Gibson - Gibson Dove Custom - - Acoustic guitar - United States - 1979

Brand: Gibson.
Model: Gibson Dove Custom.
Made in: Gibson Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan USA
Serial number: 71669042
Year: 1979
Body style: Square Shouldered Dreadnought
Color: a super vibrant cherry sunburst finish.
Category: Western - or steel-string guitar.
Private collection, valuable collectible.
Tested and working.
In good order.
The guitar is in flawless brand-new unused condition.
Preservation at the proper temperature.
Always kept in a case.
In sublime mint condition.

Sitka spruce top, fine grain spruce top.
Solid maple body wood.
Solid maple sides.
Solid maple back and sides.
Round sound hole.
Double antiqued multi-ply body binding.
Flame maple back/sides.
Three-piece maple neck.
Ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl parallelogram inlays.
Dove-style bridge with bone saddle.
Tusq bridge pins.
Moustache bridge.
Ornate Dove-style pickguard.
Three-per-side nickel Grover tuners.
Number of frets: 20
Blackface headstock with Gibson logo and crown inlays.

The Gibson Dove original cherry sunburst is a guitar you recognize immediately, even before you play a note.
The combination of the dreadnought design, the pronounced cherry burst, and the richly detailed pickguard with an inlaid dove gives this model its own character within the Gibson acoustic line.

Under the hood it’s all about definition and projection.
The solid Sitka spruce top provides a quick response and clear foundation, while the flame maple back and sides give a tight, focused tone with clear articulation.
In combination with the long scale length, that yields a powerful, open sound that stays articulate in a band setting.
The square-shouldered body adds just enough warmth and balance to round out the overall sound musically.
The traditional scalloped X-bracing contributes to a lively, dynamic character with plenty of headroom.

The build is classic Gibson, with a mahogany neck and a fretboard that feels smooth and familiar.
The rounded neck profile sits comfortably in the hand and supports both solid strumming and subtle fingerstyle playing.
Details like a bound nut and saddle, Grover tuners and the nitrocellulose lacquer finish complete it, in terms of look and resonance.

The Dove was Gibson’s second square-shouldered dreadnought after the introduction of the Hummingbird in 1960.
It was based on Martin D-style dreadnought.
Scale length: 648 mm - 25.5''
It’s a louder, brighter guitar than the Hummingbird.

An icon from the 60s returns with its angelic voice, stunning beauty and authentic details.
A superior sound quality designed with precision and character for timeless aesthetics and exceptional performance.

The guitar is stunningly beautiful in every way.
A dream for collectors and the ultimate tool for musicians.

This model, Gibson Dove Custom played by, among others, Elvis Presley, Duane Allman, Tom Petty.

Original Guild case.
Made in Canada.
Color: black.
Lining: velvet, color: wine red.
Case dimensions: Length: 115 cm, Width: 45 cm, Height: 16 cm.
Case weight: 4.6 kg.
Condition: mint.

Accessories: Gibson Dove Custom 1979
Guild guitar case.

Shipping method: UPS insured.
Will be packed very carefully.
Package dimensions: 120 x 50 x 25 cm.
Weight: 12 kg.