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D-55 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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Overview

Rich, balanced sound, outstanding playability, and elegant cosmetic appointments.

Introduced in 1968, the flagship model D-55 is one of the most musically versatile dreadnought guitars available. The Guild 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.

Features

  • AAA grade Sitka spruce top with scalloped red spruce bracing
  • Inidan Rosewood back and sides
  • Mother of pearl and abalone inlay
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Pure nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Unique Features:
    • Ebony Headcap, Dovetail Neck Joint With Slim Heel, Lightweight Laminated Birch Tail-Block, 30' Radius Top, Natural Mother-of-Pearl And Abalone Position Inlays, Bound Ebony Fingerboard, Abalone Rosette, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Dual Action Truss Rod
    Specs

    D-55 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Specifications:

    • Category: Traditional Series
    • Body Style: Dreadnought
    • Top: Solid Aaa Spruce
    • Bracing: Scalloped Red Spruce
    • Back: Solid Rosewood Back
    • Sides: Solid Rosewood Sides
    • Scale Length: 25.625" (65.09 Cm)
    • Neck: 3-Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany
    • Fretboard: Ebony
    • Fingerboard Radius: 12" Radius (305 Mm)
    • No. of Frets: 20
    • Position Inlays: Natural Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Position Inlays
    • Nut: Bone
    • Nut Width: 1.69" (43 Mm)
    • Bridge: Ebony
    • Saddle: Bone Saddle
    • Bridge Pins: Bone Bridge Pins
    • Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
    • Neck Finish: Gloss Lacquer
    • Hardware: Gold
    • Machine Heads: Gotoh 700 Series Gold-Plated Open-Back Tuners
    • Strings: D'addario Exp 17 Coated Phosphor Bronze, (.013-.056 Gauges)
    • Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
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