1975 Guild D-55
Westerly-era D-55 from Guild's golden decade of acoustic production. These are reliable, great-sounding dreadnoughts with strong projection and rich rosewood tone.
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 |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 480 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1975
The D-55 is well-established as Guild's flagship dreadnought. Westerly factory production continues at consistent quality levels. The 1970s are the D-55's golden decade.
Collector's Notes
1970s D-55s are excellent player-grade collectibles. Inspect top for cracks, check bridge for lifting, and verify neck angle. Well-maintained examples are outstanding instruments.
How to Authenticate a 1975 Guild D-55
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1975. 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.