Guild D-55 ATB USA

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Guild D-55 ATB USA

Guild

D-55 ATB USA

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Product Info

Article Number: 594828
Brand: Guild
Model: D-55 ATB USA
Price: $4,233.90

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This D-55 is a serious instrument – a beautifully crafted dreadnought with a powerful, vintage-inspired voice. The solid woods and refined appointments make it ideal for experienced players seeking a premium acoustic experience, particularly those who favor a full, balanced tone for fingerstyle or strumming.

Product Description

  • Guild D-55 ATB USA
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Type: Dreadnought
  • Top: solid AAA spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid rosewood
  • 3-Piece neck: Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Mother of Pearl fingerboard inlays
  • Abalone side dot inlays
  • Scale: 651 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 12"
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Dovetail neck joint
  • Ebony bridge
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Bridge pins: Bone
  • Abalone rosette
  • Tortoise shell pickguard
  • Open gold-plated Gotoh 700 Series machine heads
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Colour: Antique Burst
  • Includes Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver a rich, complex, and resonant tone.
  • • AAA spruce top provides exceptional projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut enhance playability and contribute to a clear, articulate sound.
  • • Gotoh 700 series tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
  • • The D-55's larger body size might be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
  • • Its premium-priced position places it outside reach of many aspiring guitarists.
  • • The tortoise shell pickguard, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to cracking over time.

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Key Features

Top Wood AAA Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 651 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight 6.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D-55 offers a slightly warmer, more focused tone compared to the D-28, with a bit less of the D-28’s characteristic bite and headroom.
The 12” radius and 43mm nut width offer a comfortable, traditional feel, accommodating a range of hand sizes, though those preferring a thinner profile may find it slightly more substantial.
Yes, bone provides superior vibration transfer and tonal clarity compared to plastic, contributing to a more resonant and articulate sound across the guitar’s range.

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