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
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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 | 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.
How to Authenticate a 1973 Guild D-55
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1973. 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.