Description
Guild D-55 Natural Acoustic Guitar Mahogany "Tradewind Heart"
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.
SPECS:
- Body Shape: 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 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
- Color: Natural (NAT)
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8" (54mm)
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Hardware Finish / Plating: Nickel Plated
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold
- Endpin: Ivory Colored Plastic
- Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
- 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)
- TUNED: E-A-D-G-B-E (Guitar Tuning)
UKE LIKE THE PROS ADVANTAGE:
- Free Month Premium Membership at ukelikethepros.com - $29.95 Value
- Each Instrument Inspected and Played Before Shipping
- Fully Insured US & Worldwide Shipping
- Free Guild Factory Setup - Custom Setups Recommended (See Below)
- Free World Famous Candy Pack
- Free Uke Like The Pros Chord Chart
- Free Uke Like The Pros Microfiber Cloth
- Free Uke Like The Pros Sticker
- Usually Ships in 1-2 Days, Sometimes Same Day
- Will Ship Fully Insured Anywhere In The World.
- Guild Backed Warranty
* CUSTOM SETUP - Each Guild comes with a factory setup BUT if you are particular about your setups, have arthritis, or want the easiest playability with low action (how close the strings are to the fretboard) please click the "ADD Custom Setup" on this page.
* A humidifier is HIGHLY recommended with all orders. No matter where you live humidifiers not only protect your investment but also help the warranty process go smoother because you have taken the steps to ensure the safety and protection of your ukulele.
* Either the Oasis OH-18 (OH-32 for extra dry areas) or the Boveda Humidifier are recommended and available here at store.ukelikethepros.com. Click "ADD Humidifier"
*A PICKUP (several brands available) - click ADD Pickup . Normal install times are 2-3 weeks. If you want your instrument sooner please use the RUSH pickup options
* Note: - You will receive the Guild that is in the PHOTOS.