Gibson Dove Natural 1968

Gibson Dove Natural 1968

$204.20
Sale price  $204.20 Regular price  $5,495.00
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Gibson Dove Natural 1968

Gibson Dove Natural 1968

$204.20
Sale price  $204.20 Regular price  $5,495.00
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: Original finish

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Spruce

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- 0.77" 10th- 0.94"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-9/16"

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Electronics: An LR Baggs Anthem has been installed.

Hardware: The bridge pins and saddle have been replaced. The rest of the hardware is original.

Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in good cosmetic condition with expected signs of aging and play wear. There are various scratches and dents throughout the top. The original ABR-1 bridge has been removed and replaced with a bone saddle. There is significant wear beneath the pickguard between the sound hole and the bridge. The pickguard is brittle and cracking. There is a chip missing near the head of the bird inlay on the pickguard. There is another chip that has been grafted with a different piece of red tortoiseshell plastic. There are several repaired cracks on the top of the lower bout. These repairs are stable and do not affect playability.

Modifications/Repairs: The ABR-1 bridge has been removed, the holes have been filled, and a bone saddle has been installed in its place. There is another filled hole on the bass side of the bridge that has been filled with soft wood putty. An LR Baggs Anthem has been installed. There are three cracks below the bridge that have been repaired with cleats. A hole in the pickguard has been grafted with a piece of red tortoiseshell plastic. The bridge pins have been replaced, and five of the six original pins are included in the case.

Serial Number: 500048

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1968.

Case Details: Hardshell Case

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