This mid-sized orchestra-shaped acoustic is equally suited for strumming and fingerpicking and produces a sweet, balanced tone. The perfect choice for the versatile musician, the OM-240CE features a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany sides, and arched mahogany back. Guild’s signature arched back design allows for great volume and projection, long sustain, and a lush, full sound. The OM-240CE in Oxblood Burst features Guild’s AP-1 pickup, a bone nut and saddle, pearloid rosette, period-correct tortoiseshell pickguard, and a matte polyurethane finish. Also available in Natural and Antique Charcoal Burst.
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.
Guild began its legacy in 1953 by producing archtop electric guitars for the Jazz market in New York city; these guitars were built with arched backs made from pressed laminate maple, a low-cost alternative to hand-carved maple backs typical in Jazz guitar construction. As the company grew and began offering flat-top acoustics in 1954, the first models such as the F-30, F-40 and F-50 shared this pressed laminate arched back construction, which became a Guild trademark. Other classic Guilds like the D-25 and F-412, icons of the brand’s history to this day, represent this unique combination of acoustic flat top and arched back guitar construction.
In addition to its classic look and ergonomic comfort, an arched back design prevents the need for the added support of back braces, reducing weight while increasing projection and volume, contributing to the revered Guild sound for which these historic models are so well loved. We’ve paid homage to this classic Guild design trademark with a full line of affordable Archback models, available now from the Westerly Collection in sizes ranging from Concert to Jumbo.
TOP : Solid Sitka Spruce
BACK AND SIDES : Mahogany
NECK : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD : Pau Ferro
FRETS : 20
BINDING : Ivory ABS
NUT : Bone
SADDLE : Bone
ROSETTE : Mother of Pearl ABS
INLAY :Mother of Pearl Dots
BRIDGE : Pau Ferro
BRIDGE PINS : Ivory Coloured Plastic
MACHINE HEADS : Guild GBB1 Butterbean
PICKUPS :Fishman GT-1
PICKGUARD : Tortoiseshell
FINISH : Oxblood Burst Satin Polyurethane
STRINGS : D'addario XTAPB1253 12-53 Coated Phosphor Bronze
CASE : None
STRAP BUTTON : Both
SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH : 1040mm
BODY LENGTH : 493mm
LOWER BOUT : 392mm
WAIST : 243mm
DEPTH : 101mm
SCALE LENGTH : 650mm
NUT WIDTH : 42.89mm
STRING SPACING NUT : 34.5mm
AVERAGE STRING SPACING NUT : 6.5mm
STRING SPACING SADDLE : 54.73mm
AVERAGE STRING SPACING SADDLE : 10.7mm
FINGERBOARD RADIUS : 16"
NECK THICKNESS @1ST FRET : 22.69mm
NECK THICKNESS @ 10TH FRET : 22.69mm
SOUNDHOLE DIAMETER : 96.5mm
