6-string Acoustic Guitar with Case - D-55 Acoustic Guitar
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Own An Acoustic Masterpiece!
We're pleased to offer you this beautiful D-55 traditional-style dreadnought acoustic guitar. The D-55 reflects nearly half a century of Guild's master craftsmanship, featuring the kind of tonewoods that give you an unrivaled level of expression and melodic character. This D-55's eye-catching solid AAA spruce top reflects a warm and woody brilliance that speaks volumes about its tonal character. A breathtaking bookmatched Indian rosewood back and matching sides add extra aesthetic finesse as well as mellow overtones, while 12" radius neck and ebony fretboard make the D-55 a pleasure to play.
Guild has been building dreadnought acoustic guitars since the early '60s and their fine products have ever since been revered for their amazingly balanced tones. The little details, like the scalloped red spruce bracing and mother of pearl and abalone block position fret inlays add the kind of finishing touches that make the D-55 stand out as the work of art that it is. And its pure nitrocellulose lacquer finish is guaranteed to age gloriously with your D-55, maturing into continuously richer tonal qualities throughout the years.
Guild D-55 Traditional Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:
Model Name: D-55
Model Number: 385-0500-(Color #)
Category: Traditional Dreadnought Guitars
Body Style: Dreadnought
Top: Solid AAA Spruce
Bracing: Guild® Scalloped Red Spruce
Back: Solid Bookmatched Rosewood
Sides: Solid Rosewood Sides
Bridge: Ebony
Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany with dovetail joint with slim heel and ebony headcap
Fretboard: Bound Ebony, 12" Radius with mother-of-pearl and abalone position inlays
Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43 mm)
No. of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25-5/8"
Hardware: Gold
Machine Heads: Gotoh® 700 Series Gold-Plated Open-Back Tuners
by Bruce from N.W. corner on CT June 25, 2009 Music Background: Pro Musician
Don't waste you money or your time. You could spend a Grand or more trying to match the tone and complex harmonics of the D-55. Don't bother. Save the cash and aggrevation..this is THE one. The action... read more [+] is on the money. Intonation...on the money. Harmonics...yep, on the money. You'd be a damn fool to waste your hard earned cash on a .....fill in the blank...Taylor, etc.. Looks, Sound, Craftmenship, return on investment...(like you'd ever sell it)...Guild D-55...say no more. 5 Stars..all day and night long. Period!! close [-]
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by ray from Greater Manchester.UK. April 9, 2009 Music Background: Hobbyist
Bought mine last year {a 2008 tacoma one} I have played diff acoustic guitars for the last 45 yrs. Although mainly as a hobby, I have played most of the top end guitars and I must say the Guild D55 is... read more [+] up there with the very best.What a fantastic looking, well crafted, sounding,,acoustic guitar. Wanted one in 1976 but because of funds bought a 1976 Westerly Guild D35{A brill vintage guitar that I still play to this day} However my D55 has got to be my top fav guitar I have ever owned,what a brill sound.Must be the dark horse of all US acoustics.Well done "Fender"!!!My friend,who owns several top end guitars,after hearing and playing my Guild D55,wasted no time in going and buying himself one. Take note all you top end players before spending the bucks!!! you have just got to try out the *Guild D55* close [-]
Nothing will compare to this guitar in this price range!
by Northwoods Picker from Northern Maine February 19, 2009 Music Background: Starting playing a $100 Washburn back in 1975 now 15 guitars later.
I sold my Gibson Songwriter Deluxe and my old D-35 Martin to buy this guitar after I played one! This is the finest sounding guitar I have ever played bar nun. I have a close friend with a D-45 Martin... read more [+] he bought new in 1971 and both of us feel it still isnt in bussiness with this guitar sound wise........ The fit and finish is as good as the Martin the sound is amazing . The sunburst finish is spectacular [but no better than a Gibson SJ from the custom ship]buy this guitar if you have a couple of grand and want to stop buying guitars all the time trying to find that "Holy Grail" acoustic, this is IT! close [-]
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by Gary D. Parker from Wheaton,Il. December 26, 2008 Music Background: Pro musician, recording & singing artist
I bought my Guild D-55 Electra in 1976. This guitar has the most beautiful sounding of any guitar I've played. I tried many guitars over the years and none come close to the D-55 Electra.
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