1970 Guild D-55
Indian rosewood D-55 from the Westerly factory. The transition from Brazilian to Indian rosewood was industry-wide. Indian rosewood D-55s are excellent instruments with a slightly different tonal character.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,500–$9,000
Very Good
$2,800–$4,500
Good
$1,800–$2,800
Fair
$900–$1,800
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce top, Indian 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 |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 300 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1970
Indian rosewood is now the standard back and side wood (Brazilian rosewood becoming restricted due to CITES regulations taking effect). Production volume increasing at the Westerly factory.
Collector's Notes
Indian vs Brazilian rosewood is a critical value distinction. Most 1970+ D-55s are Indian rosewood. Both sound excellent but Brazilian rosewood commands significant premiums in the market.