The Classic Gibson Dove Voice With Modern Stage-Ready Power
The Dove is one of those Gibsons that just does not hide. Big square-shoulder body, long scale, maple back and sides, and that Sitka spruce top working together for a piano-like low end and glassy high end that can fill a room without breaking a sweat. This one nails that recipe and adds rock-solid modern reliability with the LR Baggs VTC system.
The flame maple back and sides give you beautiful note separation and clarity, but the square-shoulder body shape keeps things warm and full so it never turns into an ice pick. You can strum hard with a flatpick, dig in with thumb and fingers, or play delicately with nails and the guitar just follows your right hand. It is super transparent – whatever you put in comes back out bigger and more three-dimensional.
Sitka Spruce Top and Flame Maple Back – Clarity, Punch, and Balance
That Sitka spruce top is the engine of the guitar. It is sensitive enough that light fingerstyle blooms right off the soundboard, yet strong enough to handle aggressive strumming without compressing or getting mushy. Pair that with flame maple back and sides and you get a voice that is crisp, focused, and ridiculously clear even when you stack complex chords.
Maple is what gives the Dove that “hear every string” thing players love. You get excellent note separation and a strong, defined low end that stays tight instead of woofy. The square shoulders add warmth and body so the guitar still feels big and forgiving, not stiff. Real talk: if you want an acoustic that can cut through a mix but still sound full on its own, this is it.
Long Scale Power and Effortless Playing Feel
The 25.5 inch scale length gives you extra snap, headroom, and volume. You can tune down a half-step or drop the low string and the guitar still feels solid and focused. Chords ring longer, single notes pop, and the whole thing just feels alive under your hands.
The rounded mahogany neck is that sweet middle ground. It fills your hand so you feel anchored to every note, but it is not a baseball bat. The 12 inch rosewood fingerboard radius makes cowboy chords feel natural and makes higher-position leads and bends feel smooth and controlled. Standard frets and clean fretwork keep things intonating right up the neck. It ships with .012 – .053 strings so it feels substantial yet still easy to play for long sessions.
LR Baggs VTC – Plug In and Own the Room
Gibson spec’d this Dove with the LR Baggs VTC system, which is one of the best acoustic pickup choices out there if you actually plan to gig or record. The undersaddle pickup captures the crisp maple attack and the warmth of the spruce top without turning everything into quack city. It stays natural and musical at stage volume.
Volume and tone controls live just inside the soundhole so you can tweak your sound on the fly without drilling the top full of plastic. The 1/4 inch endpin jack keeps the guitar clean and secure on a strap. For recording, try this: track one channel from the LR Baggs, then stick a condenser mic about three inches off the 12th fret for a second channel. Blend to taste and you have a big, dimensional acoustic tone that sits perfectly in a mix.
Iconic Dove Details and Nitro Finish That Will Age With You
Part of what makes the Dove so inspiring is how it looks up close. That Original Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish shows off the flame maple back and sides, and the multi-ply binding on the top and back frames it all perfectly. The classic Dove pickguard with the inlaid mother-of-pearl bird and hand-engraved, hand-painted detailing is pure Gibson history every time you look down.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer does more than just shine. Nitro lets the wood breathe and open up over time as you play, so this guitar will only get more resonant and responsive in the coming years. Bone nut and bone saddle, Tusq bridge pins, Grover Keystone tuners, and a proper Dove bridge round out a hardware package built for decades of service, not just one tour.
Moore Guitars Setup, Real-World Ready
This Gibson Dove Original is brand new and sitting in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now. It has been inspected three times, gets our full Player-Perfect setup, and ships in its hardshell case with the Gibson accessory kit. Photos are of the actual guitar, and this one is serial number 22424056.
If you are looking for a true “forever” acoustic that can handle writing sessions, worship gigs, country stages, and studio work without blinking, this Dove is absolutely that guitar. It hits that sweet spot between classic Gibson vibe and modern practicality.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory – real players, real conversation, no scripts.
