Guild Custom GSR D-40 Traditional – Masterbuilt American Dreadnought
The Guild GSR D-40 Traditional Natural Burst is a premium, all-solid acoustic guitar handcrafted in the USA. As part of an exclusive Guild Special Run (GSR), this model elevates the classic D-40 blueprint with boutique-level appointments and superior wood selection, delivering a professional-grade instrument with immense dynamic range.
Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this Dreadnought offers a woody, dry, and powerful tone that is quintessential to American folk and rock history. The Adirondack Scalloped X-Bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in increased volume and a complex harmonic response. The Nitrocellulose Vintage Gloss finish in a stunning Natural Burst not only provides a timeless aesthetic but also ensures the instrument's tonal resonance is never dampened.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable C-profile and a traditional dovetail neck joint for optimum neck-to-body vibration transfer. Featuring an Indian Rosewood fingerboard with Jescar frets and a 1 3/4" bone nut, the playability is smooth and precise. Finished with open-gear Gotoh tuners and elegant tortoiseshell binding, this GSR model is a true collector's piece designed for a lifetime of music.
Key Features of the Guild GSR D-40 Special Run
- USA Custom Shop Quality: Hand-built in Southern California with meticulous attention to detail.
- Nitrocellulose Finish: Thin gloss lacquer that enhances the guitar's natural voice and breathability.
- Premium Tonewoods: Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany for a rich, balanced sonic profile.
- Authentic Hardware: Bone nut and saddle paired with Gotoh open-gear tuners for maximum stability.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Construction | All-Solid |
| Top Wood | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Side Wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Material | Mahogany, C-shape Profile |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood, 12" Radius |
| Frets | 20, Jescar 43080 Nickel Silver |
| Scale Length | 25.6" (650 mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" (44.45 mm) |
| Case | Premium Guild Hardshell Case included |
