1974 Guild D-55
Mid-1970s D-55 from the Westerly factory. The folk boom sustains strong demand. Guild quality remains consistent and the D-55 continues to compete with Martin's premium dreadnoughts.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,800–$7,500
Very Good
$2,400–$3,800
Good
$1,500–$2,400
Fair
$750–$1,500
* 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 | 450 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1974
The folk and singer-songwriter boom is driving strong acoustic guitar demand. Guild D-55 production is at healthy levels. Quality remains high at the Westerly factory.
Collector's Notes
1970s D-55s are well-regarded player instruments with growing collector interest. Bridge reglues and neck resets are common maintenance items on instruments of this age — not dealbreakers if done well.