First introduced in 1968 as a special-order top-of-the-line model, the D-55 was so well-received that Guild added it into the regular production line by 1974. Famously played by Tommy Smothers on the Smothers Brothers Show in the 1960s, the D-55 grew in both popularity and longevity over the decades, finding homes in the hands of more contemporary artists like Waylon Jennings, Billie Joe Armstrong, and David Nail. The most anticipated return of a Guild acoustic to date, the 2017 Guild D-55 is back and better than ever. The D-55 remains true to all the premium appointments of its 1968 predecessor, including a AAA Sitka spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and nitrocellulose finish. Internal refinements include scalloped Adirondack bracing as well as an improved dovetail neck-joint, hand fit to make this generation of D-55 the lightest, loudest, and best-sounding yet. The D-55 showcases Guild’s most recognizable headstock which is fully bound and features the Guild “Peak and Shield” inlay combination over a figured ebony overlay. The matching ebony fingerboard is also fully bound and inlayed with Guild’s iconic abalone/pearl “V-Blocks” and multi-line “railroad track” purfling on the bass and treble sides. The D-55’s fingerboard is set on an all-mahogany neck with beautiful walnut center seam running the length of the heel to headstock. The D-55’s nitro finish is available in natural or Antique Burst and is hand sprayed for minimum thickness and maximum resonance that will only get better with age. An LR Baggs pickup system is available as an option, and each guitar includes a hand-signed certificate of authenticity and ships with Guild’s Premium humidified hardshell case.
Guitar weighs 5lbs 0.9oz
Body
Body Shape
D - Dreadnought
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern
Scalloped X
Soundhole Diameter
4" (102mm)
Rosette
Abalone and ABS Ring
Top Purfling Inlay
Black and White ABS
Body Sides
Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Back
Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Binding
White ABS
Neck
Neck Material
Mahogany with a Walnut Center Strip
Scale Length
25 5/8" (651mm)
Neck Shape
C Shape
Nut Width
1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness
1st Fret
21mm
Neck Thickness
9th Fret
22.5mm
Truss Rod
Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench
4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305mm)
Fingerboard Inlays
V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone
Frets Total
20
Fret Type
Jescar 43080
Finish
Color
Antique Burst (ATB)
Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
Bridge Material
Ebony
Bridge String Spacing
2 1/8" (54mm)
Bridge Pins
Bone
Saddle Material
Compensated Bone
Hardware Finish / Plating
Gold
Nut Material
Bone
Tuning Machines
Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold
Endpin
Endpin Jack
Pickguard
Tortoiseshell
Electronics
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls
Other
Strings
D'Addario EXP16 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Included Case
Guild Premium Humidified Archtop Wood Case
Upper Bout Width
11 5/8" (295mm)
Lower Bout Width
16" (406mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout
4" (101mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout
5" (127mm)
Body Length
20" (508mm)
Overall Length
41 3/4" (1061mm)
Item # 385-0554-837
Guitar weighs 5lbs 0.9oz
Body
Body Shape
D - Dreadnought
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern
Scalloped X
Soundhole Diameter
4" (102mm)
Rosette
Abalone and ABS Ring
Top Purfling Inlay
Black and White ABS
Body Sides
Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Back
Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Binding
White ABS
Neck
Neck Material
Mahogany with a Walnut Center Strip
Scale Length
25 5/8" (651mm)
Neck Shape
C Shape
Nut Width
1 11/16" (43mm)
Neck Thickness
1st Fret
21mm
Neck Thickness
9th Fret
22.5mm
Truss Rod
Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench
4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305mm)
Fingerboard Inlays
V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone
Frets Total
20
Fret Type
Jescar 43080
Finish
Color
Antique Burst (ATB)
Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
Bridge Material
Ebony
Bridge String Spacing
2 1/8" (54mm)
Bridge Pins
Bone
Saddle Material
Compensated Bone
Hardware Finish / Plating
Gold
Nut Material
Bone
Tuning Machines
Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold
Endpin
Endpin Jack
Pickguard
Tortoiseshell
Electronics
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem with Volume, Mix, and Phase Controls
Other
Strings
D'Addario EXP16 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Included Case
Guild Premium Humidified Archtop Wood Case
Upper Bout Width
11 5/8" (295mm)
Lower Bout Width
16" (406mm)
Body Depth Upper Bout
4" (101mm)
Body Depth Lower Bout
5" (127mm)
Body Length
20" (508mm)
Overall Length
41 3/4" (1061mm)
Item # 385-0554-837