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Guild B-240E & B-240EF Fretless Acoustic Bass Demos

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The Guild Jumbo B-240E gives bassists a workhorse acoustic instrument that plays with ease and delivers big tone. The Guild B-50 acoustic bass guitar dates to the mid-1970s models that featured the jumbo body shape, arched mahogany back, and an easy-to-play 30 3/4” scale length. The Guild Jumbo B-240E acoustic-electric is an extension of that popular series, designed for bass players. Features of the Guild Jumbo B-240E include a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, which when combined create incredible acoustic tone. Further amplifying that acoustic tone is the onboard Fishman-designed electronics.

Short-Scale Bass Offers Comfortable Playability

With a shorter 30 3/4” scale length, the Guild Jumbo B-240E is a very comfortable and easy acoustic bass guitar to play. Pick it up once and you’ll likely never want to put it down. The slim C-shape neck profile also makes it easier to reach the upper frets. The Guild Jumbo B-240E also features a Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge, and a bone nut and bone saddle. The package is complete with a natural satin finish.

Spruce and Mahogany Tonewood Combination

The Guild Jumbo B-240E features mahogany back and sides combined with a solid spruce top for acoustic tone that is unmatched. In addition, the Jumbo B-240E features Guild’s signature arched back design, which produces great volume and projection, long sustain, and a lush, full sound.

Fishman Electronics Amplify Your Acoustic Sound

The Guild Jumbo B-240E features onboard Fishman electronics to amplify that full acoustic tone. When you really want to be heard, just connect your Guild to your favorite amplifier, PA system or recording DAW and play away. A case is sold separately.

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  • Affordable acoustic bass with incredible sound quality
  • Extremely loud and powerful
  • 17' inches across the lower bout provides plenty of thump
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Body
  • Body type: Acoustic Bass
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce 
  • Back & sides: Mahogany 
  • Bracing pattern: X brace
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck shape: C shape 
  • Nut width: 1 5/8" (41mm)
  • Fingerboard: Pau Fero
  • Neck wood: Mahogany 
  • Scale length: 30 3/4" (781mm)
  • Number of frets: 23
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
Other
  • Tuning machines: Guild Closed Gear Nickel 18:1
  • Bridge: Pau Fero
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

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Limited lifetime warranty.

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4.67

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  • Sounds Good!

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byCynthia

    fromConcord

    Great sound

  • Very nice

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byScott

    fromCheyenne, wyoming

    I use this bass both amplified (it sounds awsome amped), and just acoustic, to play along with my kids on their instruments. It's great!!

  • Stunning. Simply stunning.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byElijah v

    fromHillsboro, oregon

    This guitar, where do I start. IT BLOWS MY MIND! I am a solo artist, I play folk/rock/singer songwriter type stuff and this guitar took my sound to a whole other level. It's been noticed by untrained ears in the audience even! It's rich, full, incredible depth of low end and mids and even nice rich high end is absolutely gorgeous for any genre. The included pick up works perfectly and doesn't buzz or sound cheap. It has volume and tone controls inside the sound hole so you still have that gorgeous look of a jumbo body guild. And that takes me to the look of it, it is truly beautiful. The turtle shell pick guard, the jumbo body shape, the inlay, the wood grain of the spruce top and mahogany sides gives this guitar a gorgeous satin natural looking finish. I recommend this guitar to any one who wants a full, rich, gorgeous tone while also looking incredible. 10/10. Thank you GUILD!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byMike

    fromPhilly

    What strings would be the proper size to replace this bass with?

    What strings would be the proper size to replace this bass with?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Guild uses D'Addario EPBB170 - Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light Gauge, Acoustic Bass Long Scale (.045-.100)
  • asked byron

    frommount vernon Il.

    Is   there an on board tuner on this bass?

    Is there an on board tuner on this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, they’re isn't
  • asked bynone

    fromChapel Hill

    In what country is this instrument manufactured?

    In what country is this instrument manufactured?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    China
  • asked bySteve

    fromLa mesa

    What size case do I need?

    What size case do I need?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You would need a jumbo case. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can help you find the right fit for a case.