{"product_id":"2009-gibson-custom-shop-doves-in-flight-antique-natural-lr-baggs-hifi-w-ohsc","title":"2009 Gibson Custom Shop Doves In Flight Antique Natural LR Baggs HiFi w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor Sale: 2009 Gibson Custom Shop Doves In Flight – Antique Natural | LR Baggs HiFi | OHSC\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e2009 Gibson Custom Shop Doves In Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e in beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Doves In Flight represents one of the most elaborate and visually striking interpretations of Gibson’s legendary Dove ever produced. Built by Gibson’s acoustic craftsmen in Montana, it takes the classic square-shoulder Dove platform and elevates it with \u003cstrong\u003eAAA figured flame maple back and sides, an ebony fingerboard, abalone purfling, gold hardware, and an incredible collection of individually engraved mother-of-pearl and abalone dove inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the doves traveling across the ebony fingerboard and headstock to the ornate bridge and pickguard, nearly every detail makes it clear that this is something far beyond a standard production Dove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eLR Baggs HiFi pickup system has been professionally installed\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this guitar an excellent amplified voice while retaining its natural acoustic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scratches from normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome small dings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight clear-coat fogging around the bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall very attractive condition for a 2009 instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some \u003cstrong\u003eslight milky\/cloudy appearance in the clear coat surrounding the bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of cosmetic fogging or \"blushing\" can occur in the finish around areas where moisture, temperature changes, and finish stress are concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is cosmetic only. The bridge is solid and is not lifting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want to make this particularly clear so there is no confusion between the cosmetic appearance of the finish and an actual structural bridge issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, or structural issues\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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