Guild F-55E Maple ATB USA
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Guild
F-55E Maple ATB USA
Product Info
Article Number:
483691
Brand:
Guild
Model:
F-55E Maple ATB USA
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,618.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This F-55E is a serious instrument—the maple provides a really punchy and focused sound, perfect for players who want a jumbo with vintage character. The Anthem pickup system means you'll sound great plugged in, too. It’s ideal for experienced players who appreciate a refined build and a powerful voice.
Product Description
- Guild F-55E Maple ATB USA
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Body shape: Jumbo
- Top: Solid AAA sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid flamed maple
- 3-Piece neck: Mahogany / walnut / mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickup system: LR.Baggs Anthem
- Gotoh SE700 open-back machine heads
- Gold hardware fnishi
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Blonde Antique Burst high gloss
- Includes C5217 deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid maple back & sides deliver a focused, articulate, and powerful tone.
- • LR Baggs Anthem pickup system provides exceptional amplified clarity and naturalness.
- • The mahogany/walnut/mahogany neck profile offers comfortable playability and sustain.
- • AAA spruce top ensures responsiveness, projection, and a refined vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • Maple construction can be less forgiving of sloppy playing, highlighting imperfections.
- • The jumbo body size may be unwieldy for players with smaller frames or a preference for smaller guitars.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many aspiring musicians.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
20
Electronics
LR.Baggs Anthem
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The F-55E’s maple back and sides offer a more focused and articulate tone than the D-55’s rosewood, with less low-end warmth.
The neck has a standard profile that most players will find comfortable, but it's slightly narrower than some modern necks, which some with very large hands might find a bit snug.
The thinner nitro finish allows the wood to vibrate more freely, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant and responsive tone compared to thicker polyester finishes.
