar. This guitar made me a fan of guild.

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Just purchased this guitar and so far very impressed! Amazing is the warm very rich tone color and deep resonance it produces regardless of what your playing. Its got lasting quality sustain. and if I had to say one negative thing, it would be that they should match a little more consistency to their higher end acoustics in design and workmanship. I don't like how there is such a leap between the two. Other companies do this as well, and it scares me away from their lower coin products. I also wish very much that I could have gotten an acoustic/electric for around the same price.

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If you are starting out playing guitar and want something that sounds inspiring to play, or if you just have a limited budget and want a J45-type guitar, I think this is the end of the search. You used to be able to find Eastmans (the old best choice) a bit under $1000 used but I think those days are over. This is pretty darn close to that quality and 1/2 the price.I've had a couple friends buy these on this recommendation and they've all loved them. If you're looking for a first guitar, you might want something of decent quality, with good/inspiring sound and something that won't fight you while playing the way some budget guitars can. The DS240 feels well put together, has a full tone and playability good enough to be exciting to keep picking up again and again. If you're a more seasoned player and on a budget, it fills the role of a J45 type tone better than many others that cost far more than this. The only complaint I have is that the frets are a bit prickly. But hard to complain for $520.

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I just purchased this guitar and I am blown away. The sound is so full...it is the best guitar I have ever owned and the price was incredible. This guitar is like getting a Gibson but without spending thousands. Highly recommended.

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