GUILD D-50NT (1979)

Westerly Era | Rosewood Body | Ebony Fingerboard

🇺🇸 MADE IN USA (WESTERLY) 🔊 BLUEGRASS CANNON 🛠️ SHOP MAINTAINED

✨ Built Like a Tank: The Westerly D-50

For your consideration is a 1979 Guild D-50NT. For Guild aficionados, the "Westerly Era" (Rhode Island factory) represents the pinnacle of build quality. These guitars are famous for being slightly heavier than their Martin counterparts, built with robust bracing and thicker woods that result in incredible projection and sustain.

The Sound: The D-50 was Guild's answer to the Rosewood Dreadnought market. It features a Solid Sitka Spruce Top and Rosewood Back & Sides. Unlike the warmer Mahogany D-40, the D-50 delivers a powerful, piano-like clarity with a thumping low end. The Ebony Fingerboard adds a quick attack to the notes. After 45 years of aging, this wood has opened up to produce a massive, mature volume that modern guitars simply cannot replicate.

Technical Details:

Model: D-50NT (Natural Top)
Year: 1979 (Westerly Era)
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides: Rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Condition: B+ (Excellent Player's Grade)
Included: Hard Case

🔍 TECHNICAL VETTING BY YUKI

⚙️ Structural Integrity

Shop Vetted: This guitar comes from a prestigious shop in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. It has been inspected and rated "B+", meaning it is structurally sound with no major issues.
The "Guild Hump": Westerly Guilds are known for their arched backs (on some models) and heavy build. The D-50 feels solid in the hand, with no loose braces.

📦 Cosmetic Notes

Vintage Wear: As a 1979 model, expect minor scratches, dings, and weather checking. This is honest play wear that adds to the vintage vibe. The "Natural" finish has aged to a beautiful golden amber hue.

💡 YUKI'S TIP: If you love the D-28 sound but want more "muscle" and projection, the Westerly D-50 is the answer. It's often called the "Bluegrass Cannon" for a reason. The Ebony fretboard is a key feature here—it gives the notes a faster attack than Rosewood boards.

⚡ PRO-VERIFIED BY YUKI

I’m YUKI, a gear specialist and Certified Electrician based in Japan. I approach vintage instruments with technical rigor. I have personally vetted the condition of this Westerly Guild.