Gibson Dove Original Antique Acoustic Guitar - Natural, Sitka Spruce Top, Maple Back, Hand-Inlaid Dove Bridge

The Gibson Dove Original in Antique Natural is a timeless square-shoulder acoustic steeped in history and elevated by modern craftsmanship. Originally released in 1962 as Gibson’s second square-shouldered dreadnought after the Hummingbird, the Dove quickly became a go-to instrument for countless legendary musicians. This updated reissue honors the original’s legacy while integrating subtle enhancements, including Gibson’s hand-rubbed VOS finish and thin nitrocellulose lacquer, allowing the tonewoods to breathe and age gracefully.

Constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, the Dove delivers shimmering highs, articulate mids, and tight low-end response. The traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing ensures exceptional projection and tonal balance. Equipped with an LR Baggs VTC pickup system, the Dove is ready for both the studio and the stage.

Tonewoods & Construction

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce - responsive, bright, and dynamic
  
  
• Back & Sides: Flamed Maple - tight low end with clear articulation
  
  
• Body Shape: Dove (Square Shoulder Dreadnought)
  
  
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
  
  
• Finish: Nitrocellulose with VOS (Vintage Original Spec) treatment
  
  
• Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
  
  
• Neck Profile: Rounded - vintage feel, excellent comfort
  
  
• Scale Length: 25.5"
  
  
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
  
  
• Radius: 12"
  
  
• Frets: 20 Standard
  
  
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
  
  
• Nut Material: Bone | Nut Width: 1.725"
  
  
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail (Hand-Fitted)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Dove Style with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
  
  
• Saddle: Bone
  
  
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
  
  
• Tuners: Grover Keystone (Nickel-Plated)
  
  
• Pickguard: Custom Dove Design
  
  
• Pickup System: LR Baggs VTC (Under Saddle Piezo)
  
  
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume & Tone

Included Accessories

• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case
  
  
• Extras: Gibson Accessory Kit
  
  
• Factory Strings: .012-.053 (Gibson Phosphor Bronze)

Ideal For:

• Players seeking classic Gibson tone with modern stage readiness
  
  
• Collectors looking for an authentic Dove reissue with VOS aesthetics
  
  
• Songwriters and performers who appreciate bright, articulate maple tonewood response

With premium tonewoods, iconic design, and built-in electronics, the Gibson Dove Original Antique Natural is more than a guitar it's a legacy in your hands. Every chord of this acoustic guitar opens up more, as the Dove’s tonewood matures and adds depth and character to your playing style.