Guild Deluxe Edge Burst Acoustic Electric Guitar with RW (Polyurethane Finish)

The Guild M-260E Deluxe Edge Burst is a premium small-bodied acoustic-electric guitar designed to deliver rich tonal balance, excellent playability, and refined craftsmanship. It features Guild’s signature archback construction combined with an M-Concert body shape, giving it a comfortable feel while enhancing projection and resonance. With a solid Sitka spruce top, striped ebony back and sides, and a Fishman-designed GT-1 pickup system, it produces warm, articulate acoustic tone with reliable amplified performance, making it ideal for songwriting, recording, and live use.

M-Concert Body Shape:

This compact body design offers a comfortable playing experience while still delivering a full, balanced acoustic tone suitable for both practice and performance.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top:

This tonewood provides clear articulation, strong dynamic range, and excellent projection, making the guitar responsive to different playing styles.

Arched Striped Ebony Back and Sides:

This construction enhances resonance and sustain while giving the guitar a rich, exotic visual appearance with distinctive grain patterns.

Guild Archback Construction:

This design increases internal resonance for greater volume and tonal depth, reduces overall weight, and improves structural strength.

Scalloped X Bracing:

This bracing pattern allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in improved tonal richness, responsiveness, and overall acoustic performance.

C-Shape Mahogany Neck:

This neck profile provides a comfortable and natural grip, supporting smooth movement and easy chord transitions.

24 3/4 inch Scale Length:

This slightly shorter scale length reduces string tension, making the guitar easier to play and more comfortable for fretting.

Rosewood Fingerboard:

This fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface with warm tonal characteristics that complement the overall sound of the guitar.

Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays:

These elegant position markers provide clear fretboard navigation while adding a premium aesthetic touch.

16-inch Fingerboard Radius:

This balanced curvature supports both chord playing and lead techniques with comfortable hand positioning.

Bone Nut 1 11/16 inch:

This enhances sustain, tuning stability, and tonal clarity by improving string vibration transfer.

Rosewood Bridge with Compensated Bone Saddle:

This setup ensures accurate intonation across all strings while improving tonal balance and sustain.

Guild Vintage 18 Open-Gear Tuners:

These tuners provide precise tuning control and stability with a classic open-gear design.

Nickel Hardware:

This durable finish adds long-lasting protection while maintaining a clean and traditional appearance.

White ABS Binding:

This binding adds structural protection to the body and neck while enhancing visual refinement.

Fishman-Designed GT-1 Pickup System:

This system delivers natural, studio-quality amplified tone while preserving the guitar’s acoustic character.

Soundhole Volume and Tone Controls:

These controls allow quick and convenient sound adjustments without modifying the guitar’s exterior.

No-Drill Pickup Installation:

This design preserves the guitar’s original structure and acoustic integrity.

Edge Burst Finish:

This finish highlights the natural wood grain with an elegant gradient effect for a premium visual appeal.

Mother-of-Pearl Rosette Inlay:

This decorative detail enhances the soundhole area with a refined, high-end look.

Tortoiseshell Pickguard:

This classic feature protects the guitar’s top from strumming wear while adding vintage-style aesthetics.