For Sale: 2014 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition Dove Vintage Cherry Sunburst w/ OHSC + COA

Up for sale is a 2014 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition Dove in Vintage Cherry Sunburst, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity.

Built by the Gibson Custom Shop, this limited-edition Dove pays tribute to the coveted early-1960s originals while incorporating premium modern craftsmanship. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, beautifully figured flamed maple back and sides, traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, and the iconic engraved Dove pickguard, this is one of Gibson's most visually striking and articulate square-shouldered dreadnoughts.

Finished in a gorgeous Vintage Cherry Sunburst, this Custom Shop example perfectly captures the elegance of the original '60s Dove while offering outstanding playability and factory-installed LR Baggs electronics for the stage or studio.

Condition

Excellent – 9/10

• Light surface scratches
• A few small dings from careful use
• Small amount of finish checking

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

The guitar is 100% original with no cracks, breaks, repairs, or modifications.

The neck is straight, the original frets are in excellent condition with minimal wear, and the guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays beautifully up and down the neck with excellent action and outstanding resonance.

The original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity are included.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition Dove
• Year: 2014
• Serial Number: 11984053
• Finish: Vintage Cherry Sunburst Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Square-Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Flamed Maple
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Neck Depth: .81" at the 1st Fret
• Neck Depth: .88" at the 9th Fret
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
• Bridge: Traditional Rosewood Dove Bridge
• Nut: Bone
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Grover Keystone
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC Under-Saddle Pickup with Soundhole-Mounted Volume & Tone Controls
• Pickguard: Vintage-Style Engraved Dove
• Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Electronics & Features

The Dove has long been one of Gibson's premier acoustic models, prized for its powerful projection, sparkling clarity, and unmistakable visual style. This Custom Shop version faithfully recreates the features that made the original 1960s Doves so desirable while delivering the consistency and craftsmanship expected from Gibson's Custom Shop.

The solid Sitka spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides produces a bright, articulate voice with exceptional note definition and outstanding projection. The factory-installed L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system offers natural amplified tone, making this guitar equally at home on stage, in the studio, or around the campfire.

Visually, the Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish beautifully complements the figured maple, while the engraved Dove pickguard, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, and multi-ply binding complete one of Gibson's most iconic acoustic designs.

Tone & Feel

The Dove delivers the crisp, piano-like response that has made it a favorite among professional musicians for decades.

Compared to mahogany-bodied acoustics, the flamed maple back and sides provide exceptional clarity, tighter bass, and brilliant high-end sparkle while maintaining plenty of warmth and dynamic range. Whether you're strumming full chords, fingerpicking, or flatpicking, every note remains clear and articulate.

The Rounded mahogany neck feels exceptionally comfortable, and at 5 lbs 6 oz, the guitar has a substantial yet balanced feel that inspires confidence every time you pick it up.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.

At the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight every cosmetic imperfection, including the small amount of finish checking and other signs of honest use.

We don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.

Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.

We are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation, so you can buy with complete confidence.

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This 2014 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition Dove in Vintage Cherry Sunburst is a beautiful, all-original example that combines Custom Shop craftsmanship, stunning flamed maple, and the bold, articulate tone that has made the Dove one of Gibson's most iconic acoustic guitars.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp

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