Guild Westerly Collection DS-240 Memoir - Sunburst

The Guild DS-240 Memoir is a slope-shoulder dreadnought from the Westerly Collection, blending vintage aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Designed for players seeking a warm, balanced tone with a touch of nostalgia, the DS-240 is a perfect companion for strumming, fingerpicking, and storytelling. Its sunburst finish and classic design evoke the timeless style of guitars from the 1930s and 1940s, making it a visually striking and musically inspiring instrument.

Specifications:

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Slope-shoulder dreadnought
• Scale Length: 25 ½ inches (648 mm)
• Neck Material: Mahogany with a vintage soft U-shape profile
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches (43 mm)
• Bridge: Pau Ferro
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane (Sunburst)
• Body Depth: 4 ½ inches (lower bout)
• Overall Length: 40 inches
• Saddle and Nut: Bone
• Tuners: Guild Vintage-Style Open-Gear
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell with a vintage Guild “G” logo
• Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

The DS-240 Memoir offers a warm, woody tone with plenty of projection, thanks to its solid spruce top and mahogany body. Its slope-shoulder design enhances comfort and playability, while the classic sunburst finish and open-gear tuners add to its vintage charm. This guitar is ideal for singer-songwriters and players looking for a classic acoustic sound with timeless style.