DanvillRob Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Announcing a "New Arrival"! Name: Gibson Doves In Flight Born: September 21, 2003 Where: Bozeman, MT Time: Production Number 13 Sex: Oh Yeah! Weight: 5.22 lbs. Length: (scale) 25-1/2" I showed the back twice, 'cause that's what sold me on this guitar... not stained cherry red like most Doves or every "DIF" I've ever seen! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am so drooling over my keyboard right now...... Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ZOW...WEE!! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 <dries keyboard while grumbling> O_O AWESOME. Man I want one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am so drooling over my keyboard right now...... Stunning! Thanks.... I've had this on my radar screen for several months. I made them an offer, and was totally surprised that Guitar Center in SF accepted! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Oh I'm so jealous, and getting greener by the minute. That is strikingly gorgeous. Those really are beautiful guitars. I'll bet it smells divine...... <sigh> Can't wait to hear your review...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Oh I'm so jealous' date=' and getting greener by the minute. That is strikingly gorgeous. Those really are beautiful guitars. I'll bet it smells divine...... <sigh> Can't wait to hear your review......[/quote'] That's sweet of you. It smells as good as it looks.... It came Friday...I had to go out of town on Saturday AM, got back last night. I didn't want to take it with me 'cause I didn't want to "bang" in around inside the motor home. But... I did play it compared to my '79 Dove. I compared the bracing, (there IS a lot more in the Dove), and compared the sound. The Dove is brighter, the DIF is more "growly" with a bass that won't quit. They both play about the same, but now I'm going to take the Dove in and have a luthier friend set it up for me, the DIF doesn't need a thing! I'm afraid to play it too hard, (flat picking), and want to only wear sweat clothes so as not to give the back any belt rash. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Dear Lord, Jesus Christ... I want it!!! So beautifullllll! Man I will show those pictures to all my friends here arround! There is no doubt that the sound is better than the look!!! Man we here envie you (a little ;-) Play a lot, please on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I want it!!! So beautifullllll!Man I will show those poictures to all my friends here arround! There is no doubt that the sound is better than the look!!! Man we here envie you (a little ;-) Play a lot' date=' please on this one![/quote'] Oh, you can count on my playin' it. But I like to just look at it..... One day, I'll pass it along to one of my grandkids, (of which I have none at the present time). I lusted after a SJ-200 for a long time, (one of my friends had one), but the Dove and/or Hummingbird is my "cup 'o tea", so when I saw a "DIF" with a natural curly maple back & sides, I couldn't resist! Thanks.... I'll try to get a video of it being played... maybe compared to the Dove. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Simply stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Bling . . . ... The bookmatching looks superb on both the front and back too. And I'm diggin' that au natural finish. Congrats on gorgeous DIF. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 That's one beautiful guitar! Even the tuners are gorgeous! Are you scared to play it?!!! Be careful, don't scratch it with your belt buckle!!! Excuse me, could you not wear a shirt with buttons on it before you play it, how 'bout a t-shirt?!!! Will you please wipe that forearm haze off before it dries?!!! Oh, I'm sorry, I was thinking it was mine there for a second! :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ferguson Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Flat out awesome. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markob Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I need a cigarette........beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's one beautiful guitar! Even the tuners are gorgeous! Are you scared to play it?!!! Be careful' date=' don't scratch it with your belt buckle!!! Excuse me, could you not wear a shirt with buttons on it before you play it, how 'bout a t-shirt?!!! Will you please wipe that forearm haze off before it dries?!!! Oh, I'm sorry, I was thinking it was mine there for a second! [biggrin'] Larry... I haven't let anyone else play it yet.... not sure how I'll handle THAT ONE! I know my BIL will want to play it, and of course my brother...but I'll make sure they are without belt buckles and shirt buttons when they do. I've only worn sweats playin' it so far... I went all over it with a very close and critical eye... couldn't find ANYTHING to complain about. I have always kept my son's old diapers in each guitar case, (he's 31 fer cryin' out loud), and I wipe down the guitar and strings each time I play it, (but I've always done that will ALL my guitars, even the old Jubilee, who's condition might be less than pristine). Right now I'd like to figure a way to video it being played. I tried my Blackberry, and it sounds so tinny it would be worthless as a demonstration of how it sounds. I'll probably try a digital video camera. Anyway, thanks for the positive comments from you all. If there was ANYWHERE a guitar would be appreciated, I knew it would be here! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOESTONE Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That is so beautiful! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Drool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If there was ANYWHERE a guitar would be appreciated' date=' I knew it would be here! [/quote'] Say it again! Send us some sound bites when you can. That is a great looking guitar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That would be a 'trophy wife' if it were female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I want to hear a sound really. If you can - send us some sound from that DIF pls. It is a beautiful instrument - we want to hear its voice ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbg63 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 beautiful..... great addition to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 That would be a 'trophy wife' if it were female. I gotta tell ya..... a guitar is beautiful' date=' and shares the body shape of a woman....but..... I have a trophy wife who is flesh and blood! But I do thank you for commenting on the new guitar. [img']http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/DanvillRob/Robnpia-a.jpg?t=1258583760[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I want to hear a sound really.If you can - send us some sound from that DIF pls. It is a beautiful instrument - we want to hear its voice ..... MG...I'll try to do that this weekend.... I think it's interesting to compare my old Dove to this DIF!! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 DvR: That one is really major league. Enjoy and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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