de_Genova Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I have a Gibson Dove and would like to sell or trade. Serial # A-002414, but I can't tell from the Gibson Acoustic Serialization Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars if the actual year of mine is 73, 74 or 75. It list's NUMBER YEAR - 6 DIGITS + A 1970 A + 6 DIGITS 1973, 1974, 1975 B + 6 DIGITS 1974, 1975 C + 6 DIGITS 1974, 1975 D + 6 DIGITS 1974, 1975 E + 6 DIGITS 1974, 1975 F + 6 DIGITS 1974, 1975 Does anyone have any ideas on the value of this beautiful instrument? Another question I have is how can you tell by 'eyeballing' it if the neck is still in good order? The strings seem a little high at the lower end of the fretboard. This Dove does has an adjusting nut though. Photo's here --> http://gallery.me.com/gdegenova/100023 Thank you Philip De Genova PS I play horns..........so a trade would be for a quality flugel, cornet or trumpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'm clueless when it comes to the value of acoustic guitars. Have you tried posting this in the acoustic guitar section of the forum? Other than that, I'd say check eBay and on-line classified ads to give you an idea of what they're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 It looks to be in good condition. It's not uncommon for a 30 year old acoustic to need a bit of adjusting to lower the strings. I'd take it to a local luthiere, have it set up and see about getting an appraisal. And +1 on R9's advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de_Genova Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 ChanMan and R9 .........thanks for the reply........PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'd love to have a dove. I have two old trumpets, in good condition. An ACME and a Conn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de_Genova Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 AXE......can you send me pics and details on the Conn........? Thanx PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'll have to locate them. I know they're around here somewhere. Been stored away since the early 70's And they were old then ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de_Genova Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 well...........ACME doesn't sound all that attractive, but the conn might be interesting. But please understand that this guitar is worth several thousand so any trade-up would certainly have to be for a 'quality' instrument. ....................... OK thank you..............PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbah2 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 hi, did you sell the guitar yet or not? if yes how much. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 No. They have no value. None. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've got an '07 Dove and It is hands down the nicest acoustic I have ever played (and I've played a lot of high end acoustics). There is absolutely no comparison between a Dove and any other acoustic. They are in a class of their own. This is just my opinion so take it as you will. Your Dove seems to be in good condition. It's considered 'vintage' which could raise the price a bit. I'd do some research to see what other Doves of comparable age and condition go for. You could get it appraised as well. If it's in good condition I could see it going from anywhere between 2500 to closer to 4000. Before selling it I recommend getting it checked out by a good tech to check for any issues there may be. Just a good set up can do wonders. Thought I'd mention that your Dove's a beauty. Is it just me or do Doves seem to age well? Anyway, I like the way they look, new and old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de_Genova Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 No. They have no value. None. Murph. YOU RESPONDED THIS WAY TO MY THREAD ON THE VALUE OF A GIBSON DOVE. I don't know what you mean. Please explain. If you're just horsing around then don't bother answering. I'm not in the mood for ****ing around......PD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjuju342 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Dove Bars are quite valuable to me as you can't have any of mine, get your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 YOU RESPONDED THIS WAY TO MY THREAD ON THE VALUE OF A GIBSON DOVE. I don't know what you mean. Please explain. If you're just horsing around then don't bother answering. I'm not in the mood for ****ing around......PD Murph's just being an ***... we have a couple clowns here on the forums. Pay him no mind. You're new so you'll get the hang of the way things work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you're just horsing around then don't bother answering. I'm not in the mood for ****ing around......PD You probably came to the wrong place then. Perhaps someone in the acoustic section might be able to help you assess the value of your Gibson acoustic guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 You probably came to the wrong place then. Perhaps someone in the acoustic section might be able to help you assess the value of your Gibson acoustic guitar... =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Well... I guess my first thought was to engage in a bit of levity and suggest the Dove is worth maybe $25 bucks and offer to take it off your hands for that plus shipping. I'd have put a very obvious disclaimer afterwards. So... Naaaaah. Seriously, it's a helluva guitar and frankly if I had one you'd have to wait to pry it from my cold, cold