Guild Review: D55

History:

Purchase: I recently purchased this guitar at Carpenter's House of Music in Hagerstown, MD. I've owned a Guild D40 for several years and wanted to move up to a rosewood dreadnaught. Paid $1400 w/ hardshell case.

What I Like About This Guild D55: This D55 was made in the Westerly, RI factory. It's extremely well balanced, with punchy bass, solid mids, and bell ringing highs. The ebony fretboard is smooth, and the tone is really outstanding. The bass response of the D55 just knocks me out. This guitar is one of the last ones built in Westerly.

What I Do NOT Like About The Guild D55: There isn't anything I don't like about this guitar.

Guild D55 Quality Rating: Guild has been making this model since 1968 and it remains their top of the line dreadnaught. AAA Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back and sides, ebony fretboard and bridge, grover tuners, three piece- mahogany/maple/mahogany neck. Beautiful abalone fret markers and rosette. Classic and elegant looking. Interior is scallop bracing and neatly put together.

Review Summary: I've owned Gibsons (used 1963 Hummingbird)played a Martin (D35)in the late 60's, but didn't purchase my first guild until 1989. For a hand made factory guitar, the D55 will hang with any of the custom mades. The Guild personality is characterized by a surprising tonal range, a gut busting bass response and its built like a Mac truck with singing gears.

Rating of this Guild product: 5

This Guild D55 Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Jay

Review Date: 2002-08-23