1969 Guild D-55
Early Westerly-era D-55 — Guild's flagship dreadnought in its formative years. Rosewood and spruce with scalloped bracing produce a rich, powerful voice suited to both strumming and fingerpicking.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,800–$9,500
Very Good
$3,000–$4,800
Good
$1,900–$3,000
Fair
$950–$1,900
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.625" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge with bone saddle |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 250 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1969
Second year of D-55 production. The Westerly factory is hitting its stride. Guild's reputation for robust, loud acoustic guitars is solidifying. The D-55 features mother-of-pearl rosette and abalone inlays.
Collector's Notes
Early D-55s may have Brazilian rosewood — verify species carefully as this dramatically affects value. Westerly factory quality is consistently high in this era.