Gibson Acoustic Dove Signature Elvis Ebony CS
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Essential Information About the Gibson Elvis Dove Guitar
- Edition inspired by a customized 1969 Dove, played by Elvis Presley on stage between 1971 and 1975, including "Aloha From Hawaii" (1973).
- High-end solid wood luthiery: solid Sitka spruce top, solid maple back and sides for powerful projection and very defined attack.
- Stage-ready thanks to the LR Baggs VTC system (piezo under the saddle) with volume and tone controls accessible inside the soundhole.
- Gibson hard case included to protect the instrument and facilitate transport.
A Tribute Model to Elvis's Sound and Style on Stage
The Gibson Elvis Dove follows the line of the brand's iconic acoustic models, capturing the aesthetics and spirit of a customized 1969 Dove, closely associated with Elvis's concerts in the early 1970s. This guitar pays homage to a pivotal period when the acoustic guitar held a central place in his live performances, with an instantly recognizable visual identity.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Thanks to its Dove body shape and integrated electronics, this electro-acoustic is aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist seeking an expressive stage guitar with strong presence in the mix. It excels in rock, country, pop, and pick accompaniment, while remaining very effective in dynamic strumming as well as fingerpicking, especially when a broad, precise, and well-projected sound is desired.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, responsiveness, and excellent dynamics, ideal for handling a sharp pick attack without collapsing. The solid maple back and sides enhance articulation and projection, with tighter lows and bright highs, very effective in live contexts. The traditional hand-scalloped X bracing contributes to overall balance, sustain, and power, while maintaining clear note definition. Plugged in, the LR Baggs VTC electronics emphasize definition and precision, with discreet controls (volume and tone) directly accessible inside the soundhole.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
With the included Gibson hard case, essentials for transport are already covered. To stay as close as possible to the original string gauge, a set of acoustic strings 12-53 is recommended when replacing (gauges: .012 to .053).
Technical specifications
| Body shape | Dove |
| Body material | maple |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce |
| Back | solid maple |
| Sides | solid maple |
| Bracing | traditional hand-scalloped X bracing |
| Binding | 5-ply top, 3-ply back, single-ply fingerboard |
| Body finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Profile | Rounded |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm |
| Fingerboard material | Indian rosewood |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| Frets | Standard |
| Nut material | bone |
| Nut width | 43.815 mm / 1.725" |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl parallelograms |
| Body/neck joint | dovetail joint |
| Finish | gold |
| Bridge | rosewood dove with mother-of-pearl dove inlays |
| Saddle | bone |
| Tuners | Keystone Waffleback |
| Pickguard | vintage dove shape, solid black with white bevel |
| Truss rod | adjustable |
| Truss rod cover | black, vertical "ELVIS" |
| Bridge pins | Tusq |
| Strap buttons | gold |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Gibson Acoustic Dove Signature Elvis Ebony CS offer?
The solid Sitka spruce top and the solid maple back and sides provide clear projection, with tight lows and bright highs. The traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing supports dynamic range and note clarity.
Is the LR Baggs VTC electronics suitable for stage use?
The LR Baggs VTC system combines an undersaddle pickup and a dedicated preamp. Volume and tone controls are located inside the soundhole, while output is through a jack integrated into the strap button.
Which string gauge is recommended for this Dove Elvis?
A set of acoustic strings in .012-.053 gauge is recommended to stay as close as possible to the original setup.
Is this guitar suitable for rock and strumming?
Its Dove body shape and 25.5-inch / 647.7 mm scale length make it ideal for pick-driven accompaniment, especially in rock, country, and pop. The response of the solid Sitka spruce handles dynamic attack well.
What are the neck profile and nut width of this Gibson Acoustic Dove Signature Elvis Ebony CS?
The neck features a Rounded profile, an Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12-inch / 304.8 mm radius, and 20 standard frets. The nut width in bone is 43.815 mm / 1.725 inches. The body-to-neck joint uses a dovetail construction.
