Guild M-240E 'TROUBADOUR' Electro Acoustic Guitar, Electro Acoustic Guitar for sale at Richards Guitars.

Guild M-240E 'TROUBADOUR' Electro Acoustic Guitar

Name: Guild M-240E 'TROUBADOUR' Electro Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Guild
SKU: GUI-M-240-E-TROUBAD
Price: 510.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$510.00

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The Same - Just Better

Want a Better Guitar? Buy It From Richards Guitars - If you are serious about the guitar please do find the time to read this. I promise you that anyone offering you next day delivery are not offering what we do!

Behind every guitar sold is our meticulous quality control and personalized setup service. We literally leave no stone unturned. From geometric to cosmetic - every aspect is checked and adjusted as necessary...

We want your guitar to INSPIRE you.

In this first video I introduce you to a customers guitar which is about to go into our workshop for setup and I show you just how many modifications and improvements will be made to the guitar.

This second video shows the guitar going through the workshop process. This process takes around an hour but dont worry - its just highlights!

Its Not Always A Happy Ending

One of my favorite adverts was one by Honda which said at Honda they don't use the word "OK" and instead they use the phrase "What If". I LOVED that advert and found it so inspiring. This is the premise of every guitar setup we undertake. If that means rejecting guitars and starting again - that is exactly what we do.

No Time To Watch the Videos? Here Is the Summary...

If you have bought a guitar before you will know all too well that not every guitar feels or plays the same. You may also know that due to the nature of the major component of the guitar (wood) that they can feel great one moment and awful the next (say for example after traveling half way around the globe on a boat - from some factory in the far east to the UK!)

Richards Guitars offers a unique service offering the more discerning/knowledgeable buyer a host of "players benefits" which will ensure that ANY guitar purchased will give you years of enjoyment - regardless of the price paid. I can demonstrate that a guitar purchased from Richards Guitars will...

Sound Better
Pickups need to be balanced and adjusted accordingly for the optimum output. The height of the strings on an acoustic will effect the overal tone and volume. The break angle of string over saddle will also effect the volume, tone and energy that remains in the string. A poorly cut nut will sap tone and can cause various rattles and buzzes.

Feel Better
Mass produced guitars always suffer to a varying degree from sharp burs on the edges of the frets where they have been cut off in production. By spending time "softening" these edges it makes a massive difference to the feel of the guitar. From a sharp, scratchy feel when moving your hand up and down the fretboard to a guitar that feels like it has been played in for years.

Play Better
It is rare that there isn't a marked improvement on the playability of a guitar once it has been through our workshop. No matter what you pay whether it be £119 or £1119 every instrument new or used leaves our workshop fit to be played by beginner or professional. Of course, if you have a preference then the guitar will be setup to play just how you like it. I want the guitar to play like your guitar.

Stay In Tune - Longer
A bold claim? Not really! We pay close attention to the nut of the guitar by default when setting up our guitars. If the nut is cut too tight on the strings then they pinch (that clicky sound when you tune or detune). The clicking noise is the sound of the string pinging into position. In other words it is not moving freely so when you go to tune your guitar it will be at one pitch but when you bend the string or use the tremolo the string "pings" into its actual pitch - now out of tune! People blame the tremolo for poor tuning on guitars but it is actually usually the nut which is to blame.

Look Better
Thats right! Our guitars even look better than guitars bought from any other store!! A visual check is made on every guitar. We are always looking for cosmetic issues and will take the price into account. I have rejected "flame top" guitars with not enough flame, guitars with poorly aligned inlays, buff marks, dinks and dents - most scenarios have occurred over the years - all rejected on behalf of the customer. On guitars which may have been poorly buffed at the factory we even have a T-Cut which helps remove excess scratching to give surfaces like black gloss a wonderful pristine sheen. Every guitar we sell is polished of course and the only dust you will see on the guitar will have landed on it from the box we put it in for packing!

Want more reasons to buy from Richards Guitars?

After Sales support

My live help facility isn't just for people who want to buy guitars but also people who have bought guitars. I am here for anyone who needs the help, most hours of the day, most days. I always say "If I am in, its on". Thats the general rule.

A second guitar setup to your new guitars standard for just £35 - Got a guitar at home that you think could be improved? Drop it in and we will do over £55 worth of work for just £35

6 & 12 month checks and "re-sets". A *FREE follow up service for any of my customers. We will ensure your guitar plays like the day it left our store (minus your own wear and tear of course!) saving you £££ on pricey guitar technicians bills. If we find any parts that are failing that are not due to normal wear and tear we will replace them free of charge!

