Guild BT-240E & BT-258E Deluxe Baritone Acoustics

[@rhsilverberg]

At this price point, I see myself grabbing a baritone as my next acquisition.

[@bunnyhnt]

Finally.. the chime of a 12 string without the hassle. The 8 falls perfectly in line for my solo performances. I normally would play a 12 string w only 8 baritone strings installed, doesn't look right on stage. Thanks again Guild, and R.I.P Richie Haven's

[@rkkristalovich653]

Listened through headphones.Simply breath taking. I'm more of a small guitar guy but hearing this I believe I will tempted to get out of my comfort Zone.

[@nillejc]

I purchased my first Guild guitar, the 8-string baritone, and love it! It is a well crafted beautiful instrument and lends itself well to creating and performing. It is definitely a great addition to my guitar family.

[@Bova13]

What an amazing guitar. I definetly need one!

[@ejvaudt67]

Beautifully played!

[@samrobbinsmusic9015]

Thank you! Super amazing guitars.

[@ejvaudt67]

@@samrobbinsmusic9015 They sound amazing and look great! I'm just now learning how to play six strings for the first time in my life, so I can't imagine eight. That doesn't quite register with me.

[@russparker1647]

I finished my first 6 string acoustic baritone build a few weeks ago. Absolutely love the sound. Just bent the sides and glued in the blocks for an 8 string baritone . Can’t wait to hear the voice. Anticipation is a good thing. Lol.

[@ArchaicVirusStudios]

I love these guitars man! I play 2-steps down from DACGCE using the BT-258E 8 string version, such a beautifully crisp, deep and haunting tone! It's hands down the best acoustic guitar I have ever owned. One thing that stood out to me (other then the amazing sound) is that the guitar holds it's tune extremely well. I usually always check my tuning before I play, but after being on this guitar for a while I noticed it hardly ever gets even the slightest out, even after playing heavy percussive fingerstyle.

[@adityapurwanegara8292]

Why youtube recommend me this video? Now i can't forget this guitar, i got to have it!

[@joepate8097]

A very organic sound with lots of midrange and higher bell like qualities good for vocals and being an added guitar sound in the band to the other guitars or any instrument bi would think very unique sound

[@TheGeniuschrist]

I love my current bari. I'm getting one of these.

[@joeturrisi2285]

What's it guilds answer to the Gibson J -200

[@Crozierphotography]

I always play my guitars in the local machine shop. Cool guitars

[@_left_eye]

Superb playing!!

[@mariodriessen9740]

Wonderful!!! What if I bought the 258 8-string and I had my fun with it, but then I want to try a 6 string baritone…, does the string spacing allow me to just take off the two extra strings and just change things up a little every now and then? That would be great!

[@HesselFolkertsma]

Wow, love that 8 string!

[@jed1166]

I don’t play at standard baritone B tuning, but do tune down a full step to DGCFAD. So, string tensions are too loose for my aggressive strumming on a 25.5’ scale. Will buy the 6 string and put 59-14 on the 27” scale,(baritone strings are 70-16). This will bring the string pull up where I need it. Beautiful sounding guitar, and always wanted a jumbo.

[@tuckerhilbers460]

If i had this guitar i’d play in A Standard since i also use D Standard and it would make a good sound

[@tite93]

Baritone guitar for D standard is a bit excessive, I'd just go for heavier strings. Baritone is for B and lower, I believe

[@jed1166]

@@tite93 #1. I already use EJ 18 heavy strings, 59-14, on a 25.5” scale, and string tension is too low...#2. it is only a Baritone if you tune to B.... So, for my purposes, it is a long scale Jumbo tuned to D. I have an Ovation 28” D-Scale that does what I want, which is D tuning with proper string tension. However, I don’t like the feel / tone of playing a plastic back guitar. I have a string pull calculator, and 59-14 heavies tuned to D on a 27” scale is virtually the same pull as 56-13 mediums tuned E standard on a 25.5” scale. Should be perfect! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@TheAmericanSounds]

Nice demo.

[@samrobbinsmusic9015]

Thank you!

[@ivarara]

Amazing guitars and well played, thanks.

[@grrrrrgh]

Awesome playing and tone! I need to check one of these out, hopefully there's one around in the Charlotte area.

[@briankahanek]

Picked up the 8 string.. great addition to my tool box!

[@BreadLightPray_EWFMgtr]

☑️👍 this is wonderful both models ❗️👌 wish i could strum like that , but i only fingerstyle ; i did opt for myself the BT-258E deluxe and am very happy with it ‼️☻️🙃 😊

[@idrissfekari1038]

Outstanding playing! Best marketing ever

[@ryanhurley8170]

Beautiful song on the 8-string... thank you!

[@theinfinitecalling]

Sounds fabulous!

[@happymontanamusic]

Great demo! A nice solo instrument. It would be a pain to mix with others. I think the best idea of a baritone guitar works great with lower notes playing bass-like lines.

