Gibson Custom Doves In Flight Antique Natural CS MC

In the Footsteps of the Legendary "Dove"

Inspired by the iconic square-shoulder model, the Doves in Flight elevates artisanal aesthetics to their peak. It retains the sonic and visual DNA of the "Dove" while adding extraordinary handcrafted ornamentation. It is a showcase of workshop craftsmanship, designed as well for the stage as for collection.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, it excels in broad strumming, pop/folk accompaniment, country, and acoustic rock. The maple/spruce combination offers great definition for pick playing and beautiful articulation in fingerpicking, ideal both in studio and solo acoustic settings.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka spruce top responds with liveliness and dynamics, while the flamed maple back and sides provide clarity, precise attack, and well-controlled bass. The hand-carved X bracing maximizes resonance and responsiveness to nuances, and the Square Shoulder shape ensures generous projection. The ebony fretboard and bridge add clarity to the tone. Finally, the long scale length enhances tension, sustain, and brightness, resulting in a guitar that naturally cuts through the mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Steel string set 12-53 (phosphor bronze) matching the original gauge to preserve tension/resonance balance.

- Case humidifier and hygrometer, essential for stabilizing ebony and spruce under nitro finish.

- Non-abrasive microfiber cloth for maintaining the nitro finish and decorated pickguard.

Technical specifications

Style/shape	Square Shoulder, "Dove" shape	Inlays	"Doves in Flight"
Top	Sitka spruce	Neck-body joint	compound dovetail mortise and tenon
Back	flamed maple	Bridge	"Dove" model in ebony
Sides	flamed maple	Saddle	bone
Bracing	traditional X, hand-carved	Tuners	Grover with engraved Keystone buttons
Binding	multi-ply top with abalone, multi-ply back	Pickguard	"Doves in Flight" motif
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Truss rod cover	black/white
Wood	three-piece maple	Bridge pins	TUSQ
Profile	rounded	Original string gauge	0.053 - 0.042 - 0.032 - 0.024 - 0.016 - 0.012
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Finish/aesthetic	28 individually engraved dove inlays
Fretboard	ebony	Serial number	20614017
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Weight	2,460 g
Number of frets	20 (standard frets)	Case	hard case included
Nut	TUSQ, width 40.0 mm / 1.574"	Accessories	Gibson accessory kit included