Gibson Dove Mahogany Acoustic Guitar - Satin Vintage Sunburst

SSDOMSPSL0981

$4,499.00

In Stock!

Free Shipping on Most Orders Over $99 Lower 48* USA

30-day guarantee and hassle-free returns

The Gibson Dove arrived in 1962 as the second square-shoulder model in the Gibson line, following the Hummingbird in 1960. The two share a similar body shape and iconic bird-themed cosmetics, but where the Hummingbird is traditionally mahogany, the Dove is typically maple — and the Dove's longer 25.5" scale length gives it a brighter, punchier voice and a tighter feel under the fingers.

The Dove Mahogany is a new take on that classic. It keeps every bit of the visual appeal that makes the model instantly recognizable, but uses mahogany for the back and sides instead of the usual maple. The result blends the two icons: a more midrange-focused sound from the mahogany body paired with the brilliance and snap the Dove's longer scale length delivers. Satin nitrocellulose lacquer gives it the look and smooth playing feel of a long-cherished musical companion.

The mahogany neck has a comfortable Round profile and a bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays, set with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint fitted using hot hide glue. The rosewood bridge wears the traditional Dove shape with two mother of pearl dove inlays, the nut and saddle are bone, and the bridge pins are TUSQ. Grover Rotomatics with nickel keystone buttons handle tuning, while the headstock carries a mother of pearl Gibson logo and Crown, and the two-ply bell truss rod cover is engraved "DOVE."

L.R. Baggs VTC electronics come pre-installed, with volume and tone controls mounted in the soundhole for easy access by the player while remaining all but invisible to the audience. With the included hardshell case, the Dove Mahogany is ready for the stage and studio the moment you open the lid.

  • Square-shoulder Dove body with mahogany back and sides
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped X-bracing
  • 25.5" scale mahogany neck with Round profile
  • Bound rosewood fretboard, 20 frets, mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays
  • L.R. Baggs VTC electronics with soundhole volume and tone
  • Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Hardshell case included

Included in the package are:

Gibson Dove Mahogany Acoustic Guitar - Satin Vintage Sunburst

Hardshell case

Apply for extended financing through Synchrony with George's Music and start playing now.

Apply here

Learn more

Most orders placed by 3pm EST ship same day!

1-day delivery for most PA and FL orders!

$4,499.00

Two Icons In One Voice

Mahogany back and sides bring a more midrange-focused sound than the traditional maple Dove, while the longer 25.5" scale keeps the brilliance and snap the model is known for. It's a tone that sits between the Dove and the Hummingbird.

Plug In Without Compromise

Pre-installed L.R. Baggs VTC electronics put volume and tone right inside the soundhole — easy for you to reach mid-set, and all but invisible to the audience. It's ready for the stage and studio straight out of the case.

Played-In Feel From Day One

The satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar the look and smooth playing feel of a long-cherished musical companion, and the Round neck profile with a 25.5" scale delivers a tight, responsive feel.

Mahogany Dove Body

A square-shoulder Dove body with mahogany back and sides, a departure from the model's traditional maple construction.

Sitka Spruce Top

The Sitka spruce top is supported by traditional scalloped X-bracing, with multi-ply binding on the top and back.

25.5" Mahogany Neck

The mahogany neck has a comfortable Round profile and a 647.7mm / 25.5in scale length for a tighter playing feel.

Bound Rosewood Fretboard

Single-ply bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother of pearl split parallelogram inlays.

Compound Dovetail Joint

The neck-to-body joint is a compound dovetail fitted using hot hide glue.

Dove Bridge And Pickguard

A rosewood bridge in the traditional Dove shape carries two mother of pearl dove inlays, matched by the classic Dove pickguard with dove graphics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specs & Support

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Back: Mahogany

• Side: Mahogany

• Top: Sitka Spruce

• Body Shape: Dove

• Body Style: Square Shoulder

• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing

• Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard

• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Profile: Round

• Scale Length: 647.7mm / 25.5in

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in

• Fret Count: 20

• Frets: Standard

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram

• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 43.82mm / 1.73in

• Preamp: LR Baggs VTC

• Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin

• Bridge: Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays

• Bridge Pins: TUSQ

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Pickguard: Dove with Dove Graphics

• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Nickel Keystone Button

• Tuner Plating: Nickel

• Truss Rod: Adjustable

• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell with Wide White Border; Dove

• Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack

• Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl

• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

• Case: Hardshell

RECENTLY VIEWED PRODUCTS