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 late 1960s, the D-55 grew in both popularity and longevity over the decades. 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. Each guitar includes a hand-signed certificate of authenticity and ships with Guild’s Premium humidified hardshell case.

Body Shape: D - Dreadnought
Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
Soundhole Diameter: 4" (102 mm)
Rosette: Abalone and ABS Rings
Body Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Binding: White ABS
Neck Material: Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip
Scale Length: 25 5/8" (651 mm)
Neck Shape: C Shape
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43 mm)
Neck Thickness (1st Fret): 21 mm
Neck Thickness (9th Fret): 22.5 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action | Wrench: 8 mm Socket
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Inlays: V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone | Locations: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17
Frets Total: 20 | Fret Type: Jescar 43080
Fingerboard Binding: White ABS with White/Black/White ABS Railroad Tracks
Color: Natural (NAT)
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bridge Material: Ebony | String Spacing: 2 1/8" (54 mm)
Bridge Pins: Bone
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Hardware Finish/Plating: Nickel
Nut Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Gotoh® SE700 Open-Gear
Endpin: Ivory Colored Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Electronics: N/A | Controls: N/A
Strings: DR Dragon Skin+ Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .054)
Included Case: Guild Premium Humidified Archtop Wood Case