Up for sale, a 1978 Guild D-55 NT in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Crafted at the Westerly, RI factory, this iteration of Guild’s flagship acoustic boasts all the classic features of this premiere dreadnought. This D-55 benefits from the work due an instrument of its vintage including a professional neck reset complete with compensated bone saddle.

Tonewoods include an X-braced Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back/sides, two-piece mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard. Crisp, lively, and immediate, this D-55 is an exceptionally rewarding strummer, with terrific presence and projection. The treble strings are sparkling and full-bodied, while the wound strings are woody and punchy without sacrificing articulation or getting overly boomy. Weighing 5lbs 12oz, this D-55 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and comfortable action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany (two piece)
• Shape: Chunky C, measuring .875” 1st fret, 1.015” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Ebony, V-Block inlay (Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone), multi-ply binding
• Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
• Scale Length: 25 5/8”
• Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
• Tuners: Guild-branded (Schaller-made)
• Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to 1978

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka spruce, Indian rosewood
• Bracing: X
• Bridge: Ebony, compensated bone saddle (modern)
• Marquetry: Simple rosette, multi-ply purfling
• Label: Serialized, Westerly, RI

Crack-free and well-kept, cosmetic wear on the gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish is limited to a few faint scratches on the top and back. The smooth nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for a few small, shallow nicks behind fret 6 that are not distracting to the palm while fretting.

The original hardshell case is included and also near-mint, with clean black tolex, functional latches and the raised Guild badge on the exterior.