Guild OM-240CE Acoustic-Electric Test Drive

[@JeffreyBaughman-fk8ld]

I got one in the oxblood finish for $230 on clearance at guitar center and couldn't be happier.

[@musicismyreligion5213]

Bought mine a few months ago. I liked how playable it is. Very nice neck shape. Tuners are great. Tonality is on the bright side,...so I keep mine tuned down several steps which brings out more low end. It actually plays out pretty well tuned as a baritone guitar. It is a very comfortable acoustic.

[@DanLyman-c1q]

Ordered mine a few days ago. Absolutely giddy with anticipation for this one. Im juat a campfire guitarist but i expect that i will go up in skill with this Guild in my hands.

[@bellywitchproductions2183]

That thing sounds awesome. I would love to try an arched back acoustic like that

[@axeist92126]

I got one recently. It plays very fast. Sounds great through a small tube amp.

[@philchristensen2787]

Thanks! I'm with you on this. I'm an acoustic snob :) but needed a cheap player - spent 2 hours at Ft. Myers. Played everything from 300-1000. First thing I noticed on the OM240ce was the light weight, and then the nice fingerboard. The tone surprised me - no Guild Boom, but terrific low mids and sparking highs, like you said. I was going to sell it when I got back to the Midwest, but couldn't bear to part with it!

[@BryanRobledor]

You really sold on me this one, I now own one and love it very much

[@Goonathesoona]

I got the dark blue burst for $230 at Guitar Center! The manager hooked me up with a free guitar strap and some GC picks. I also “bought” the roadrunner hard case and the 2 year-warranty. Now I said I “bought” the case because I thought I actually did. As I was driving back home I kept thinking the total was cheap. Turns out he had forgotten to scan the case. What a Christmas miracle 😂

[@upperleftcoastchelseafan7718]

You didn't go back and pay for the case? Karma man and it would just be the right thing to do. Back in the day when there were still 'Incredible Universe' stores my wife and I bought a bunch of stereo gear and I wasn't paying attention at checkout. My wife had the credit card and paid for the gear. On the ride home I finally looked at the receipt and saw that they only charged us for one Cerwin Vega 15" Tower Speaker instead of two. We both agreed that returning to the store and paying the $399 for the other speaker was the right thing to do so we did. Got absolutely no thanks from the manager for being honest and returning to pay for the speaker. In fact he was acting like we did something wrong, like we tried to sneak out without paying for the speaker (guy was a total ass). Was it worth going back and paying to keep a clean conscience? I think so, because the next weekend my wife won $750,000 in the Oregon lottery and I still firmly believe that if we hadn't kept our Karma straight we wouldn't have won that windfall. Still have those awesome Cerwin Vega's.

[@Vicejoy007]

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[@philchristensen2787]

@@upperleftcoastchelseafan7718 Great story. Insight: Often employees wish a customer DIDN'T come back and expose their mistakes to the whole store! Life is funny that way, but you and your wife did the right thing.

[@lgindoffchannel]

You sound better than ever with that guitar! It's you.

[@cdavidlake2]

Would love to see a video on how you sell guitars - tips, tricks, best practices, etc. I know a lot of people - myself included - are often tempted to "thin the heard" but are daunted by the idea of private sales. We all know how to bring our gear into Guitar Center and get taken to the cleaners (so to speak), but I think it would great to see how the other way works. Sweet playing as ever!

[@chessrootslove9916]

Congratulations on the Guild, looks & sounds pretty sweet. Happy Holidays Joe!

[@AJgeartalk]

Happy Holidays brother!

[@Earthshaker1965]

Beautiful Guild Joe! ❤ Fantastic sound and looks very comfortable to play.

[@upperleftcoastchelseafan7718]

I got the Charcoal Burst OM-240CE from Musicians Friend at the Stupid Deal Of The Day price of $299 and I couldn't be happier. I thought that price was a steal but the $230 price that some are saying they got theirs for is a ridiculous price for these little gems. It's a great sounding little guitar for knocking around the house, beach, camping or even a small venue live performer.

[@shrimpu]

Just got the same exact guitar and same color too!

[@christopheryack580]

I've played that at guitar center. For the $$$ it is a very good value.

[@akeyunturned3580]

I wound up buying the OM-250 E, which is the same as this but has rosewood back and sides. I can’t find any reviews on that specific one, it is a limited edition, but I love it. I’m a beginner guitarist. Nice review. Thanks.

[@markpell8979]

I really appreciate your review and this may be what I've been looking for in a second acoustic just to have fun with and jam on without spending a lot. Looks and sounds fine to me. I've been watching your show for a while and thought tonight, "Why am I not subscribed?" So I just did.

[@AJgeartalk]

Thanks for the "sub"! Be well Mark!

[@SeanDS1989]

Enjoyed your playing! It sounds great even plugged in, which I find is an issue with some pieso acoustics. Thanks for sharing :)

[@reydelagarza2953]

I bought the guitar back in November; same chocolate color. and have been extremely pleased. Sounds great, esp since looks like it has laminate back and sides. I have a few Martins, that like you say have the deeper sound, but man, this one works. Any idea what strings Guild sends them with?

[@thebluesrockers]

sounds amazing to me.. great find Joe. Not to mention the price was right. For future reference you said Pie Zoe pickups but they're pronounced Pee zee oh.. But again, that sounds great.

[@AJgeartalk]

Thanks for keeping me honest !😀

[@davidnee]

was that the 299.99 special through MF and GC?

[@AJgeartalk]

Yes sir.

[@davidnee]

@@AJgeartalk a beauty!!! though a bit beyond my expectations / price budget - though you do a brand name association value too. Congrats! Of course - will you keep it?

[@AJgeartalk]

I'm hoping to David! 🙂 Be well my friend. @@davidnee

[@roblawson2311]

Got one today for $65

[@AJgeartalk]

Incredible price!! You stole it.

[@methatlovescats3602]

Dont like that high sound.