Guild Westerly D140Ce Black + Gigbbag
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Essential Information About the Guild Westerly D-140CE Black Guitar
Essential Information About the Guild Westerly D-140CE Black Guitar
- Pan-cutaway Dreadnought format: large acoustic volume, generous bass, and easy access to the treble.
- Solid woods: solid Sitka spruce top, solid African mahogany back and sides for a rich and balanced response.
- Discreet electro-acoustic: Guild / Fishman AP1 system with built-in Sonicore pickup, ready for stage and recording.
- Premium "Black" look: glossy finish, tortoise shell-style pickguard, mother-of-pearl rosette, and Guild "Chesterfield" headstock with a 1960s-inspired style.
Manufacturer Information
Guild
https://www.guildguitars.com
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A Guild Dreadnought in the "Westerly" spirit, between tradition and modernity
The D-140CE embodies Guild's DNA: a dreadnought with a classic acoustic character, designed to deliver a full voice and excellent presence in the mix. Its "Chesterfield" aesthetic details and mother-of-pearl rosette recall the elegance of the brand's iconic models, while the cutaway and integrated electronics meet the current needs of guitarists.
For which guitarist and styles?
Thanks to its projection and generous format, this guitar is particularly suitable for serious beginners to intermediate musicians (and beyond) seeking an expressive acoustic, equally comfortable with strumming and fingerpicking. Its dreadnought temperament makes it ideal for pop, folk, acoustic rock, songwriting, and pick accompaniment, while remaining balanced enough for more nuanced playing.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and beautiful definition, with dynamics that easily follow playing variations. The solid African mahogany back and sides enhance warmth, midrange, and roundness, delivering a "full-bodied" and powerful sound while staying balanced. The dreadnought format favors projection and bass, while the cutaway facilitates exploration of the higher registers. Plugged in, the Guild / Fishman AP1 electronics paired with the Sonicore pickup maintain a natural and usable sound for live performance.
Recommended compatible accessories
To complete your setup safely, you can add a clip-on tuner, a guitar stand (floor or wall), and a maintenance kit (microfiber cloth): essentials universally compatible with an electro-acoustic guitar of this format. The instrument comes with a Guild lightweight polyfoam case in black.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Saddle | bone |
| Format | Dreadnought | Preamp | Guild / Fishman AP1 (hidden) |
| Cutaway | yes | Pickup | Sonicore |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Headstock inlay | Guild "Chesterfield" (1960s-inspired style) |
| Back | solid African mahogany | Case | included Guild lightweight polyfoam case (black) |
| Sides | solid African mahogany | Weight (Kg) | 6.5 |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell style | Product weight | 6500 g |
| Rosette | mother-of-pearl | Product length | 1150 mm / 45.28" |
| Finish | glossy Black | Product width | 460 mm / 18.11" |
| Nut | bone | Product height | 220 mm / 8.66" |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Guild Westerly D140ce Black fully solid?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are made of solid African mahogany. This construction supports a clear response, with warm mids and projection characteristic of the dreadnought shape.
What sound does this Guild dreadnought offer?
The combination of solid Sitka spruce and solid African mahogany produces a defined attack, present lows, and warmth in the midrange. The dreadnought body style emphasizes power for pick playing and strumming.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier or PA system?
The hidden Guild / Fishman AP1 electronics and Sonicore pickup allow the guitar to be amplified. The system is designed to preserve a natural tone in live performances.
Does the cutaway facilitate access to the higher notes?
The cutaway provides easier access to the upper registers, useful for exploring notes high up on the neck.
What case is included with the guitar?
A black Guild lightweight polyfoam gig bag is included. It is possible to complement the gear with a clip-on tuner, guitar stand, and microfiber cloth.