hands. OTOH, it's my observation that value of old instruments, as with a lot of other stuff, has as as much to do with market conditions and finding a willing buyer in a given time and place for what you or some "book" claim as its value. I did a guitar swap some 30+ years ago that I seriously regret - a guitar that today would be worth thousands for a guitar now worth maybe $800 if I got reeeeeeally lucky. At the time I even hadda pay a cupla hundred "boot." Still, that's just the observation of a grouchy old man. Ebay and such may offer a good idea of who's willing to pay what at a given point of time in an extended marketplace but... I had a friend with a CW era Enfield Rifle with a decent provenance who discovered that this ain't a good time to be selling such stuff. That's why I tend to question any "value" placed on a lot of things. Yet... if you're looking to insure the thing, there may be a good reason to find some sort of "book" that might document the instrument to encourage an insurance company to pay up were it damaged, lost or stolen. So.... all I can say is "good luck." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 YOU RESPONDED THIS WAY TO MY THREAD ON THE VALUE OF A GIBSON DOVE. I don't know what you mean. Please explain. If you're just horsing around then don't bother answering. I'm not in the mood for ****ing around......PD Poor thing! We (the Royal "We") apologize to you for not considering that your mood might not be in proper order at this particular time while We write this reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston004681 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 http://gallery.me.com/gdegenova/100023 AAAAaaahhhh!!! lucky mac user!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston004681 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 No. They have no value. None. Murph. I think you pissed him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hey de_Genova.... I am an acoustic guy who participates in the Acoustic section quite a bit. There are several guys there that probably can help you figure out what the dove is worth. Considering the age of this thread, I don't know if your still interested in selling it or trading it but they also have a section on this forum that allows you to list your guitar for sale as well. Pop down the list to the acoustic section, or just follow this link: GIBSON ACOUSTIC SECTION There will be several people who know much more about Gibson Doves than me. I have a friend that has one he purchased new the mid 1960's that has been repaired from when his ex wife smashed it over his head about 30 years ago. He sent it to Mexico with some friends and they had some local luthiers there cleat the cracks on the top. When I played it, the action was way too high and it likely needed a neck reset which he as the original owner can likely have done by Gibson for free when he gets around to it (unless he voided his warranty when he had it repaired in Mexico for the body cracks.) Here is a shot of me playing it. Even with the high action and dead strings he kept on it, it sounded really sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hey de_Genova.... I am an acoustic guy who participates in the Acoustic section quite a bit. There are several guys there that probably can help you figure out what the dove is worth. Considering the age of this thread' date=' I don't know if your still interested in selling it or trading it but they also have a section on this forum that allows you to list your guitar for sale as well. Pop down the list to the acoustic section, or just follow this link: GIBSON ACOUSTIC SECTION There will be several people who know much more about Gibson Doves than me. I have a friend that has one he purchased new the mid 1960's that has been repaired from when his ex wife smashed it over his head about 30 years ago. He sent it to Mexico with some friends and they had some local luthiers there cleat the cracks on the top. When I played it, the action was way too high and it likely needed a neck reset which he as the original owner can likely have done by Gibson for free when he gets around to it (unless he voided his warranty when he had it repaired in Mexico for the body cracks.) Here is a shot of me playing it. Even with the high action and dead strings he kept on it, it sounded really sweet! Damn, your old. J/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I would guess that the average age of Acoustic section users is much higher than the average age of the Lounge or LP galleries.... ;) (Or maybe it's just me that's old!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You don't look that old to me TaylorPlayer... and I'm 15 so that's really a compliment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 You don't look that old to me TaylorPlayer... and I'm 15 so that's really a compliment! Thanks harmonicchaos.... I am 48 and if the hat were off you would see all my grey hair. Playing guitar keeps me young though.... (Having 4 kids from 13 to 21 just gives you grey hair!) Here is my only daughter who is almost 15 (April this year)... She is my only guitar playing kid. My 3 boys all play drums! She is playing one of the few guitars I regret trading away... a 1988 Ibanez Maxxas guitar. These were almost a custom shop type guitar and some of the first originals that Ibanez produced with their own designs. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai both owned one prior to getting thier own signature lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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