MissouriPicker Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Never say "Never," especially when it comes to guitars. Today at Guitar Center I ran into a used Dove (#02439001). They told me it had been a studio guitar and had rarely been played-out. Very strong sounding guitar. Sweet maple looks, and a pick guard that looks like it's never been touched. This guitar has literally no scratches, etc. on it. Can't even find one little ding. The price was 1689, but it sold for less. I called Gibson to verify the serial #. It's real. The guitar has been registered with them also. No repairs that they have a record of. I'll try to get some pics up or a video sometime tomorrow. I really don't know what used Doves are selling for, but this price seemed pretty decent to me and even though I stumbled onto it, I didn't think I could let it go. I have been looking at Doves a little bit, but didn't expect to see one today. It wasn't there last Sunday.....Also, I never noticed during the approx. two hours I spent dealing with them, but this guitar has a pickup in it. I don't know if they noticed it either, because no one mentioned it while I was talking about having to install a pickup in it, etc.....I assume it's a Braggs, but I don't know. Anyway, I suspect I'm going to be real satisfied with this new addition to the family. Haven't had maple for a good long while. This is almost like a brand new guitar. Another blonde. Just added a short video. Sorry for the glare at times. Anyway, real nice instrument. I'll try to get some clear pics of the figured maple. It shows-up real well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8CEYB5zYZI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Congrats. Patience pays a premium. Doves are unique - I'm sure it'll be a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Congratulations. Looking forward to hearing a little bit of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Nice one. Thin neck or the usual 1.725 Bozeman width/profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Congratulations Larry, personally I wouold just love to find a shop that stocks a Dove, still havent been able to play one anywhere .... Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Congratulations! MP gets the fever and he wants a new guitar NOW! Enjoy! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Enjoy it; congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Congrats on the great Dove & deal! I think you'll love it. Still think the Dove is my fav and had pined away for one for years (someday I'd own him and in May 2011 my dream came true). Try different strings as it seems the strings make all the difference and seem to "go dead" sounding IMHO. I landed with either D'Addario Phosphor/Bronze or Gibson Masterbuilt's like they come from the factory with. At $1689 it was a very good price. Below that you stole it. I wonder how long till Gibson will make them again and with the freeze on any special order builds it may be a while. Love the Dove to death MP. They are, to me anyway, a great sounding & playing guitar. Love the new HBird, but the Dove is what I'd keep if only one. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hmm ... and I was beginning to think I was the only one who liked maple. Good going MP! Sounds as though you found one with which to be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 . Love the maple. Sounds like you got a very good deal. Looking forward to seeing a pic or two. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 A big old Congrats on your latest score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. I added a short video to the original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. I added a short video to the original post. MP, congratz from one Dove owner to another! Your video says it's private.....dang..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Your video says it's private.....dang..... For me too, was looking forward to seeing your new Dove.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Seems you must approach your Youtube-office and make the video public MissouriP - 1 click should do. Can't hardly wait to throw ears and eyes on that Dove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 What a tease! I'm all exited to watch the video and it won't play. Congratulations, however, and what a great story--especially the part about the hidden pick-up! May you enjoy your dove in good health! FMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Larry , I tried to watch it and it says the video is private . congrats I'm happy you found a beautiful dove !!! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Larry, change the damn setting ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Sorry folks............try it now........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickitPaul Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very nice find. How does it compare to your J60, did you play them one after another yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very nice, MP. Enjoy it. It really does look brand new. Good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 congrats Larry, she's a beauty and sounds great too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Nice guitar, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe M Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 You stole that guitar for $1600. Nice find, I wish I still had mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Wow sounds and looks awesome. Very strong and crisp. (Is it the narrower nutwidth ?) However I predict you will be amazed how much the guitar changes when the strings fade. Not that it will sound bad, but definitely different. Significantly more rounded, ever rubber-mellow in the bass. I sometimes use mine in the after midnite hours if my ears are extraodinary sensitive and then it sings like - not a dove, but an angel. Had it inside a quiet demo-recording lately - in standard tuning also with old strings, , , ideal. Bet you experience that too. Look forward to hear more. Happy Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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