A new take on the classic Dove
The Gibson Dove™ was first introduced in 1962 and was the second square shoulder model to be introduced by Gibson, following the introduction of the Hummingbird™ in 1960. While it shares a similar square-shoulder body shape, the Hummingbird’s body is traditionally made of mahogany, whereas the Dove’s body is typically made of maple. The two guitars share similar yet differing bird-themed cosmetics that have become iconic. Still, the two models have other differences, including the scale length, with the Dove’s longer 25.5” scale length contributing to its brighter and punchier tone and tighter playing feel.
Now, Gibson is proud to introduce the Dove Mahogany, a new take on the classic Dove. It has all of the visual appeal that has made the model instantly recognizable to fans worldwide but uses mahogany for the back and sides instead of the usual maple, giving it a sound that combines elements of the tone of both the Dove and Hummingbird, with a more midrange-focused sound from the mahogany body paired with some of the Dove’s typical brilliance and snap from the longer scale length. The Dove Mahogany is finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer, which gives it the look and smooth playing feel of a long-cherished musical companion. The mahogany neck has a 25.5” (647.7 mm) scale length, a comfortable Round profile, and a bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12” fretboard radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. The neck’s compound dovetail neck-to-body joint is fitted using hot hide glue. The rosewood bridge has the traditional Dove shape and is adorned with two mother-of-pearl dove-shaped inlays. The bridge saddle and nut are bone, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. The tuning machines are Grover® Rotomatics® with Keystone buttons, and the headstock is also dressed up with a Gibson logo and Crown inlay, both in mother-of-pearl, and the truss rod cover is a two-ply bell with a wide white border and engraved with the word “DOVE.” The pickguard also features the classic Dove shape and graphics. The Dove Mahogany comes with L.R. Baggs™ VTC electronics pre-installed, featuring volume and tone controls mounted in the soundhole for easy access by the player while remaining all but invisible to the audience. The Dove Mahogany is here to take your music to new heights and is ready for the stage and studio from the moment you remove it from the included hardshell case.
Highlights
- Square shoulder mahogany body
- Sitka spruce top
- 25.5" scale mahogany neck with a round profile
- Bound rosewood fretboard with 20 standard frets and mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays
- Dove pickguard with dove graphics
- Nickel Grover tuners with keystone buttons
- L.R. Baggs VTC electronics
- Hardshell case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Round
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Pickguard Dove with Dove Graphics
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell with Wide White Border; Dove
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Nickel Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: SSDOMSPSL0981
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson Dove Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Dove Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst
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Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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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.
A new take on the classic Dove
The Gibson Dove™ was first introduced in 1962 and was the second square shoulder model to be introduced by Gibson, following the introduction of the Hummingbird™ in 1960. While it shares a similar square-shoulder body shape, the Hummingbird’s body is traditionally made of mahogany, whereas the Dove’s body is typically made of maple. The two guitars share similar yet differing bird-themed cosmetics that have become iconic. Still, the two models have other differences, including the scale length, with the Dove’s longer 25.5” scale length contributing to its brighter and punchier tone and tighter playing feel.
Now, Gibson is proud to introduce the Dove Mahogany, a new take on the classic Dove. It has all of the visual appeal that has made the model instantly recognizable to fans worldwide but uses mahogany for the back and sides instead of the usual maple, giving it a sound that combines elements of the tone of both the Dove and Hummingbird, with a more midrange-focused sound from the mahogany body paired with some of the Dove’s typical brilliance and snap from the longer scale length. The Dove Mahogany is finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer, which gives it the look and smooth playing feel of a long-cherished musical companion. The mahogany neck has a 25.5” (647.7 mm) scale length, a comfortable Round profile, and a bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12” fretboard radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. The neck’s compound dovetail neck-to-body joint is fitted using hot hide glue. The rosewood bridge has the traditional Dove shape and is adorned with two mother-of-pearl dove-shaped inlays. The bridge saddle and nut are bone, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. The tuning machines are Grover® Rotomatics® with Keystone buttons, and the headstock is also dressed up with a Gibson logo and Crown inlay, both in mother-of-pearl, and the truss rod cover is a two-ply bell with a wide white border and engraved with the word “DOVE.” The pickguard also features the classic Dove shape and graphics. The Dove Mahogany comes with L.R. Baggs™ VTC electronics pre-installed, featuring volume and tone controls mounted in the soundhole for easy access by the player while remaining all but invisible to the audience. The Dove Mahogany is here to take your music to new heights and is ready for the stage and studio from the moment you remove it from the included hardshell case.
Highlights
- Square shoulder mahogany body
- Sitka spruce top
- 25.5" scale mahogany neck with a round profile
- Bound rosewood fretboard with 20 standard frets and mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays
- Dove pickguard with dove graphics
- Nickel Grover tuners with keystone buttons
- L.R. Baggs VTC electronics
- Hardshell case
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Round
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Pickguard Dove with Dove Graphics
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell with Wide White Border; Dove
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Nickel Keystone Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: SSDOMSPSL0981
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
