1972 Guild D-55
Peak Westerly-era D-55 — Guild's acoustic craftsmanship at its finest. Rich rosewood tone, powerful projection, and outstanding build quality make these among the best Guild acoustics ever produced.
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 | 400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1972
Peak Westerly factory production quality. The D-55 is now Guild's flagship acoustic and gaining recognition as a serious alternative to Martin. Abalone pearl trim and rosette are standard.
Collector's Notes
Early-to-mid 1970s D-55s represent the sweet spot for Westerly factory production. These are the most collectible and best-sounding D-55 years. Verify rosewood originality.
How to Authenticate a 1972 Guild D-55
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1972. 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.