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Guild B-140E Electro Acoustic Bass
Introducing the Guild B-140E Natural: Unplugged Brilliance in the Westerly Collection
Series: Westerly Collection
When it's time to go "unplugged," the choice is clear—Guild. In the world of acoustic bass guitars, Guild has carved its own legacy, championed by pros on the biggest stages. Think of Krist Novoselic's unforgettable performance with Nirvana Unplugged or Nathan East's melodious lines during Clapton Unplugged—Guild has always been the top pick.
Guild redefined acoustic bass guitars in the mid-1970s when they introduced the B-50, inspired by their ever-popular jumbo shape. The B-140E Natural continues this storied tradition, delivering an impressively loud and resonant tone that's perfect for any stage. What sets it apart is the Guild/Fishman BT-1 Pickup System, ensuring your music can be easily amplified without compromising its natural beauty.
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Rich and Resonant Sound: The B-140E Natural boasts a solid Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides, offering a tonal palette that's both powerful and expressive. Whether you're performing on a grand stage or in an intimate setting, this bass guitar ensures your sound shines through.
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Comfortable Playability: With a vintage-shaped Guild neck and a 1½” nut width, the B-140E Natural provides a comfortable and familiar feel. The iconic Chesterfield headstock emblem pays homage to the classic 1960s Guild designs, adding a touch of nostalgia to your performance.
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Elegant Aesthetics: This model features a period-correct tortoiseshell pickguard and a mother-of-pearl rosette, adding a touch of elegance to the instrument's natural gloss finish.
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Premium Construction: The bone nut and saddle contribute to the guitar's overall resonance and sustain, ensuring a high-quality sound in every note you play.
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Ready for the Road: Guild cares about your music as much as you do, which is why they include a premium acoustic gig bag with the B-140E Natural. Protect your investment and take your music wherever your journey leads you.
Elevate your acoustic bass game with the Guild B-140E Natural from the Westerly Collection. Join the ranks of legendary artists who've chosen Guild for their unforgettable performances. With its rich tonal character and stage-ready features, this bass guitar is a true companion for any musician. Whether you're playing for an audience of thousands or just jamming with friends, Guild has your back.
Discover the resonance, comfort, and elegance of the Guild B-140E Natural. Unleash your inner performer and get ready to make history with the sounds that only Guild can deliver. Order yours today and be part of the legacy that defines acoustic excellence.
specifications
body:
Körper oben | Massive Sitka-Fichte |
Körper Rücken | Solid African Mahogany |
Karosserie-Seiten | Solid African Mahogany |
Körperform | B – Jumbo Bass |
Bracing | Scalloped Sitka Spruce |
Rosette | Three Ring with Mother-of-Pearl Center |
Oberfläche | Glänzendes Polyurethan |
Körpertiefe Oberkampf | 3 3/4″ (95mm) |
Körpertiefe Unterkampf | 4 3/4″ (119mm) |
Körper Länge | 21″ (533mm) |
Body Width Lower Bout | 17 1/4″ (438mm) |
Body Width Upper Bout | 12 1/2″ (318mm) |
Overall Guitar Length | 49.5″ (1257mm) |
Guitar Weight | 6 lbs 8 oz |
Körper Bindung | Ivory ABS |
Top Purfling | Black/Ivory/Black/Ivory |
neck:
Material des Halses | Mahagoni |
Halsform | C Form |
Skalenlänge | 34″ (864 mm) |
Mutter Breite | 1 1/2″ (40mm) |
Mutter Material | Knochen |
Material des Griffbretts | Pau Ferro or Rosewood (dependent on production date)* |
Griffbrett-Radius | 16″ |
Griffbrett-Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
# of Frets | 22 |
Tuning-Maschinen | Guild Die-Cast Closed-Gear |
Hardware Finish/Plating | Nickel-Plated |
Halsstab | Single Action |
Halsstab-Schlüssel | 5mm Hex Key |
features:
Bridge | Palisanderholz |
Saddle | Knochen |
Brückenstifte | Elfenbeinfarbener Kunststoff mit schwarzem Punkt |
Streicher | D’Addario EXPPBB170 Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light Gauge, Acoustic Bass Long Scale (.045 .065 .080 .100) |
Elektronik | Guild/Fishman Sonitone BT-1 with Volume and Tone Controls |
Case or Gig Bag | Guild Premium Acoustic Gig Bag *NEW 003-0540-000 |
Strap Buttons | Nickel |
Schlagbrett | Schildkrötenpanzer |
Item # | 384-5404-721 |