Guild F-55E Maple, Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case, Natural

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The Guild F‐55E Maple stands as a testament to American craftsmanship, combining premium tonewoods with handcrafted construction to create an acoustic‐electric guitar that commands attention. This jumbo‐bodied instrument features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with an arched flame maple back and flame maple sides, supported by Guild's custom Scalloped X Adirondack spruce bracing. The mahogany neck with C profile and walnut centre strip provides comfortable playability, while the ebony fingerboard showcases elegant mother‐of‐pearl V‐Block inlays.

What sets the F‐55E apart is its remarkable volume and tonal clarity, even with moderate strumming. The jumbo body style and premium tonewood combination create a powerful, beautifully balanced sound that remains clear and focused across all playing styles. From delicate fingerpicking passages to aggressive flatpicked strumming, this guitar handles folk, country, rock and more with equal finesse. The maple's sonic transparency reflects your personal playing style, while the Sitka spruce top offers the strength and elasticity needed for a broad dynamic range.

The onboard LR Baggs Anthem Tru‐Mic Acoustic Pickup represents over 30 years of development, providing feedback‐resistant, natural amplification without modelling or artificial enhancement. This well‐designed microphone system captures your guitar's true voice with remarkable detail, warmth and personality. Additional premium appointments include gold Gotoh SE700 Open Gear tuners, rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle, and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The guitar comes complete with a Guild Deluxe Humidified Wood Case to protect your investment from humidity changes and physical damage.

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Body

  • Body Shape: F - Jumbo
  • Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X
  • Soundhole Diameter: 4" (102mm)
  • Rosette: Abalone and ABS Ring
  • Top Purfling Inlay: Black and White ABS
  • Body Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
  • Body Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
  • Body Binding: White ABS

Neck

  • Neck Material: Mahogany with Walnut Center Strip
  • Scale Length: 25 5/8" (651mm)
  • Neck Shape: C Shape
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
  • Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21mm
  • Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 22.5mm
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
  • Truss Rod Wrench: 8mm Socket Wrench
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
  • Fingerboard Inlays: V-Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl and Abalone
  • Frets Total: 20
  • Fret Type: Jescar 43080

Finish

  • Colour: Natural (NAT)
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8" (54mm)
  • Bridge Pins: Bone
  • Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
  • Hardware Finish / Plating: Gold
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh SE700 Open-Gear in Gold
  • Endpin: Ivory Coloured Plastic
  • Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Electronics

  • Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem VTC (F-55E)

Other

  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16 - Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
  • Included Case: Guild Premium Humidified Wood Case
  • Upper Bout Width: 12 1/2" (318mm)
  • Lower Bout Width: 17 1/4" (438mm)
  • Body Depth Upper Bout: 3 3/4" (95mm)
  • Body Depth Lower Bout: 4 3/4" (119mm)
  • Body Length: 20 5/8" (524mm)
  • Overall Length: 42.5" (1080mm)
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