Introduced in 1968, the flagship model D-55 is one of the most musically versatile dreadnought guitars available. The D-55 is prized by players worldwide for its rich, balanced sound, outstanding playability, and elegant cosmetic appointments. The distinctive nitrocellulose lacquer finish is a hallmark of this instrument and its tone can be heard on countless hit recordings of our time. Available with a Naturalural or Antique Burst top.
specifications
body:
Body Top |
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce |
Body Back |
Solid Indian Rosewood |
Body Sides |
Solid Indian Rosewood |
Body Shape |
Dreadnought |
Bracing |
Guild® Scalloped Red Spruce |
Rosette |
Black/White Striped with Abalone Center Ring |
Finish |
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Body Depth Upper Bout |
4″ (101 mm) |
Body Depth Lower Bout |
4.75″ (120mm) |
Body Length |
20″ (508 mm) |
Body Width Lower Bout |
16″ (406 mm) |
Body Width Upper Bout |
11.75″ (298 mm) |
Overall Guitar Length |
42″ (1067 mm) |
Guitar Weight |
5 lbs |
Body Binding |
White with B/W/B/W TrimBlack ABS |
Purfling |
B/W/B/W |
neck:
Neck Material |
3-Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
“C” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Scale Length |
25.625″ (650.8 mm) |
Nut Width |
1.7″ (42.8 mm) |
Nut Material |
Bone |
Neck Binding |
White with B/W/B/W Trim with W/B/W Fingerboard Purfling |
Fingerboard Material |
Ebony |
Fingerboard Radius |
12″ (305 mm) |
Fingerboard Inlays |
Mother-of-Pearl/Abalone Block |
# of Frets |
20 |
Headstock Binding |
White with B/W Trim |
Tuning Machines |
Gotoh® 700 Series Open-Back |
Hardware Finish/Plating |
Gold-plated |
Truss Rod |
Dual Action |
Truss Rod Wrench |
4mm Hex Truss Rod Wrench |
features:
Bridge |
Ebony |
Saddle |
Bone |
Bridge Pins |
Bone |
Strings |
Guild® M-450C Standard Tension Coated Phosphor Bronze, (.013-.056 Gauges) |
Case or Gig Bag |
TKL Premium Hardshell |
Electronics |
D-TAR Multi-Source |
Controls |
Volume and Tone Controls Surface Mounted Inside the Soundhole, Two Adjustable Trim Pots in the Preamp, One Low Frequency Shelving and One High Frequency Shelving |
Strap Buttons |
End-Pin |
Pickguard |
Black |
more dreadnought-style guitars