70th Anv D-55

[fronobulax]

That seems high. If MSRP is $7k it seems street should be $4500-5k

When the 60th was new most dealers were targeting about 15% off of MSRP.

 

[davismanLV]

And I'm sure they don't have all 70 built yet, so for now, they're scarce. It's a nice guitar, well worth the money.

 

[fronobulax]

Guilds web description

GSR D-55 70th Anniversary Limited | Guild Guitars

The Guild Special Run D-55 70th Anniversary Limited features a solid Adirondack Spruce top and bracing with exotic solid Madagascar Rosewood back and sides.

guildguitars.com

For sale in Europe

https://www.euro-unit.com/en/eu-blog/777-guild-gsr-d-55-70th-anniversary-limited-5

I can't find a MSRP on Guild's site. If I am doing Euros to USD correctly the price is about $5400. European number formats that use a dot where I am used to seeing a comma and a comma where I am used to seeing a dot are confusing.

 

[twocorgis]

Guilds web description

GSR D-55 70th Anniversary Limited | Guild Guitars

The Guild Special Run D-55 70th Anniversary Limited features a solid Adirondack Spruce top and bracing with exotic solid Madagascar Rosewood back and sides.

guildguitars.com

For sale in Europe

https://www.euro-unit.com/en/eu-blog/777-guild-gsr-d-55-70th-anniversary-limited-5

I can't find a MSRP on Guild's site. If I am doing Euros to USD correctly the price is about $5400. European number formats that use a dot where I am used to seeing a comma and a comma where I am used to seeing a dot are confusing.

Listed at $5699 on Thomann's US site.

Guild D-55 GSR 70th Ann Madagascar

Guild D-55 GSR 70th Ann Madagascar; Dreadnought Western Guitar; Special model for the 70th anniversary; Limited to 70 pieces worldwide; Back & sides: solid Madagascar rosewood; Top: solid Adirondack spruce; Neck: mahogany with walnut centre stripe;...

www.thomannmusic.com

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Since Guild and I were born at the same time (1953)

That's still a matter of debate to some curmudgeons!

 

[Westerly Wood]

That's still a matter of debate to some curmudgeons!

wait, what? Guild did not begin in 1953?

 

[davismanLV]

wait, what? Guild did not begin in 1953?

I believe the company was formed in '53 but no guitars were completed until '54. I think I've got that right....

 

[twocorgis]

I believe the company was formed in '53 but no guitars were completed until '54. I think I've got that right....

IIRC, it was '52, and '53.

 

[Bill Ashton]

Oh, OH, I so want to be in! But alas, probably not

I will be 70 in a few weeks, think I can convince Sirkku, probably not

Finally a modern Guild that could be a bluegrass guitar (present and past D55 is not). The past D50's certainly were, even the GAD-50, as well as the NH F47R...

However, I note that Sweetwater shows .012-.053 strings...lights?...hmmm

 

[twocorgis]

Oh, OH, I so want to be in! But alas, probably not

I will be 70 in a few weeks, think I can convince Sirkku, probably not

Finally a modern Guild that could be a bluegrass guitar (present and past D55 is not). The past D50's certainly were, even the GAD-50, as well as the NH F47R...

However, I note that Sweetwater shows .012-.053 strings...lights?...hmmm

When I think "bluegrass guitar" I never think D55 for sure. I think D18/28, or even that nice Pilgrim you have.

 

[West R Lee]

I love it. Just the right bling, and construction to bring out the finest tone. That one should be a lifetime guitar for sure. At $6000, to be honest, I think it's reasonable. That's a lot of guitar. I've got two built the same way with scalloped Adi bracing and Adi tops and it's about the finest tone enhancement and projection additions I can imagine. If I had a spare $6000, I'd be on the list. I'd imagine it'll have tons of depth and a bunch of projection.

West

 

[HeyMikey]

The Sweetwater description says EIR in multiple places though the rear picture looks correct. Omits b/s wood in the specs. I’m guessing a rushed cut and paste to list it quickly. They have 3 of the 70.

 

[Uke]

Since Guild and I were born at the same time (1953) I wondered if they were gonna do something for the 70th!! I'm glad they did. That's just beautiful. Nice bling and tastefully done. I love the Adi top!!

I was born in '54 and in 2004 I bought one of the 50th Anniversary Strats that year (not one of the chintzy ones). It was solid Ash with that old two tone sunburst finish. Beautiful guitar -- but I never liked the way it played, though I really tried to like it. It finally found it's way to a first cousin who loves it. My point (as everyone here knows) what looks pretty may not turn out to be a very good player. Ever since then I've shied away from "anniversary" guitars, no matter how fetching they look.

 

[Bill Ashton]

@twocorgis , Sandy you are absolutely right...my late NH D55 is so not a bluegrass guitar, but a beautiful sounding "singer/songwriter" ax. The F47R barks though, I'll bet even with both H & D's, has to be the red spruce top

 

[FNG]

Little skimpy on the bling! When I win the Mega Millions tonight, I'm in!

 

[GGJaguar]

Nice looking Madi rosewood.

 

[GAD]

What am I missing? Other than it being called a 70th anniversary and having a 70th inlay and what seems like minor changes, this does not scream "gotta have one!" to me.

 

[twocorgis]

What am I missing? Other than it being called a 70th anniversary and having a 70th inlay and what seems like minor changes, this does not scream "gotta have one!" to me.

Well, Madagascar rosewood has gotten to be pretty scarce lately, and has become a rather large upcharge on boutique builds. And there is also more abalone, so there's that I guess. I prefer my Guilds relatively blingless, so it's not for me.

 

[West R Lee]

What am I missing? Other than it being called a 70th anniversary and having a 70th inlay and what seems like minor changes, this does not scream "gotta have one!" to me.

Gosh GAD, inlay, the bracing, the top wood, the B/S wood........should be a pretty incredible guitar I'd think. I actually mentioned it to Mrs. West earlier, just to see what kind of reaction I might get. Once upon a time, she'd have said, "Well if you want it, buy it". But zero reaction today. Not a good sign.

West

 

[dpc915]

Anybody else see the release for this new anniversary model. Looks amazing !