1971 Guild D-55
Early 1970s D-55 from the Westerly factory's prime production era. Guild's acoustic quality is at a peak — the D-55 competes directly with Martin's best dreadnoughts.
Current Market Value
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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 |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 350 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1971
Production is increasing at the Westerly factory. The D-55 is establishing itself as Guild's premier acoustic. Scalloped bracing and high-quality Sitka spruce tops produce a powerful, balanced tone.
Collector's Notes
Westerly factory D-55s from the early 1970s are well-regarded. Verify top wood is Sitka spruce. Bridge should be original rosewood. Check for any neck reset history.
How to Authenticate a 1971 Guild D-55
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1971. Early Westerly, RI production. Indian rosewood back and sides from approximately 1970 onward. Guild's top-of-line dreadnought. Multiple-bound body, ornate rosette, bound fingerboard. Check Guild headstock logo and chesterfield inlay — style changed over decades. Verify bridge is original, check for top cracks, neck angle, and structural integrity. Tuners should be Grover Rotomatic. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with natural wear. Original case adds value.