A True Work of Art
The Doves in Flight incorporates the features of the legendary Dove with some of the finest decorative work in the industry. The Doves in Flight displays 28 individually engraved dove inlays—seven on the headstock, 16 on the fingerboard, three on the pick guard, and two on the bridge—each with its own original design. Each tuner knob is hand engraved for full detail. Now hand built using premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top with abalone, multi-ply back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Flame maple
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Doves in Flight
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Three-piece maple
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 40.0mm / 1.57in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls None
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Dove
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Doves in Flight
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover with engraved Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SSDFACGEL
Case Hardshell Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Gibson Custom Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural
Gibson Custom Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural
The product images showcase a right-handed product
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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A True Work of Art
The Doves in Flight incorporates the features of the legendary Dove with some of the finest decorative work in the industry. The Doves in Flight displays 28 individually engraved dove inlays—seven on the headstock, 16 on the fingerboard, three on the pick guard, and two on the bridge—each with its own original design. Each tuner knob is hand engraved for full detail. Now hand built using premium ebony on the fingerboard and bridge.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top with abalone, multi-ply back
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Flame maple
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Doves in Flight
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Three-piece maple
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 40.0mm / 1.57in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls None
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Dove
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Doves in Flight
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover with engraved Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SSDFACGEL
Case Hardshell Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012



