Description
Introduced in 1962, the Gibson Dove arrived at a cultural turning point and quickly became an icon in its own right. As only the second square-shouldered dreadnought Gibson ever produced-following the Hummingbird-it offered a bold, articulate voice and a striking aesthetic that made it a favorite for stage and studio use alike. Now, the Gibson Custom Murphy Lab brings that heritage roaring back with the 1963 Dove Light Aged, a beautifully executed reissue with all the nuance, charm, and sonic character of an original vintage Dove.
Crafted with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and stunning flame maple back and sides, this Dove delivers the bright, clear tone that made it so distinct from its mahogany-bodied sibling. Traditional scalloped X-bracing is installed using hide glue, giving the top an open, seasoned response that's punchy and expressive right out of the case. Whether you're strumming, picking, or laying down tracks in the studio, the Dove has the kind of presence that cuts through a mix without losing warmth or depth.
The mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable round profile and capped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard adorned with classic mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. A longer 25.5" scale length gives the guitar added projection and string tension, lending it a crisp, defined feel that complements the maple body beautifully. Bone is used for the nut, saddle, and bridge pins for added tonal purity and rock-solid tuning stability.
Visually, the 1963 Dove Light Aged is unmistakable. The rosewood Dove bridge is inlaid with twin mother-of-pearl dove motifs, and the iconic Dove pickguard features stamped vine and flower detailing along with a pearl dove centerpiece. Multi-ply binding along the top and back adds elegance, while Kluson Waffleback tuners in aged nickel offer smooth functionality and a proper vintage look. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment ties it all together with subtle checking and gentle wear patterns that simulate decades of love and use.
Housed in a period-correct black hardshell case with gold interior, the 1963 Dove Light Aged is not just a reissue-it's a tribute. Built for players, collectors, and anyone who believes a great acoustic should sound as timeless as it looks. At Cream City Music, we're honored to offer a piece of Gibson's acoustic legacy, brought back to life with extraordinary craftsmanship and care.
Specifications:
- Shape: Dove
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Back: Flamed Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing; Hide Glue Fit
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: Round
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram
- Bridge: Dove; Rosewood with Two Mother-of-Pearl Dove Inlays
- Pickguard: Dove with Stamped Vines and Flowers and Mother-of-Pearl Dove
- Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
- Plating: Nickel
- Case: Period Correct Hardshell with Black Exterior and Gold Interior
Sku: CSSSDV63DNLA
Crafted with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and stunning flame maple back and sides, this Dove delivers the bright, clear tone that made it so distinct from its mahogany-bodied sibling. Traditional scalloped X-bracing is installed using hide glue, giving the top an open, seasoned response that's punchy and expressive right out of the case. Whether you're strumming, picking, or laying down tracks in the studio, the Dove has the kind of presence that cuts through a mix without losing warmth or depth.
The mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable round profile and capped with an Indian rosewood fingerboard adorned with classic mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. A longer 25.5" scale length gives the guitar added projection and string tension, lending it a crisp, defined feel that complements the maple body beautifully. Bone is used for the nut, saddle, and bridge pins for added tonal purity and rock-solid tuning stability.
Visually, the 1963 Dove Light Aged is unmistakable. The rosewood Dove bridge is inlaid with twin mother-of-pearl dove motifs, and the iconic Dove pickguard features stamped vine and flower detailing along with a pearl dove centerpiece. Multi-ply binding along the top and back adds elegance, while Kluson Waffleback tuners in aged nickel offer smooth functionality and a proper vintage look. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment ties it all together with subtle checking and gentle wear patterns that simulate decades of love and use.
Housed in a period-correct black hardshell case with gold interior, the 1963 Dove Light Aged is not just a reissue-it's a tribute. Built for players, collectors, and anyone who believes a great acoustic should sound as timeless as it looks. At Cream City Music, we're honored to offer a piece of Gibson's acoustic legacy, brought back to life with extraordinary craftsmanship and care.
Specifications:
- Shape: Dove
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Back: Flamed Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing; Hide Glue Fit
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: Round
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram
- Bridge: Dove; Rosewood with Two Mother-of-Pearl Dove Inlays
- Pickguard: Dove with Stamped Vines and Flowers and Mother-of-Pearl Dove
- Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
- Plating: Nickel
- Case: Period Correct Hardshell with Black Exterior and Gold Interior
Sku: CSSSDV63DNLA
