A comfortably sized, stellar acoustic-electric, the Guild M-260E Deluxe grants players the remarkable top wood tones of solid Sitka spruce with a traditional concert-style playing feel, all without breaking the bank. Bridging the gap between 000 and dreadnought sizes, this 6-string’s X-braced concert body shape prioritizes projection while playing comfortably in the laps of both gigging performers and casual players. Equipped with a Guild-by-Fishman GT-1 preamp and an S-Core piezo pickup, plugging in for larger concert hall and music venue performances promises a marvelous translation of the guitar’s natural tone with supreme clarity. Additionally, the M-260E Deluxe's proprietary 18:1 open-gear tuning machines, real bone nut, and bound fingerboard elevate the performance dependability and immaculate playing feel you require to conquer the most critical musical moments with confidence.

High-quality tone with a traditional feel

Seasoned guitarists know that when it comes to top woods on acoustics, the balance and warm delivery of solid Sitka spruce just can’t be rivaled. The M-260E Deluxe dresses accordingly, additionally sporting a laminate back and sides and well-projecting internal X-bracing for the present and resonant sound that your audiences expect to hear. Its mahogany neck comes shaved to a classically comfortable “C” profile and topped in a gorgeous slab of smooth and sustain-favoring rosewood that’s been radiused to a flat and traditional 16 inches. Lined with a proper 14-frets-to-the-body range, the M-260E Deluxe will feel right at home for territorially familiar flatpickers and fingerstylists alike.

Pure Fishman-grade electronics

When it comes time to plug in, be it a concert hall or club stage, the M-260E Deluxe is armed with the electronics to amplify with the utmost grace: enter the Guild-by-Fishman GT-1 active preamp system! This preamp, in conjunction with an S-Core piezo pickup, takes the guitar’s gorgeous natural acoustics and amplifies them with superior signal quality that’s guaranteed to do your acoustic tone justice! Stationed discreetly at the sound hole, you’ll find both Volume and Tone controls for convenient sonic shaping to the musical space at hand. Performing, studio tracking, jamming around the house — the M-260E Deluxe is ready for action!

Chartered with functional charm

Upon first playing the M-260E Deluxe, players will immediately notice its impressive playability from head to toe. Beginning at the headstock, this concert acoustic sports a set of handsome Guild Vintage open-gear tuning machines with ultra-precise 18:1 gear ratios for exacting intonation adjustments in an instant. All six strings cross a real bone nut, giving the M-260E Deluxe a more organic response, complemented perfectly down at the body by a rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddles. Complete with smooth fingerboard binding plus gorgeous mother-of-pearl inlaying, the M-260E Deluxe effortlessly delivers functional charm across the board.

Features

• X-braced concert body style creates a resonant and projective tone at a slightly smaller size for effortless play
• Sitka spruce top provides that iconic warmth and balanced tonal response to soothe the ears of all audiences
• Mahogany neck features a comfortably playing "C" profile
• Flatter 16-inch radius rosewood fingerboard sports 14 frets to the body for a totally traditional playing feel
• Guild-by-Fishman GT-1 active preamp system with S-Core piezo pickup and Volume/Tone controls allow for accurate amplification
• Precise Guild Vintage 18:1 tuners deliver exacting adjustments on the fly
• Real bone nut and compensated bone saddles supply slightly more organic/traditional string response
• Charming appointments throughout, including full fingerboard binding and mother-of-pearl inlaying

Specifications

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: M-260E Deluxe Concert
• Back & Sides Wood: Laminate
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Color: Edge Burst
• Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Black
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 20, Medium
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Compensated Bone
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Tuning Machines: Guild Vintgae 18 Open Gear, 18:1
• Electronics: Guild x Fishman GT-1 (preamp), S-Core Piezo (pickup)
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag