Introduced in 1968, the flagship model D-55 is one of the most musically versatile dreadnought guitars available. The D-55 is prized by players worldwide for its rich, balanced sound, outstanding playability, and elegant cosmetic appointments. The distinctive nitrocellulose lacquer finish is a hallmark of this instrument and its tone can be heard on countless hit recordings of our time.
Features
- AAA grade Sitka spruce top with scalloped red spruce bracing
- Inidan Rosewood back and sides
- Mother of pearl and abalone inlay
- Bone nut and saddle
- Pure nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Deluxe hardshell case included
| CATEGORY |
Traditional Series |
| BODY STYLE |
Dreadnought |
| TOP |
Solid AAA Spruce |
| BRACING |
Scalloped Red Spruce |
| BACK |
Solid Rosewood Back |
| SIDES |
Solid Rosewood Sides |
| SCALE LENGTH |
25.625" (65.09 cm) |
| NECK |
3-Piece Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany |
| FRETBOARD |
Ebony |
| FINGERBOARD RADIUS |
12" Radius (305 mm) |
| NO. OF FRETS |
20 |
| POSITION INLAYS |
Natural Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Position Inlays |
| NUT |
Bone |
| NUT WIDTH |
1.69” (43 mm) |
| BRIDGE |
Ebony |
| SADDLE |
Bone Saddle |
| BRIDGE PINS |
Bone Bridge Pins |
| BODY FINISH |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish |
| NECK FINISH |
Gloss Lacquer |
| HARDWARE |
Gold |
| MACHINE HEADS |
Gotoh® 700 Series Gold-Plated Open-Back Tuners |
| STRINGS |
D'Addario® EXP 17 Coated Phosphor Bronze, (.013-.056 Gauges) |
| CASE |
Deluxe Hardshell Case |
| UNIQUE FEATURES |
Ebony Headcap, Dovetail Neck Joint with Slim Heel, Lightweight Laminated Birch Tail-Block, 30' Radius Top, Natural Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Position Inlays, Bound Ebony Fingerboard, Abalone Rosette, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Dual Action Truss Rod |
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