Guild D-55 Price Guide

The Guild D-55 is Guild's premier dreadnought, featuring a solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. It has been a favorite of folk and country players since its introduction, known for its deep, full sound and exceptional build quality. Early Westerly-era models are highly regarded.

Produced: 1968present

📖 Buyer's Guide

Early Westerly-era Guild D-55s (1969-1988) are excellent instruments. Look for original tuners and bone nuts. Guild acoustics are often undervalued compared to Martin and Gibson equivalents, making them exceptional value for players. Check for any top cracks around the bridge.

Value by Year

YearExcellentVery GoodGood
1968$5,000–$10,000$3,200–$5,000$2,000–$3,200Full Details →
1969$4,800–$9,500$3,000–$4,800$1,900–$3,000Full Details →
1970$4,500–$9,000$2,800–$4,500$1,800–$2,800Full Details →
1971$4,200–$8,500$2,700–$4,200$1,700–$2,700Full Details →
1972$4,000–$8,000$2,500–$4,000$1,600–$2,500Full Details →
1973$3,900–$7,800$2,500–$3,900$1,600–$2,500Full Details →
1974$3,800–$7,500$2,400–$3,800$1,500–$2,400Full Details →
1975$3,500–$7,000$2,200–$3,500$1,400–$2,200Full Details →