Guild D-20E Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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A perennial favorite of flatpickers and strummers and the most recognizable body shape by far, the dreadnought dates back more than a century, with Guild introducing its first dreadnoughts in the early 1960s. Characterized by square shoulders, a wide waist, and a relatively flat lower bout, dreadnought guitars are renowned for their robust lows, punchy mids, crisp highs, and powerful projection—and the D-20 Natural guitar’s forward-shifted scalloped Sitka spruce top bracing enhances those qualities while also increasing overall responsiveness. The ultra-thin Natural satin nitro lacquer finish highlights the natural beauty of the tonewoods and gives the instrument a worn-in vintage look.
The D-20 Natural is meticulously constructed of the finest quality tonewoods. Wood choices and combinations contribute significantly to an acoustic guitar’s sound, and qualities such as hardness, density, and flexible strength distinguish different tonewoods. The D-20 Natural guitar’s solid African mahogany top, back, and sides give it a warm, rich, and resonant sound, while its mahogany neck topped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard and the Indian rosewood bridge complement the other tonewoods.
The D-20E Natural includes a factory-installed L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system with Volume and Tone controls that faithfully reproduces the guitar’s acoustic sound when amplified or recorded. By detecting soundboard movement rather than picking pressure, the pickup captures the full and balanced tone of the guitar while eliminating the high-frequency "quack" typical of undersaddle pickups. The Volume and Tone controls are positioned nearly out of sight under the top edge of the soundhole, along with the built-in low-frequency compressor (the “C” in VTC), which reduces boominess and feedback. The system is powered by an internally located 9-volt battery.
Features
- 6-string acoustic-electric guitar built to vintage Guild specs
- All mahogany construction offers a warm, balanced tone
- Thin satin finish lets the wood vibrate freely
- Minimal aesthetic appointments offer a vintage appearance
- Bold-sounding dreadnought body
- LR Baggs electronics sound warm and natural
Specs
String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Back & Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
Top Wood: Solid African Mahogany
Color: Natural
Body Bracing: Scalloped X
Neck Wood: 3-piece Mahogany
Neck Shape: C profile
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid dots
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.625"
Nut Width: 1.692"
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Guild Deluxe Vintage Open Gear
Strings: Coated Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Body Width: 16" lower bout, 11.6" upper bout
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