First introduced in 1968, the Guild D-55 is an extremely sturdy vintage acoustic built in the USA at Guild’s Rhode Island facility. This D-55 dates to 1985 and comes from its original owner whose mostly kept it at home and in its original hardshell case.
For a nearly 40 year old instrument, the vintage sunburst finish features nearly no blemishes except for a handful of tiny dents scratches. At around five and a half pounds, the guitar has a sizeable weight to it and feels robust in your hands. The finish doesn’t have checking or major wear and aesthetically held up beautifully. Tonally, it’s articulate and warm and is setup comfortably with medium/low action.