1977 Guild D-55 NT – Westerly, RI – Rosewood Dreadnought w/ OHSC & Fishman Sonitone

Up for sale is a beautiful 1977 Guild D-55 NT, built in the legendary Westerly, Rhode Island factory—Guild’s flagship dreadnought and one of the most respected vintage acoustics from the era.

This guitar has been well cared for over many years and is in very good to excellent condition, especially for its age. It is a true player’s instrument that delivers the powerful, piano-like tone these are known for.

🎸 Tone & Playability

If you know these guitars, you know:

• Big, booming low end
• Rich rosewood overtones
• Strong projection and headroom
• Clear, articulate highs

This one absolutely delivers the classic “D-55 sound”—full, loud, and inspiring. It’s been played regularly and plays great up and down the neck.

🛠 Condition

• No neck reset – and it plays great as-is
• Structurally solid
• Finish shows only very minimal signs of age, with possibly a few light finish checks typical of vintage guitars, but nothing noticeable or distracting
• Overall, a fantastic, clean example for a 1977

This is not a closet queen—it’s a well-maintained, great-sounding vintage guitar that’s ready to be played.

🔌 Electronics

Equipped with a Fishman Sonitone pickup system:

• Discreet soundhole-mounted controls (volume & tone)
• No large side cuts
• Perfect for live performance or recording

A tasteful, player-friendly upgrade that keeps the guitar’s vintage character intact.

📦 Includes

• Original Hardshell Case (OHSC)
• Original Guild brochure

📈 Investment & Collectibility

Westerly-era Guilds—especially 1970s D-55s—continue to rise in value. This is a flagship model from Guild’s golden era, and examples in this kind of condition are getting harder to find.

This is a guitar you can enjoy every day that will likely continue to appreciate over time.

✅ Summary

• 1977 Guild D-55 NT (Natural finish)
• Westerly, Rhode Island build
• Solid spruce top / Indian rosewood back & sides
• Original case + paperwork
• Fishman Sonitone pickup installed
• Excellent player with classic Guild tone

Feel free to reach out with any questions. This is a beautiful vintage Guild that truly delivers—both as a player and as a piece of history.