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Guild P-240 Memoir Acoustic Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Pau Ferro Fingerboard - Natural
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Outstanding Parlor-sized Acoustic from Guild

The P-240 Memoir from Guild is a singer/songwriter’s dream acoustic guitar. This parlor-sized guitar harkens back to the early 20th century, when traveling songwriters and players wanted a light instrument that put out big sound. The P-240 features a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides — a tonewood pairing that has become legendary for its rich, full, and varied tone. A gorgeous mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard offers outstanding playability and comfort, while scalloped X-bracing further enhances this guitar’s tone. The P-240 Memoir is a favorite among guitarists here at Sweetwater.

Ultra-playable neck

The 24.75" scale length and 19 frets on the P-240 Memoir are great for flatpicking and fingerpicking. The smooth pau ferro fingerboard is easy on the fingers, and the 16"-radius C-shaped profile is easy on the hand for hours of playing, night after night and gig after gig. And the parlor body on the P-240 is known as a great acoustic for recording, since it will sit so nicely in any mix.

Guild P-240 Memoir Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Beautifully designed parlor-sized acoustic delivers great tone and projection
  • Solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides for rich, full, and varied tone
  • Gorgeous mahogany neck with pau ferro fingerboard offers outstanding playability and comfort
  • Scalloped X-bracing enhances guitar’s tone while providing stellar support
  • 24.75-inch scale length and 19 frets are great for flatpicking and fingerpicking
  • Great acoustic for recording that will sit nicely in any mix
  • Mother-of-pearl rosette and vintage-inspired Guild script logo on the slotted headstock look classic

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Parlor
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Ivory ABS
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: "C" Shape
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pealroid Dots
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: NuBone/NuBone
  • Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Slotted-head Butterbean Tuning Machine
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Body Length: 19.12"
  • Body Width: 14" Lower Bout, 10" Upper Bout
  • Body Depth: 4.125" Lower, 3.75" Upper
  • Overall Length: 38.75"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-740-1600

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Really nice Parlor Guitar

I was looking for a Parlor guitar and stumbled across the P-240 at Sweetwater. Really liked the looks of it and found one that had a top with a lot of character(Thanks to Sweetwater's compare ability's). Wasn't disappointed! Plays great out of the box. It has a thick neck which I particularly enjoy! The guitar looks awesome and records just fantastically with a tube mic. Had considered a Parlor with a built in pickup but happy with my decision on this one.
Music background: Guitar player for 45 years.
Rated 5/5

Guild p-240 memoir

My third acoustic guitar and by far my favourite! Great sound and the size is perfect. Will buy another guild down the road.
Rated 5/5

Great little instrument

Sounds great, plays like a dream, beautiful to look at. I think it's going to increase in value over the years. A poor man's Martin 00-18.
Rated 5/5

Beautiful Guitar with a Masterful Sound

I absolutely Love this little beauty! Wonderfully made with Solid Sitka Spruce Top and Mahogany back and sides with Ivory bindings allow this guitar to speak well when she needs to. Just a wonderful guitar! I bought this guitar to keep close to me during my travels as well as in my office space. However I think she is going to stay in the mix with my Martin and Gibson! If you are looking for a Parlor Guitar, look no further!

I have to add. Zack Davidson who I believe is one of the most thorough Sales Engineers I have ever had the pleasure of working with has been beside me every step of the way with a number of products I have purchased reecently and because of him I will be supporting Sweetwater for many years to come! Thank you Zack and Thank you Sweetwater!!

Sincerely,

Bryan Tolbert
Asheville, North Carolina
Rated 5/5

Memories of the past . . .

Ordered this lovely parlor after searching high and low for one with a 1 3/4 inch nut and no electronics. The P-240 is compact , and LOUD ! I have a Martin 000-10E . I wanted the Martin 0-18 , but at 5 times the price of this Guild . . . that was a bit much to part with . After watching a J.P. Cormier video on YouTube where he said a good guitar doesn't have to cost a fortune , I purchased this guitar ! It is my understanding that Guild has been acquired by Yamaha , so the quality and craftsmanship should be on point , even though it's crafted in China . My work partner use to always say " Good things ain't cheap , and Cheap things ain't good ! " The Guild P-240 is definitely Good , and the price tag is definitely Cheap !
Music background: Transitioning saxophone player into the guitar world .

When customers come to Sweetwater looking for great, affordable acoustic guitars, we're always quick to tell them about Guild. At the same time, Guild has brought us some real beauties over the years, ranging from top-end acoustic guitars to timeless jazz boxes, and we're happy to say our most seasoned players agree that these instruments are second to none. As one of the prime Guild dealers, we know that when we sell one of these instruments, whoever gets it is going to love it and play it a lot, especially after we put it through our 55-point Evaluation to ensure it leaves our climate-controlled warehouse in perfect condition. Whether you're looking for your first acoustic guitar or your next archtop, ask your Sales Engineer about Guild.

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