Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Dove
Following in the footsteps of the Hummingbird™, the flat-top Dove™ debuted in 1962 as the second square-shoulder dreadnought Gibson made. Its spellbinding tone comes courtesy of a flamed maple back and sides and a beautifully aged Sitka spruce top.
This 1968 Dove has the original Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish. It shows signs of honest play wear but is in very good condition overall. The pickguard is beginning to warp a bit in the center but does not affect playability. Adding to its uniqueness, 1968 is the only year that Gibson screwed down the Dove’s pickguard.
The only modification made to this instrument from its original state was the addition of a strap button at the heel. This Dove comes with the original black hardshell case with yellow interior.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting September 28, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Flamed Maple
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing X-braced
Side Flamed Maple
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Original
Inlays Split Parallelogram
Joint Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 39.69mm / 1.56in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Bridge Pins White Plastic
finish Chrome
Pickguard Single-ply with Inlaid Dove
Saddle Material Nylon
Strap Buttons Chrome Strap Button Added at Heel
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell with Dove
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Waffleback with Keystone Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0017
Case Original Black Hardshell Case with Yellow Interior
Headstock Inlay Inlaid Gibson Logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .012 – .054
Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Gibson Dove, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Gibson Dove, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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Gibson Certified Vintage 1968 Dove
Following in the footsteps of the Hummingbird™, the flat-top Dove™ debuted in 1962 as the second square-shoulder dreadnought Gibson made. Its spellbinding tone comes courtesy of a flamed maple back and sides and a beautifully aged Sitka spruce top.
This 1968 Dove has the original Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish. It shows signs of honest play wear but is in very good condition overall. The pickguard is beginning to warp a bit in the center but does not affect playability. Adding to its uniqueness, 1968 is the only year that Gibson screwed down the Dove’s pickguard.
The only modification made to this instrument from its original state was the addition of a strap button at the heel. This Dove comes with the original black hardshell case with yellow interior.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting September 28, 2023.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Flamed Maple
Body Shape Dove
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing X-braced
Side Flamed Maple
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Original
Inlays Split Parallelogram
Joint Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 39.69mm / 1.56in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Bridge Pins White Plastic
finish Chrome
Pickguard Single-ply with Inlaid Dove
Saddle Material Nylon
Strap Buttons Chrome Strap Button Added at Heel
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell with Dove
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Waffleback with Keystone Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0017
Case Original Black Hardshell Case with Yellow Interior
Headstock Inlay Inlaid Gibson Logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .012 – .054
