Teniron Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Have any doves came from the factory that are painted white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I will never say never....But that question deserves a picture if available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I will never say never....But that question deserves a picture if available.. Me too. If you have one post it up. Gibson made custom finish guitars then and now, You have one or want one? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Have any doves came from the factory that are painted white? I have one and it looks to be a factory job, it's a bit beat up but plays and sounds great. I will post pictures later today. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have one and it looks to be a factory job, it's a bit beat up but plays and sounds great. I will post pictures later today. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have one and it looks to be a factory job, it's a bit beat up but plays and sounds great. I will post pictures later today. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hard to tell the finish from the pics. Is the back and sides the same color? That may be more than we can determine from out here in the "ether-land".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 On the other hand....besides 4 fingers and a thumb....I googled and got this.... http://search.aol.co...ite+gibson+Dove So, I guess its true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 On the other hand....besides 4 fingers and a thumb....I googled and got this.... http://search.aol.co...ite+gibson+Dove So, I guess its true!! I spotted the same add and thought the same thing - maybe they did do a special order way back when. I have Emailed the custom shop at Gibson but they haven't responded yet. The back, sides and neck are all done the same. It looks like some clearcoat has chipped off here and there. I am unable to upload anymore pics?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Pretty cool looking guitar! The Dove was a showy guitar, great stage look, top of the line at the time. Very possible someone wanted it finished in that color. With the complete guitar in that finish I tend to think it is a Gibson factory job, but I don't have it in my hands. Gibson factory refins from the 60s show up on guitars originally built in the 30s, 40s, 50s. People wanted their old guitar to look new and Gibson/Martin would do it. Gibson factory refinish on these guitars looks right, looks like Gibson work. They typically did not finish the guitars as they were originally, but finished them and used parts (bridges, pickguards, etc) that were on current guitars. Gibsons response would be interesting. I don't know how many records with details they have from those years. Shipping ledgers from the 30s, 40s are turning up special ordered guitars and standard models, has added much to the history of their Guitars. Thanks for sharing the guitar. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Unless I missed it? What year is the Dove....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 It is a 1964, Unable to upload more pics. If anyone is interested I'll send them by Email. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 It is a 1964, Unable to upload more pics. If anyone is interested I'll send them by Email. Dave PM sent..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks Dave....Looks great to me! Wish it were mine[smile] Yep....definitely worth something....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teniron Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have had no response from Gibson but have had Mario Proulx from "Proulx Guitars & Mandolins" take a look at it and his opinion is the guitar was guitar was not a factory job but at least done well. It is back with it's owner and is being played on a regular basis. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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