BlueEyestm Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I have Custom Dove that is a second (no full serial number - just an embossed "2"). After working with a luthier, it appears what made it a second was it winding up with a Hummingbird pickguard. Can someone please help me to identify what year(s) this is (through the process of elminiation)? If not for a year certain, at least a targeted range of years based on its features & attributes so that I can at least narrow it down? I've seen it mentioned that it could a '69 model created in the early 70's sometime before Norlin, but who am I to say at this point? Thanks, //Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Anytime I’ve seen a three screw truss rod cover on a Gibson acoustic, it was made between 1973 and 1975. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) I think its a Custom Dove if you ask me. Says so on the label. I guess the long gash and claw marks make it road worn too. Edited November 4, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 even in the changeover '69s they didnt have that bridge type- def 70s, def norlin. replaced pickguard. prob dont have to but you could get a mirror in there and see if it's double braced. elvis had one but i dont think yours is much of a collectible in its state. fix that crack and you might have a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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