1968 Dove Double Pickguard

A premium 1968 Dove Natural, customized with a double pickguard

Gibson / 1968 Dove Double Pickguard

What do you look for when you pick up a guitar? It’s not enough for it to
simply sound beautiful.
It must captivate the listener’s heart with the raw power of its sound and command the room with its presence.
A guitar that tells the player’s own story through both its “sound” and its “appearance.” Just how many
guitars like this actually exist?

Anyone who has found their way to this page (myself included, of course) is a player who has been intoxicated by sound and captivated by musical instruments.
The longer you play the guitar, the less you can be satisfied with it being merely a tool for making music.
You come to realize that a true partner is that special instrument—one that warms your heart every time you play it, one in which history and soul reside within its resonance.

It is precisely to those of you who share this sentiment that I’d like to introduce this particular guitar.

The instrument I’m introducing today is a 1968 Gibson Dove Double Pickguard.
It’s a premium piece that stands out among countless vintage guitars.

Thick tortoiseshell-patterned pickguards are symmetrically arranged on both sides.
The iconic “dove” is inlaid in shimmering mother-of-pearl, while the floral patterns are accented with vibrant reds and greens.

It possesses a glamour that captivates at first glance, yet it also exudes a profound presence that goes beyond mere flashiness.

Think back to 1965, the Newport Folk Festival. Recall the heroic figure of
Bob Dylan, cradling his J-200 with a double pickguard, as he embodied rock ’n’ roll.
Or picture the Everly Brothers, their sleek, stylish appearance lighting up the era.

This Dove can also be said to be a guitar that carries on that legacy.

Its sound is pure rock ’n’ roll.
It features a narrow, slightly thinner neck shape characteristic of the late ’60s. It truly shines when playing
choppy rhythms, exuding a presence you simply cannot find in any other guitar.
Furthermore, the bridge is equipped with the ’60s-style Tune-O-Matic.

Its precise intonation and sustain underscore a level of performance that transcends its visual character.

The natural finish, weathered over time, adds character as a testament to more than half a century of history, giving it a truly one-of-a-kind aura.
If you live and breathe rock ’n’ roll and want to pour your very “self” into your music, you absolutely must try this guitar.
It embodies the spirit of the era and amplifies the player’s soul through its sound.

[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Maple
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
BRIDGE: Rosewood
SCALE: 642mm
NUT WIDTH: 39.5mm
CASE: Non-Original Hardshell Case

[Playing Condition]
- Thorough inspection and adjustment of the neck and woodwork performed by a specialist acoustic guitar luthier
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side

[Cosmetic Condition]
- Crack on the 6th string side of the bridge, from top to bottom, has been repaired (reinforced)
- Nut, saddle, bridge pins, and end pin have been replaced

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]

Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing online, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*Round-trip shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.