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

Excellent
$3,500$7,000
Very Good
$2,200$3,500
Good
$1,400$2,200
Fair
$700$1,400

* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology

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1975 D-55 Left Handed Dreadnought Guitar (Westerly RI!)
Very Good1 month agoreverb

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Specifications

Body WoodSpruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides
Neck WoodMahogany
FingerboardEbony
Scale Length25.625"
Frets20
Pickup ConfigNone
BridgeRosewood belly bridge with bone saddle
TunersGrover Rotomatic
Nut Width1.69"
Finish OptionsNatural Spruce Top, Sunburst
Est. Production480

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.