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We're revealing all the information on Gibson Dove models from 1962 (the year of its introduction) to 1969!
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Gibson / 1963 DOVE NATURAL
We have received a shipment of only 29 units of the first-year natural color Dove eyeshadow.
The Dove is a model that appeared in 1962, following the Hummingbird (1960-), which was Gibson's first square-shouldered guitar.
Looking at the price guide from that time, we can see that the Hummingbird was priced at $265, while the Dove was priced at $360, positioning it as the top-of-the-line model with square shoulders.
Maple bodyRecruit(I think using a maple body on higher-end models, similar to the J-200, is part of Gibson's aesthetic.)
The TOM (Tune-O-Matic) bridge and waffle-back tuners are hallmarks of Gibson's higher-end models.
Furthermore, the pickguard and bridge inlays fully express Dove's unique style.
I think it was also innovative in the production of traditional flat-top guitars (such as the D-28 and J-45) to derive such decorations from the model name.
As mentioned at the beginning, this 1963 Dove is characterized by its natural color.
In 1962, only the cherry sunburst color was shipped; natural colors were not released until 1963. Only 29 Dove NTs were shipped that year, making them extremely rare, especially considering whether any still exist.
The 1963 Dove not only features the characteristic construction of early Gibson models from the 1960s, such as a 17-degree headstock angle and a regular neck with a nut width of 42mm to 43mm, but it was also the year when the design of the Dove model was solidified, with the word "DOVE" appearing on the truss rod cover and the adjustable saddle studs being made smaller. For more detailed information on its usage and evolution, please refer to "History of Gibson Dove - The History of Rock and Folk Played by the Dove of Peace" attached at the beginning of this text.
In addition to its square shoulder, the combination of a maple body and tom guitar creates a sound that is both vibrant and robust, making the Dove truly unique. I believe the early models, in particular, represent the pinnacle of Dove guitars.
[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Maple
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
Nut width: 42.5mm
SCALE: 643mm
CASE: Non Original Hard Shell Case (Gibson 1970s)
[condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 3.0mm on the 6th string side, 2.2mm on the 1st string side
- The adjustable saddle allows for fine-tuning of the string height.
- The nut and bridge pins have been replaced.
- The neck has been over-lacquered.
- There is a touch-up on a dent on the back of the head. It is not a repair mark for a break or crack.
- There is a mark on the side of the body where the output jack was located.
- There is a repaired crack on the lower right of the body top. (It is only glued and not reinforced, but it does not affect its functionality.)
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