We’ve been building Dreadnought acoustic guitars since 1963, and our instruments are revered for their value, reliability, tone, responsiveness, outstanding projection and sustain. This full-bodied, high-volume body style was developed with an emphasis on string-to-string balance, so that treble, mid and bass registers project evenly. The result is one of the most musically versatile Dreadnoughts anywhere.
Our flagship model, the D-55, was introduced in 1968 as a special order-only item, but the response was so strong that within a few years it became a regular production model. The D-55 is prized by players worldwide, from George Strait to Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls). This model features a Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, a three-piece Mahogany Neck, Ebony Bridge and Fingerboard with mother of pearl and Abalone block position inlays, and a “G”-shield logo. Available in Natural (821) and Antique Burst (837).
Model Name D55
Model Number 380-0500-(Color #)
Category Traditional Dreadnought Guitars
Body Style Dreadnought
Top Solid AAA Spruce
Bracing Scalloped
Back Solid Bookmatched Rosewood
Sides Solid Rosewood Sides
Bridge Ebony
Neck 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony (12" Radius)
Width at Nut 1-11/16"
No. of Frets 20
Scale Length 25 5/8"
Hardware Gold
Machine Heads Grover® Gold Plated Die-cast Tuners
Pickups Optional
Controls N/A
Pickup Switching N/A
Finish High Gloss (Nitro-cellulose Lacquer)
Colors (821) Natural,
(837) Antique Burst
Unique Features Natural Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Position Inlays,
Bound Ebony Fingerboard,
Abalone Rosette,
Tortoise Shell Pickguard
Case Includes C4520 Deluxe Hardshell Case, p/n 3501075207
Strings Replace with Guild L350 Phosphor Bronze,
p/n 3500350000,
Gauges .012, .016, .025, .032, .042, .053
Introduced 1/2002
