1973 Guild D-55
Peak-era Westerly D-55 during the singer-songwriter boom. Guild's acoustic craftsmanship is at its finest. The rosewood D-55 delivers powerful projection and rich harmonic depth.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,900–$7,800
Very Good
$2,500–$3,900
Good
$1,600–$2,500
Fair
$800–$1,600
* 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 |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 420 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1973
The singer-songwriter era is driving strong acoustic demand. Guild D-55 production is at healthy levels. Westerly factory quality is at its peak. The D-55 is now fully established as a Martin D-45 alternative.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1970s D-55s are excellent instruments. The Westerly factory is at peak quality. These represent the sweet spot for D-55 collectors — excellent sound, consistent quality, and reasonable prices.