Panther Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Does Epiphone make a strictly Acoustic version of the Dove ? All I ever see is the Acoustic Electric ? If they do, can someone post the designation or a link to a purchase site. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strumbert Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 They did at one time. I bought one from z sounds that was on sale to clear out the old straight acoustic version a few years back. I like it, but I've also heard good things about the Pro model. I think Epiphone may be trying to corner the market on affordable stage ready instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That Dove Pro looks killer AND, unlike the Hummingbird Pro, it has the electronics controls hidden in the soundhole so that the instrument retains its classic appearance. Well done, Epiphone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy58 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 The hummingbird artist is acoustic only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Does Epiphone make a strictly Acoustic version of the Dove ? All I ever see is the Acoustic Electric ? If they do, can someone post the designation or a link to a purchase site. Like strumbert says, yeah, they used to. There's currently a 2003 acoustic Dove on ebay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Like strumbert says, yeah, they used to. There's currently a 2003 acoustic Dove on ebay.... Dove in looks only...there's no maple to be be found on that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 The hummingbird artist is acoustic only. And 100% laminate construction if you care about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy58 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 And 100% laminate construction if you care about such things. I didn't know that, I am told that there are 2 different schools of thought on laminate. personally it makes no difference to me who plays or owns which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I didn't know that, I am told that there are 2 different schools of thought on laminate. personally it makes no difference to me who plays or owns which. Laminate is affected very little, if at all, by changes of moisture in the air. It's great because you get it set up and you don't have to worry about the change of seasons. However, solid wood construction, sounds and projects far better than laminate construction...BUT...you have to worry about proper humidification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 And 100% laminate construction if you care about such things. Incorrect sir the dove Pro has a solid spruce top back and sides are select maple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffenstein Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Incorrect sir the dove Pro has a solid spruce top back and sides are select maple Look again, buddy...I was referring to the Hummingbird Artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Laminate is affected very little, if at all, by changes of moisture in the air. It's great because you get it set up and you don't have to worry about the change of seasons. I keep a laminate guitar just for those occasions. I play at a farmers market that is outdoors until November. Around here that's close to freezing at 9am. Normally I play the J-45, but if I took that out at 38f, not only might it craze the finish, I might hear a pop as the top cracks. So I'll bring out an old plywood guitar. I sure miss summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 I keep a laminate guitar just for those occasions. I play at a farmers market that is outdoors until November. Around here that's close to freezing at 9am. Normally I play the J-45, but if I took that out at 38f, not only might it craze the finish, I might hear a pop as the top cracks. So I'll bring out an old plywood guitar. I sure miss summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 I found an excellent Epi Dove, Maple, on eBay, $150.00, $34.00 shipping. Non amplified I believe they said 2003, in MINT Condition. it has a VERY unique sound compared to Mahagony. I'm exttemely impressed with it. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickthemiller Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I keep a laminate guitar just for those occasions. I play at a farmers market that is outdoors until November. Around here that's close to freezing at 9am. Normally I play the J-45, but if I took that out at 38f, not only might it craze the finish, I might hear a pop as the top cracks. So I'll bring out an old plywood guitar. I sure miss summer. We are so lucky here in the UK - there are differences in temperature of course - Summers no more than mid twenties centigrade and winters just below freezing at worst. Indoors the humidity is fairly regular - it certainly never drops so far it would seriously dry out a guitar (well never in my experience). I don't think I could cope with all that humidifying and looking out for sudden cracks. You guys surely are tough - suppose that's how the west was won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger11 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I agree Mick because the weather is never extreme here in Belfast I never have to worry about my guitars either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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