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 an Antique Burst top.
specifications
body:
Body Top | Solid Sitka spruce |
Body Back | Solid rosewood |
Body Sides | Solid rosewood |
Body Shape | Dreadnought |
Bracing | Scalloped Red Spruce |
Rosette | Abalone |
Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Body Depth Upper Bout | |
Body Depth Lower Bout | |
Body Length | |
Body Width Lower Bout | |
Body Width Upper Bout | |
Guitar Weight | |
Body Binding | Black ABS |
Purfling | Cream/Black/Cream/Black |
neck:
Neck Material | 3-Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany |
Neck Shape | |
Neck Finish | Gloss Lacquer |
Scale Length | 25.625″ (650.8 mm) |
Nut Width | 1.69″ (42.9 mm) |
Nut Material | Nu-Bone™ |
Neck Binding | Yes |
Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
Fingerboard Radius | 12″ (305 mm) |
Fingerboard Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl/Abalone Block |
# of Frets | 20 |
Fret Size | |
Headstock Binding | |
Tuning Machines | Gotoh® 700 Series Open-Back |
Hardware Finish/Plating | Gold-plated |
Truss Rod | Yes, Dual Action |
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 | Deluxe Hardshell |
Electronics | |
Bridge Pickup | |
Neck Pickup | |
Pickup Configuration | |
Pickup Switches | |
Control Knobs | |
Controls | |
Included Accessories | |
Strap Buttons | |
Pickguard | 1-Ply Black |