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Sweetwater
$3,199.99
Guitar Center
$3,199.99
Reverb
5.0 (5)
$2,175.00 New
$1,939.00 Used
zZounds
$3,199.99
Thomann
$3,299.00 $3,290.00 $9.00 · All time low

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Description

The Guild D-50E Standard Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern performance, making it an ideal choice for musicians seeking depth and clarity in their sound. Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar offers a rich tonal palette, from deep, resonant bass to sparkling highs. The forward-shifted scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing enhances its projection and dynamic range, allowing the guitar to sing with both power and precision.

The D-50E’s mahogany neck, shaped in a comfortable C profile, is paired with a smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard, ensuring effortless playability whether you're strumming or fingerpicking. The LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system provides pristine amplified sound, preserving the guitar's natural voice with discreet soundhole-mounted controls for easy volume and tone adjustments.

A vintage gloss nitrocellulose finish not only adds to the guitar’s timeless aesthetic but also allows the wood to breathe and age gracefully, enhancing its tonal character. Classic Guild appointments such as a tortoiseshell pickguard, white body binding, and deluxe vintage open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons further contribute to its traditional appeal.

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or simply playing at home, the Guild D-50E Standard delivers a performance-ready experience with its robust construction and versatile sonic capabilities.

Key Features:

  • Solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Forward-shifted scalloped Adirondack spruce X-bracing
  • Mahogany neck with C-shaped profile and Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system with soundhole-mounted controls
  • Vintage gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Tortoiseshell pickguard and white body binding
  • Deluxe vintage open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons
  • Includes a deluxe hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity
  • Made in USA
Alamo Music Center

Alamo Music Center

The Legend Returns | Guild Guitar's new D-50 Standard

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The Legend Returns | Guild Guitar's new D-50 Standard

Alamo Music Center

Alamo Music Center

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Guild D-50 with New Vintage Gloss Finish (Compared to HD-28)

Acoustic Letter

Acoustic Letter

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Guild's Best Dreadnought Is Back! The USA D-50 Standard Demo | First Look

Premier Guitar

Premier Guitar

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Guild D-50 Standard

Guild Guitars

Guild Guitars

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Guild D-50 Standard Natural

Guild Guitars

Guild Guitars

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Guild D-50 Standard Guitar Review

Terry Carter Music Store

Terry Carter Music Store

Reviews

PROS

  • Comfortable neck profile ideal for small hands

  • Loud, full, and orchestral tone with high-end sparkle

  • Smooth satin-like finish enhances playability

  • Balanced sound, less boomy compared to Martin D-28

  • Versatile for singer/songwriter style

  • Comparable or superior to high-end Martins

  • Consistent rich, bright, warm tone akin to vintage models

CONS

  • Binding may appear too white for some tastes

  • Stark natural spruce color lacks aging toner appeal

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