Over the past 20 years I have worked hand in hand with suppliers, reporting back with fault "trends" and ways to improve products supplied to us. Companys I have dealt with have been listening intently over the years and we know what value our input has brought to their brands.

To summarise, a guitar supplied by Richards Guitars will not just feel like a new guitar, it will feel like YOUR guitar.

* Due to the need to check your intonation & adjust accordingly you must bring in your guitar with BRAND NEW strings fitted (original guage as setup when sold) OR pay our technician to remove your old strings and fit new ones - guide price £16 including strings. It is impossible to check intonation accurately with old strings.

Past 2 Years Of Customers (Image only shows some of the UK!)

Every red marker represents someone who I have supplied a guitar to, possibly starting with guidance and advice online, telephone or in store. I have provided a guitar meticulously quality controlled and set up to their personal specification. I have personally play tested prior to dispatch and have continued to provide back up and support via my live chat service...

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Live Help is available which is run by Jon, Jake & Richard most hours of the day 7 days a week
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Description

Introducing the Guild M-240E Troubadour Vintage Sunburst: A Tribute to Folk Music's Iconic Companion

Series: Westerly Collection

Meet the M-240E Troubadour, the latest addition to Guild's acclaimed acoustic archback line, beautifully adorned in a vintage sunburst finish. This small-bodied gem pays homage to the iconic F-20, a guitar that gained fame during the folk music renaissance of the 1960s. The M-240E Troubadour is designed with fingerstyle playing and gentle strumming in mind, making it an ideal choice for musicians seeking a travel-friendly instrument or those with a preference for smaller-sized guitars.

Key Features:

Rich Heritage: The M-240E Troubadour draws inspiration from Guild's historical F-20, providing a small-bodied guitar that's perfect for intimate and expressive playing. Whether you're a seasoned folk artist or a newcomer to the genre, this guitar captures the essence of a bygone era.
Balanced Voice: Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and an arched mahogany back, this classic wood combination delivers a beautifully balanced and resonant voice with rich overtones. It's a versatile instrument that's perfect for various playing styles and genres.
Vintage Aesthetics: The guitar boasts a range of vintage-inspired details, including a bone nut and saddle, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and nickel-plated open gear tuners. The thin, satin polyurethane finish with a vintage sunburst top adds a touch of nostalgia and visual charm.
Tone Boss Pickup: The M-240E Troubadour comes equipped with the DeArmond Tone Boss, a user-friendly humbucking magnetic soundhole pickup featuring a built-in volume control. This innovative pickup system is compatible with any amplifier, making it a breeze to amplify your music without compromising its natural beauty.

The Guild M-240E Troubadour Vintage Sunburst is more than just a guitar; it's a journey back in time to the heyday of folk music. Whether you're a seasoned troubadour or an aspiring minstrel, this small-bodied wonder is your companion for creating music that's both evocative and timeless.

Unleash your inner folk artist, capture the essence of a bygone era, and let your music resonate with the Guild M-240E Troubadour Vintage Sunburst. Order yours today and embark on a musical voyage that transcends time and genres. It's time to add a touch of vintage charm to your melodies.

Body Shape	M - Concert
Body Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern	Scalloped X
Soundhole Diameter	3 5/8" (91mm)
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	24 3/4" (629mm)
Neck Shape	C Shape
Nut Width	1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret	24mm
Truss Rod	Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench	4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material	Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius	16" (406mm)
Fingerboard Inlays	5mm Dots - Mother-Of-Pearl
Fingerboard Inlay Location	3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (x2), 15, 17, 19
Frets Total	20

Finish

Color	Vintage Sunburst (VSB)
Finish	Satin Polyurethane

Hardware

Bridge Material	Pau Ferro
Bridge String Spacing	2 1/8" (54mm)
Bridge Pins	Ivory Colored Plastic with Black Dot
Saddle Material	Compensated Bone
Hardware Finish / Plating	Nickel
Nut Material	Bone
Tuning Machines	Guild Vintage 16 Open Gear Tuners
Endpin	Endpin Jack - Nickel
Pickguard	Tortoiseshell

Electronics

Electronics	DeArmond Tone Boss

Other

Strings	D'Addario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Included Case	Case Sold Separately
Case Candy	Guild Cloth Bag filled with Warranty Book, Promotion Card with Stickers, Truss Rod Wrench, and 2 Guild Picks
Upper Bout Width	10 1/4" (260mm)
Lower Bout Width	13 7/8" (352mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout	3 3/8" (85mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout	4 1/8" (105mm)
Body Length	18 1/8" (460mm)
Overall Length	39" (991mm)
Item #	3831404937

Guild M-240E 'TROUBADOUR' Electro Acoustic Guitar

$510.00