Gibson Custom Shop 1960's Dove VCS Special (2015)

The Gibson Custom Shop 1960's Dove VCS Special (2015, Bozeman Montana) faithfully captures the majestic sound and iconic visual aesthetics of the golden-era 1960s square-shoulder dreadnought. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, solid flame maple back and sides, and traditional hand-scalloped bracing, it delivers bold, punchy projection with articulate treble clarity and tight low-end snap. Outfitted with the hand-painted and inlaid Dove pickguard, pearl-inlaid double-dove rosewood bridge, and upgraded with an aftermarket L.R.Baggs Lyric acoustic microphone pickup system, this instrument is fully primed for both studio and stage performance.

• Custom Shop Bozeman Build: Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana with select tonewoods and a vibrant Vintage Cherry Sunburst (VCS) finish
• Maple Square-Shoulder Tonewoods: Solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid flame maple back and sides for crisp definition and powerful acoustic projection
• Iconic Dove Appointments: Traditional engraved Dove pickguard, mother-of-pearl parallelogram fingerboard inlays, and pearl-inlaid bridge
• L.R.Baggs Lyric Pickup Upgrade: Aftermarket internal microphone pickup system installed with soundhole volume/presence controls
• Complete with Case & COA: Includes the original Gibson Acoustic hardshell case, framed Certificate of Authenticity (COA), and factory paperwork

✅ Condition Details

• Functionality: Fully tested & 100% functional. The aftermarket L.R.Baggs Lyric pickup system operates cleanly with excellent dynamic acoustic output. Truss rod and tuning machines function smoothly.
• Neck & Frets:
• • Neck Profile: Exhibits a minor twist (slight forward relief on the 6th-string side, straight on the 1st-string side).
  • Fret Life: Approximately 80% remaining.
• Cosmetics & Hardware:
• • Hardware: Natural dulling and tarnish visible on the metal tuning machines.
  • Body Finish: Clean used condition with only light handling marks and faint polishing scuffs. No structural cracks or repairs.
  • Hardshell Case: Functions properly; shows light edge scuffs on the outer vinyl piping/perimeter (photo DSCN0809.JPG-01.jpg).

🛠️ 【Technical Specs】

• Brand: Gibson Custom Shop (Acoustic)
• Model: 1960's Dove VCS Special
• Serial Number: 12055045
• Year of Manufacture: 2015
• Color: Vintage Cherry Sunburst (VCS)
• Body Shape: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Flame Maple
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms (Dove inlays on bridge)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (Long Scale)
• Nut Width: 1.725" (approx. 43.8 mm)
• Electronics: L.R.Baggs Lyric Acoustic Microphone System (Aftermarket installed)
• Origin: Made in Bozeman, Montana, USA

📦 【Included】

• Gibson Acoustic Original Hardshell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity (Framed COA)
• Owner's Manual & Gibson Warranty Leaflet
• Case Candy (Keychain, picks, cloth pack)

🏢 Store Information

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