A Westerly-era Guild dreadnought with the volume, low-end weight, and midrange push that defines the breed — stage-ready with an under-saddle pickup already installed.

The D-50 is one of the flagship models in Guild's dreadnought lineup. This example was built in 1978 at Guild's Westerly, Rhode Island factory — widely regarded among players and collectors as the brand's golden era. Unlike Martin's more delicate, articulate voicing, Westerly-period Guilds are known for a bolder, more assertive sound: real volume the moment you strike a chord, thick low end, and a midrange that pushes forward in a mix. It's a dreadnought built for practical, real-world playing.

Sound
The solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides combine for exactly the kind of full, muscular voice Westerly Guilds are known for. This isn't a delicate fingerstyle box — it's a guitar that rewards strumming and flatpicking, with the low-end thump and midrange bark that made these instruments a favorite among working musicians.

Electronics & Use
An under-saddle pickup is already installed (no maker markings, so the brand is unidentified), meaning this guitar is ready to plug in for gigs or recording sessions with no extra setup needed. Between the acoustic power and the built-in amplification, it's a guitar you can take straight from the practice room to the stage.

Condition
There's general light wear throughout, along with soundhole wear and pick marks that tell the story of decades of real playing. Rather than detracting, this played-in history has helped the guitar develop a refined, well-balanced voice with rich overtones — the kind of tonal maturity you can't fake on a new instrument. The neck is nearly straight, with plenty of adjustment room left in the truss rod. Frets show roughly 70-80% life remaining (with light dishing on frets 4-6). Setup is dialed in at 2.2mm (1st string) / 2.4mm (6th string) at the 12th fret. A hard case is included for shipping.

Why this guitar
If you want the classic Westerly Guild experience — big, honest dreadnought tone with real playing history behind it, ready to plug in the moment it arrives — this is it. Guitars like this, with this kind of well-worn, well-loved character, don't come around often.

Terms: This guitar is sold as-is. All sales are final — no returns or refunds under any circumstances. A cancellation fee covering PayPal and Reverb transaction fees will apply to any cancelled order. The buyer is responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees in their country. By completing this purchase, you confirm agreement to these terms. Additional photos or details are always available before you buy — please reach out anytime.

Shipping to the US: This item ships via EMS. As of July 24, 2026, shipments valued between $800–$2,500 to the US require DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) via Zonos. This is already included in the shipping cost — all applicable US import duties and taxes are covered, so there will be no additional customs charges or fees for you to pay upon delivery.