Gibson Elvis Dove

The Gibson Elvis Dove at a glance

With the Gibson Elvis Dove, the traditional manufacturer from Bozeman in Montana dedicates a very special acoustic guitar to none other than the "King or Rock and Roll". acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk in dreadnought format, which is based on the square-shoulder model that Elvis used for his legendary Aloha From Hawaii performance in 1973. The medium-sized instrument produces a warm and authentic sound so that evergreens such as Heartbreak Hotel or Blue Suede Shoes can be performed true to the original and in proper style. The round neck also offers the best conditions for easy fingering in all fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. Gold-plated tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners also guarantee precise tuning of the stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings.. In addition to the typical pickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick., the extensive guitar is equipped with numerous mother-of-pearl inlays and an elegant black high-gloss finish. pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. for use on stage. A hardshellGuitar case:
Case case is included in the scope of delivery.

Construction and woods

As the topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body is made of solid Sitka spruce, the guitar produces clear mid-range and subtle treble frequencies. The solid maple bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., on the other hand, colors the sound with warm and rich bass frequencies, making the acoustic guitar ideal for accompanying vocals. In addition, the flat Scalloped-XCeiling bracing:
Bracing bracing ensures a quick response so that the full sound potential can unfold even with light strumming. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck is very easy to play thanks to its round profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat. All 20 frets, which are set into a rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. can be accessed comfortably. The characteristic DoveBridge:
Bridge bridge is also made of rosewood.

Hardware and design

To ensure clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. of the stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings., the compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and the 44.45 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. are made of bone. Gold-plated Grover Keystone tuners are set into the typical Gibson headstock, making it easy to tune the instrument. ParallelogramFingerboard inlays:
inlays inlays made of mother-of-pearl are worked into the fretboard, which serve as a guide and are in tune with the mother-of-pearl inlays in the bridge. Another highlight is undoubtedly the extensive black pickguard in classic Dove format, which enriches the instrument in a very tasteful way. The Gibson Elvis Dove is rounded off by the black and white truss rod cover, on which the name of the style icon is engraved.

Electronics

An active L. R. Baggs VTC pickup system is installed in the body for amplified use, which uses a piezo element to transmit the acoustic sound of the guitar directly to the amplifier. The tone and volume can be conveniently adjusted via a control concealed in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar.. The 9 V block battery is stored in a nylon bag in the body of the instrument.