Description
The Gibson Dove Original Acoustic-Electric in Vintage Cherry Sunburst is a beautiful celebration of one of Gibson's most recognizable acoustic guitars. First introduced in the early 1960s, the Dove arrived during a transformative period in popular music, bringing together the bold appearance of a square-shoulder dreadnought with the distinctive sound of a spruce and maple tonewood combination. Its ornate pickguard, elegant appointments, and vibrant finish have made it a favorite among players who appreciate an acoustic guitar with as much personality as musical versatility. This Dove Original stays true to that heritage while incorporating modern electronics that make it equally comfortable onstage and in the studio.
The Dove Original features a Sitka spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides, a combination that produces a lively, articulate voice with impressive projection and note definition. Traditional scalloped X-bracing allows the top to respond freely, while the square-shoulder body contributes the warmth and fullness needed for everything from gentle fingerpicking to energetic strumming. The maple back and sides lend a crisp attack and focused character that help individual notes remain clear, even during complex chord passages. A 25.5" scale length adds to the guitar's responsive feel and projection, making it particularly appealing to singer-songwriters, rhythm players, and anyone who appreciates a powerful acoustic sound with plenty of detail.
The mahogany neck features Gibson's comfortable Rounded profile and is joined to the body with a traditional compound dovetail neck joint. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, offering a familiar playing experience with the refined appearance expected from a Gibson acoustic. A 1.725" bone nut provides comfortable string spacing for both chord work and fingerstyle playing, while nickel Grover Keystone tuners offer smooth, dependable tuning adjustments. The rosewood Dove bridge is fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, completing a traditional acoustic setup designed for clear string response and reliable performance.
Few acoustic guitars have a visual identity as immediately recognizable as the Dove. The Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish brings a warm golden center together with rich cherry-red edges, beautifully complementing the guitar's decorative details. Multi-ply binding surrounds the top and back, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the instrument a classic Gibson appearance. The signature Dove pickguard is the centerpiece, featuring an inlaid mother-of-pearl dove accented by hand-engraved and painted details. Along with the distinctive Dove bridge, mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays, and traditional truss rod cover, these appointments reflect the craftsmanship and artistic character that have defined the model since its introduction.
For amplified performance, the Dove Original is equipped with Gibson's exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active system uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, working with dedicated, optimized preamps to capture the guitar's natural acoustic response. Unlike a traditional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system senses vibrations through the bridge plate, helping preserve the instrument's dynamic character and tonal detail when plugged in. It also offers excellent resistance to feedback, making it a practical choice for live performance. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick adjustments without interrupting the guitar's classic appearance.
At Cream City Music, we think the Dove Original in Vintage Cherry Sunburst is a wonderful example of what makes Gibson acoustics so special. The combination of a responsive Sitka spruce top, beautifully figured flame maple back and sides, and long-scale square-shoulder construction gives this guitar a distinctive voice with clarity, projection, and plenty of musical character. Its elaborate Dove appointments and rich sunburst finish make it just as memorable visually, while the Baggs HiFi DNA electronics add the flexibility needed for today's working musicians. Whether you're accompanying vocals, recording detailed acoustic arrangements, or performing onstage, this Dove offers a rewarding blend of Gibson tradition and practical versatility. An included hardshell case completes the package.
Specifications:
- Model: Dove Original
- Body Shape: Dove
- Body Style: Square-Shoulder Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Flame Maple
- Side Material: Flame Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Standard
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
- Tuning Machines: Grover Keystone
- Tuner Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Dove
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Pickguard: Dove with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Dove and Hand-Engraved, Painted Details
- Truss Rod Cover: Dove
- Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
- Pickup Type: Dual Internal Bridge Plate Sensors
- Preamp: Active, Optimized Internal Preamps
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
- Case Included: Hardshell Case
Sku: OCSSDOHFVCS
The Dove Original features a Sitka spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides, a combination that produces a lively, articulate voice with impressive projection and note definition. Traditional scalloped X-bracing allows the top to respond freely, while the square-shoulder body contributes the warmth and fullness needed for everything from gentle fingerpicking to energetic strumming. The maple back and sides lend a crisp attack and focused character that help individual notes remain clear, even during complex chord passages. A 25.5" scale length adds to the guitar's responsive feel and projection, making it particularly appealing to singer-songwriters, rhythm players, and anyone who appreciates a powerful acoustic sound with plenty of detail.
The mahogany neck features Gibson's comfortable Rounded profile and is joined to the body with a traditional compound dovetail neck joint. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, offering a familiar playing experience with the refined appearance expected from a Gibson acoustic. A 1.725" bone nut provides comfortable string spacing for both chord work and fingerstyle playing, while nickel Grover Keystone tuners offer smooth, dependable tuning adjustments. The rosewood Dove bridge is fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, completing a traditional acoustic setup designed for clear string response and reliable performance.
Few acoustic guitars have a visual identity as immediately recognizable as the Dove. The Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish brings a warm golden center together with rich cherry-red edges, beautifully complementing the guitar's decorative details. Multi-ply binding surrounds the top and back, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the instrument a classic Gibson appearance. The signature Dove pickguard is the centerpiece, featuring an inlaid mother-of-pearl dove accented by hand-engraved and painted details. Along with the distinctive Dove bridge, mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays, and traditional truss rod cover, these appointments reflect the craftsmanship and artistic character that have defined the model since its introduction.
For amplified performance, the Dove Original is equipped with Gibson's exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active system uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, working with dedicated, optimized preamps to capture the guitar's natural acoustic response. Unlike a traditional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system senses vibrations through the bridge plate, helping preserve the instrument's dynamic character and tonal detail when plugged in. It also offers excellent resistance to feedback, making it a practical choice for live performance. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick adjustments without interrupting the guitar's classic appearance.
At Cream City Music, we think the Dove Original in Vintage Cherry Sunburst is a wonderful example of what makes Gibson acoustics so special. The combination of a responsive Sitka spruce top, beautifully figured flame maple back and sides, and long-scale square-shoulder construction gives this guitar a distinctive voice with clarity, projection, and plenty of musical character. Its elaborate Dove appointments and rich sunburst finish make it just as memorable visually, while the Baggs HiFi DNA electronics add the flexibility needed for today's working musicians. Whether you're accompanying vocals, recording detailed acoustic arrangements, or performing onstage, this Dove offers a rewarding blend of Gibson tradition and practical versatility. An included hardshell case completes the package.
Specifications:
- Model: Dove Original
- Body Shape: Dove
- Body Style: Square-Shoulder Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Flame Maple
- Side Material: Flame Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Standard
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
- Tuning Machines: Grover Keystone
- Tuner Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Dove
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Pickguard: Dove with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Dove and Hand-Engraved, Painted Details
- Truss Rod Cover: Dove
- Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
- Pickup Type: Dual Internal Bridge Plate Sensors
- Preamp: Active, Optimized Internal Preamps
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
- Case Included: Hardshell Case
Sku: OCSSDOHFVCS
