OM-260CE Deluxe Burl

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The OM-260CE Deluxe Burl is a showcase of highly figured tone wood. This Orchestra size guitar features a solid spruce top with an arched, astonishingly figured Burl Ash back and sides. The unique tone wood gives the OM-260CE a clear, powerful voice with crisp highs and full lows, while a gloss finish allows the burl ash back and sides to shimmer with definition. The top of the OM-260CE Deluxe Burl glows with a gentle, edge burst finish—complimented nicely by the mocha-brown back and sides. Premium appointments include a mother-of-pearl rosette, Guild Peak headstock logo, pau ferro fingerboard and bridge, and Fishman Sonitone pickup with volume and tone controls.

Learn About The Westerly Collection

The Westerly Collection pays homage to an important period in Guild’s early history, when Guild outgrew the beloved Hoboken, New Jersey factory, and moved production to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967. Finding a home in a former furniture manufacturing building, Guild took advantage of the additional space the new location had to offer, and improved upon the production layout left behind in Hoboken.

With a fresh start, highly skilled employees, and plenty of room to grow, Guild flourished. It was not long before the Westerly factory became renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and the introduction of many beloved Guild acoustics. The dedication to innovation was apparent, with meticulous attention to detail. Inspired by this golden era, the Guild Westerly Collection carries on the tradition of impeccable workmanship and unwavering excellence by incorporating high-quality materials and classic Guild designs into each instrument.

Learn About the History of Guild Archbacks

Guild began its legacy in 1953 by producing archtop electric guitars for the Jazz market in New York city; these guitars were built with arched backs made from pressed laminate maple, a low-cost alternative to hand-carved maple backs typical in Jazz guitar construction. As the company grew and began offering flat-top acoustics in 1954, the first models such as the F-30, F-40 and F-50 shared this pressed laminate arched back construction, which became a Guild trademark. Other classic Guilds like the D-25 and F-412, icons of the brand’s history to this day, represent this unique combination of acoustic flat top and arched back guitar construction.

In addition to its classic look and ergonomic comfort, an arched back design prevents the need for the added support of back braces, reducing weight while increasing projection and volume, contributing to the revered Guild sound for which these historic models are so well loved. We’ve paid homage to this classic Guild design trademark with a full line of affordable Archback models, available now from the Westerly Collection in sizes ranging from Concert to Jumbo.

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Body
Body Shape OM - Orchestra Cutaway
Body Top Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern OX Bracing
Soundhole Diameter 3 3/4" (95mm)
Rosette Black / White / Black outer - Black / MOP / Black center - Black / White / Black inner
Top Purfling Inlay Black / White / Black / White ABS
Top Binding Black ABS
Body Sides Burled Ash
Side Purfling Inlay N / A
Body Back Arched Burled Ash
Back Purfling Inlay N / A
Body Binding Black ABS
Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Scale Length 25 1/2" (648mm)
Neck Shape C Shape
Nut Width 1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness 1st Fret 21mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret 22mm
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench 4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius 16" (406mm)
Fingerboard Inlays 5mm Dots - Mother-Of-Pearl
Frets Total 20
Fingerboard Binding Black ABS
Finish
Color Edge Burst (EB)
Hardware
Bridge Material Pau Ferro
Bridge String Spacing 2 1/4" (57mm)
Bridge Pins Ivory Colored Plastic with Black Dot
Saddle Material Bone
Hardware Finish / Plating Nickel
Nut Material Bone
Tuning Machines Guild Vintage 18 Open Gear
Endpin Strap Button - Nickel
Pickguard Tortoiseshell
Electronics
Electronics Guild/Fishman GT-1 with Volume and Tone controls
Controls Master Volume and Tone
Other
Strings D'Addario XTAPB1253 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Included Case Case Sold Separately
Case Candy Guild Cloth Bag filled with Warranty Book, Promotion Card with Stickers, Truss Rod Wrench, and 2 Guild Picks
Upper Bout Width 11 1/4" (286mm)
Lower Bout Width 15 1/4" (387mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout 3 1/2" (89mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout 4" (101mm)
Body Length 19 1/2" (495mm)
Overall Length 41" (1041mm)

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