[@blee3621]

I think it would be great to accompany a normal 6 string. It adds the bass and is likely played in a different position. Add a bass or piano to the picture and it will be tricky.

[@mariodriessen9740]

@@blee3621: And then another person playing a guitar in Nashville tuning. 😊

[@blee3621]

@@mariodriessen9740 exactly!

[@who_cares848]

How did you make these sound so good? I just got a bt240e today and it sounds like fucking garbage. Do I need an amp with a shit ton of reverb like in the video? Definitely returning it.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Try tuning it another tuning ?

[@who_cares848]

@@michaelvaladez6570 tried in a bunch og different tunings with different picks, 2 different brands of strings. It just doesnt sound good.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

@@who_cares848 So if it doesn't fit you must ....send it back.You lose some and you gain some.Years ago I tried a Taylor 8 string and it was a very beautiful guitar..it chimed like Christmas. They are much more expensive but worth looking into as a commitment.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

@@who_cares848 So sorry about your downward dealing with this Guild.I to had problems with mine.It would not tune in B tunigs.IAnd the high E string had a certain unwanted ping when picked I took it back.You never know what you are going to get for the price...or whatever.

[@emilioramos4684]

😂

[@j.m.o.5761]

What case would you recommend? For the six string version, thanks.

[@thinx4strinx265]

really awesome Instruments! :-)

[@thinx4strinx265]

got the 8-String and it´´s a great thing to play all the time!

[@tonypmcmahon]

Tasty playing

[@uffaize]

What's the size of the strings?

[@letz_getschwifty9785]

I'm torn between the 6 and 8 string...any advice?

[@lysdaljens]

How does it sound - and ring - above the first three frets ?

[@BrianAvet]

Always wanted a Guild

[@Sweetsmcdudeman]

Do you have a ship date for places like sweetwater?

[@1colerock]

Beautiful

[@KoxxMobilhome]

What a sound!!!

[@Feieherkes]

I’ll take both.

[@gabrielheiser]

Hi: Great demo! By the way, what microphone are you using in the video (sounds great!). Thanks.

[@bryantwilson5151]

Looks like an AKG C414

[@gabrielheiser]

@@bryantwilson5151 Cool! I have one, so I'll try it.

[@theguitarbar1910]

we have them!

[@ozzy-o8215]

re the origin question below, I have just bought a westerly 12 string deluxe. It is a lovely instrument but the neck and bridge were coasted with some kind of dark polish which just came straight off onmy fingers - after stripping down and cleaning then reoiling the boartd with Dunlop 65 oil it plays fine. BUT despite originally being told by the dealer that he "thought" the guitar was made in the US, I finally found - deep inside the instrument, on the heel of the neck in tiny letters - "Made in China". The woods are great, bone nut and bridge, the finish to die for, probably the nicest sunburst I have owned - the inlays MoP and great, why can't Guild just be upfront ? The large soundhole label proclaims "designed in California"... but being so coy about the manufacturing country is a silly and petty semi-concealment.....C'mon guys....Incidentally I would highly recommend the guitar and am very happy with it.My other acoustics include Martin Takamine, Simon and Patrick and Taylor so I do know a little about this stuff...

[@mandoprince1]

Easy way to tell the US and Chinese acoustics apart.Just look at the headstock. If it has a truss rod cover it's American, if it doesn't, it's Chinese!

[@therealsparkman]

I had a Guild 12 string (GAD) several years back, but have since sold it. I'm very sorry now after the fact that I did part with it. It was a beautiful instrument in every way, with such great sound, and IT was made in China. Otherwise, if it had have been made in the US, then there would be no way that I could afford it. The cost would have been triple. While I always want to support North American products, sometimes it's just not in the cards because of price point. And you are right! They are never up front when you are looking for the place of origin. You have to snoop around until you find that stamp. More and more companies are producing more of the lower to middle end guitars from overseas and making the high end guitars in North America. Otherwise sales would be down.

[@jessimarcus1935]

sounds amazing! what tuning is this in?

[@jed1166]

@jessi marcus Standard baritone tuning is in B... string are 70-16 gauge...

[@brandoncostner7437]

Wheres my cutaway at

[@JesseDylanMusic]

Are these made in USA?

[@jed1166]

@Jesse Watson... no, made overseas... go to guildguitars.com to see USA made models built in Oxnard, California.

[@oneeyedlittleman]

These are $500 and $600ish guitars, not getting USA made at those prices. Whether the back and sides are solid should be the question first before country of origin anyways

[@JesseDylanMusic]

@@oneeyedlittleman Not if you're interested in ethics... That's part of the issue is people don't realize you can't make a guitar in the USA for that price

[@startreker8591]

I will skip D55

[@fedexnman]

Guitar face ....

[@ephemeral7043]

Sounds like tuned in 432 hz