Part of Guild’s Westerly Collection, the OM-240CE is a mid-sized orchestra shaped acoustic, equally suited for strumming and finger-picking, and produces a sweet, balanced tone. The perfect choice for the versatile musician, the OM-240CE features a solid Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany sides, arched Mahogany back, and an elegant cutaway for access to higher frets.
Guild’s signature arched back design allows for great volume and projection, long sustain, and a lush, full sound. The OM-240CE features Guild’s Fishman Sonitone GT-1 electronics, a Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, pearl rosette, period-correct tortoiseshell pickguard, and a matte polyurethane finish.
The Westerly Collection pays homage to an important period in Guild’s early history, when Guild outgrew the beloved Hoboken, New Jersey factory, and moved production to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967. Finding a home in a former furniture manufacturing building, Guild took advantage of the additional space the new location had to offer, and improved upon the production layout left behind in Hoboken.
With a fresh start, highly skilled employees, and plenty of room to grow, Guild flourished. It was not long before the Westerly factory became renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and the introduction of many beloved Guild acoustics. The dedication to innovation was apparent, with meticulous attention to detail. Inspired by this golden era, the Guild Westerly Collection carries on the tradition of impeccable workmanship and unwavering excellence by incorporating high-quality materials and classic Guild designs into each instrument.
SPECIFICATION
Body
Body Shape: OM – Orchestra Cutaway
Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
Soundhole Diameter: 37/8″ (98 mm)
Rosette: Mother-Of-Pearl / ABS
Top Purfling Inlay: Black/White/Black ABS
Body Sides: Mahogany
Body Back: Mahogany
Body Binding: Ivory ABS
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Scale Length: 25 1/2” (648 mm)
Neck Shape: C Shape
Nut Width: 1 11/16” (43 mm)
Neck Thickness: 1st Fret 20 mm
Neck Thickness: 9th Fret 24 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 16″ (406 mm)
Fingerboard Inlays: 5 mm Dots – Mother-Of-Pearl
Frets: 20
Finish
Colour: Natural (NAT)
Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Hardware
Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8” (54 mm)
Bridge Pins: Ivory Colored Plastic with Black Dot
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Guild GBB1 Butterbean Tuning Machines 16:1 Nickel
Endpin: Strap Button – Nickel
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Electronics
Electronics: Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1
Controls: Master Volume and Tone
Dimensions
Upper Bout Width: 11 1/2” (292 mm)
Lower Bout Width: 15 1/2” (394 mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout: 3 3/8” (85 mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout: 4 1/8” (105 mm)
Body Length: 19 1/2” (495 mm)
Overall Length: 41″ (1041 mm)
Other
Strings: D’Addario EXP16 – Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053)
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
