Guild F-55E ATB USA

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Guild F-55E ATB USA

Guild

F-55E ATB USA

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 594813
Brand: Guild
Model: F-55E ATB USA
Price: $4,838.90

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This F-55E ATB is a serious instrument—a jumbo that delivers that classic Guild tone with modern refinements. The solid rosewood and Sitka spruce combo gives you a powerful, articulate voice that cuts through a mix, and the LR Baggs Anthem system is a significant upgrade for stage performance. It's ideal for players seeking a high-end acoustic with vintage vibe and excellent amplified capabilities.

Product Description

  • Guild F-55E ATB USA
  • Steel-String Guitar with Ickup
  • Type: Jumbo
  • Top: Solid AAA Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid rosewood
  • 3-Piece neck: Mahogany/walnut/mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup system: LR Baggs Anthem
  • Open Gotoh SE700 machine heads
  • Gold hardware
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Colour: Blonde Antique Burst high-gloss
  • Includes C5217 Deluxe hardshell case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • AAA Sitka top delivers exceptional projection and clarity.
  • • Solid rosewood back/sides provide rich, warm overtones and sustain.
  • • LR Baggs Anthem system offers natural amplified tone with excellent feedback rejection.
  • • Mahogany/walnut neck construction enhances stability and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
  • • The jumbo body size can be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring smaller guitars.
  • • Nitrocellulose finish, while beautiful, requires careful handling to avoid scratches and blemishes.
  • • The scale length might feel slightly long for players accustomed to shorter scale acoustic guitars.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 25.5 inches
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs Anthem
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Anthem system's dual-element design captures more of the guitar's natural resonance, providing a more accurate and full amplified sound than many single-source systems, with improved feedback rejection.
Nitro finishes are thinner and can be prone to checking with significant temperature or humidity fluctuations, but Guild’s application is generally robust; proper care and humidity control are always recommended.
The neck profile is a medium 'C' shape, generally comfortable, but some players with very small hands might find it slightly thicker than their preference – best to try before buying if possible.

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