First introduced in 1962 as Gibson’s second square shoulder acoustic model (after the Hummingbird™), the Gibson Dove™ is one of the most recognizable acoustic guitars ever made. It has been played by legends such as Elvis, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Alex Lifeson, and Frank Hannon. Now, Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, proudly presents the Epiphone 1963 Dove Reissue, an incredibly faithful recreation of the iconic early Dove models from 1963. This exquisite acoustic guitar features a thermally aged solid spruce top reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing made from quarter-sawn solid spruce. The back and sides are crafted from solid, figured maple, delivering a bright, clear tone with slightly more bass than a Hummingbird, creating a well-balanced sound suitable for a wide range of musical styles. The one-piece, thermally-aged mahogany neck has a rounded profile and is capped with a bound rosewood fretboard with 20 frets and split parallelogram mother-of-pearl inlays.

The 1963 Dove Reissue is richly ornamented and instantly recognizable. The body features multi-ply top and back binding, and the dove-shaped rosewood bridge plate has two mother-of-pearl dove inlays. A compensated bone saddle ensures precise intonation, and the nut and bridge pins are also bone. The iconic Dove pickguard showcases a mother-of-pearl dove. On the headstock, Kluson® Waffleback tuners with metal Keystone buttons offer stable tuning. The headstock features a two-ply white and black truss rod cover engraved “DOVE,” while the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown are inlaid in aged mother-of-pearl. Completing the vintage aesthetic, the Gibson-style “open book” headstock has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the rear.

For modern performance, the 1963 Dove Reissue comes equipped with a built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system, making it stage and studio-ready. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics is included for protection during travel or gigs. Available at Sky Music Australia, this reissue combines vintage elegance, premium tonewoods, and modern electronics for an exceptional playing experience.

Features

• Authentic 1963 Dove reissue by Epiphone, inspired by Gibson Custom
• Thermally aged solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
• Solid figured maple back and sides for bright, balanced tone
• One-piece thermally-aged mahogany neck with rounded profile
• Bound rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays
• Traditional Dove pickguard with mother-of-pearl inlay
• Dove-shaped rosewood bridge plate with mother-of-pearl inlays
• Kluson® Waffleback tuners with metal Keystone buttons
• L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC electronics for stage-ready performance
• Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics
• Available at Sky Music Australia

Specs

Category	Acoustic-Electric
Series	1963 Dove Reissue
Orientation	Right-Hand
Color	Natural
Body Material	Solid Figured Maple
Top Material	Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
Body Shape	Dove
Body Finish	Vintage Gloss
Neck Material	One-Piece Mahogany, Thermally Aged
Neck Shape	Rounded
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 304.8mm
Position Inlays	Split Parallelogram Mother-of-Pearl
Number of Frets	20
Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7mm
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.69" / 42.86mm
Electronics	L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC
Bridge	Dove-Style Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dove Inlays, Compensated Bone Saddle
Pickguard	Acrylic/Celluloid Sandwich with Mother-of-Pearl Dove
Tuning Machines	Kluson Waffleback with Metal Keystone Buttons
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Case/Gigbag	Red Line-Inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics