First introduced in 1968 as a special-order top-of-the-line model, the D-55 was so well-received that Guild added it into the regular production line by 1974. Famously played by Tommy Smothers on the Smothers Brothers Show in the late 1960s, the D-55 grew in both popularity and longevity over the decades. The most anticipated return of a Guild acoustic to date, the 2017 Guild D-55 is back and better than ever. The D-55 remains true to all the premium appointments of its 1968 predecessor, including a AAA Sitka spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and nitrocellulose finish. Internal refinements include scalloped Adirondack bracing as well as an improved dovetail neck-joint, hand fit to make this generation of D-55 the lightest, loudest, and best-sounding yet. The D-55 showcases Guild’s most recognizable headstock which is fully bound and features the Guild “Peak and Shield” inlay combination over a figured ebony overlay. The matching ebony fingerboard is also fully bound and inlayed with Guild’s iconic abalone/pearl “V-Blocks” and multi-line “railroad track” purfling on the bass and treble sides. The D-55’s fingerboard is set on an all-mahogany neck with beautiful walnut center seam running the length of the heel to headstock. The D-55’s nitro finish is available in natural or Antique Burst and is hand sprayed for minimum thickness and maximum resonance that will only get better with age. Each guitar includes a hand-signed certificate of authenticity and ships with Guild’s Premium humidified hardshell case. Specifications : String Type: Steel Number of Strings: 6 Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed Body Shape: Dreadnought Body Style: No Cutaway Back & Sides Wood: Rosewood Top Wood: AAA Spruce Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Color: Natural Body Bracing: Scalloped Red Spruce Binding: Binding on body, neck, and headstock Neck Wood: 3-piece mahogany/walnut/mahogany, set Radius: 12" Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-pearl and Abalone inlays Number of Frets: 20 Scale Length: 25.625" Nut Width: 1.69" Nut/Saddle Material: Bone Bridge Material: Ebony Tuning Machines: Gotoh 700-series open-back tuners Strings: D'Addario EXP16 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Serial : US250780 Weight : 4lbs 11oz