GibsonDove
The maple-backed square-shoulder dreadnought with the dove inlays.
- Acoustic guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1962–nowmade
- 8listings now
· 26% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
8 listings
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Gibson Dove 2007 Dreadnought Acoustic Antique Natural with original Hardcase Brighton
Hard case
Hard case2007 USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer ryanjforey · 100% · 25 feedback£2,804 incl. £23 delivery 26% below typical -
2020 Gibson Dove Original in Antique Natural Acoustic Guitar London
Case not stated
2020 USANatural / woodPrivate seller patguitars · 100% · 311 feedback£3,086 incl. £29 delivery 21% below typical -
Gibson Dove 2011 Natural Top, Antique Cherry Back and Sides Congleton
Case not stated
2011 USARedShop / dealer rad_guitars · 100% · 359 feedback£3,560 incl. £60 delivery 9% below typical -
2008 Gibson Elvis Dove (Black Dove) with original case and paperwork Norwich
Hard case
Hard case2008 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer finecityguitars · 100% · 20 feedback£3,627 incl. £50 delivery About typical -
Gibson Dove Natural 2001 London
Case not stated
2001 USANatural / woodShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£3,909 incl. £60 delivery About typical -
1997 Gibson '60 Dove Acoustic dreadnought Re Issue and orig. hard shell case London
Hard case
Hard case1997 USAShop / dealer newkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£4,240 incl. £40 delivery 13% above typical -
Gibson Dove Original in Vintage Cherry Sunburst #22484043 Selby
Case not stated
USASunburstShop / dealer wildwireguitars · 100% · 1,636 feedback£4,399 free delivery 13% above typical -
Gibson Dove Factory Black 1977 London
Case not stated
1977 USABlackShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£5,009 incl. £60 delivery 28% above typical
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Before you buy a used Dove
- Look at the top and the bridge. Ask for photos along the top from the side: a bulge behind the bridge, or a bridge lifting at its back edge, means a repair is coming. Small finish cracks are cosmetic; cracks in the wood that open and close aren't.
- Check the action and the neck angle. If the saddle has been sanded right down to get a low action, the guitar may need a neck reset, which costs several hundred pounds.
- Ask how it's been kept. Acoustics dry out in centrally heated homes. A guitar stored in its case with a humidifier is a better buy than one hung on a wall above a radiator.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Dove worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Gibson Dove typically costs £3,768, including postage, across 8 listings from £2,804. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Dove?
The maple-backed square-shoulder dreadnought with the dove inlays. Made in USA. Made 1962–now.
Which years of the Dove are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1977 to 2020. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Dove on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
