{"product_id":"1978-guild-d-55-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-case-westerly-ri","title":"1978 Guild D-55 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w\/ Case, Westerly RI","description":"Up for sale, a 1978 Guild D-55 NT in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Crafted at the Westerly, RI factory, this iteration of Guild’s flagship acoustic boasts all the classic features of this premiere dreadnought. This D-55 benefits from the work due an instrument of its vintage including a professional neck reset complete with compensated bone saddle.\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\nTonewoods include an X-braced Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back\/sides, two-piece mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard. Crisp, lively, and immediate, this D-55 is an exceptionally rewarding strummer, with terrific presence and projection. The treble strings are sparkling and full-bodied, while the wound strings are woody and punchy without sacrificing articulation or getting overly boomy. Weighing 5lbs 12oz, this D-55 has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and comfortable action.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Mahogany (two piece)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .875” 1st fret, 1.015” 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Ebony, V-Block inlay (Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone), multi-ply binding\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled\/crowned, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 5\/8”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Guild-branded (Schaller-made)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to 1978\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Sitka spruce, Indian rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bracing: X\u003cbr\u003e\n-Bridge: Ebony, compensated bone saddle (modern)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Marquetry: Simple rosette, multi-ply purfling\u003cbr\u003e\n-Label: Serialized, Westerly, RI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrack-free and well-kept, cosmetic wear on the gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish is limited to a few faint scratches on the top and back. The smooth nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for a few small, shallow nicks behind fret 6 that are not distracting to the palm while fretting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original hardshell case is included and also near-mint, with clean black tolex, functional latches and the raised Guild badge on the exterior.","brand":"Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623606960384,"sku":"172815","price":4499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_a20a05f1-ae01-4915-b56f-def455fa3a54.jpg?v=1769195755","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1978-guild-d-55-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-near-mint-w-case-westerly-ri","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}