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[JohnPaulD]

Hi all, looking to buy an early 70’s D-55 (68 or 69 even better

Honest playwear is welcomed but no cracks, major repairs or modifications. Good neck angle and saddle. One more silly thing, no strap button in the heal. Strange I know, but it’s a pet peeve of mine. We all have one

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Brad Little]

First year of D55, IIRC,1974. It was available a few years earlier as a special order called TV Special. So, again IIRC, '71 or '72 was first year as SO.

 

[twocorgis]

First year of D55, IIRC,1974. It was available a few years earlier as a special order called TV Special. So, again IIRC, '71 or '72 was first year as SO.

Just verified that in Hans's book. I imagine that examples earlier than 1974 are going to be hard to come by.

 

[awagner]

It was a special order from ‘68-74, and it was always designated as a D55, if I recall correctly, so I believe ‘68 is the first year.

 

[Stuball48]

If sound is your top priority, I would give a New Hartford built D55 a serious look. And the Westerly 1999 and 2000 D55s can hold their own. Never played a bad one!

 

[Brad Little]

Does anyone have any experience with 70’s D-55’s? I was hoping to find a local guitar so I can try before I buy but no luck so far. Anything to look out for besides the usual things when buying vintage? What’s the general consensus on them tone wise?

I had a mid-'70s for a year or two, it was a good guitar, but I like my '94 better. Can't go wrong with either era. I second the New Hartford recommendation, my three NH guitars are superb, and I can't imaging a D55 would be any less.

 

[GGJaguar]

I have a '77 that a like a lot. It has slightly tapered X-bracing. The newer ones have scalloped X-bracing and the changes the voice a bit.

 

[GGJaguar]

The scalloped bracing probably adds a bit more bass I’m guessing

Yes, and that's one reason I wanted an older one. I have a couple of Martin dreadnaughts so I have all the bass I need.

 

[valleyguy]

I’m selling a 1976, in Los Angeles, here’s Craigslist/OfferUp post:


1976 Guild D 55
https://offerup.com/item/detail/ab6931b0-bbf5-3f26-85e6-42cd68ceeb95

If interested, PM me.

 

[JohnPaulD]

I’m selling a 1976, in Los Angeles, here’s Craigslist/OfferUp post:


1976 Guild D 55
https://offerup.com/item/detail/ab6931b0-bbf5-3f26-85e6-42cd68ceeb95

If interested, PM me.

Hi thanks for the message. Unfortunately I’m going to have to put my search for this one on hold for now. Thank you again for reaching out.