1992 Orville by Gibson DOVE, Beautiful condition.

[Princess-Isabela]

Thread updated with new pictures, details up to date.

For sale an amazing acoustic guitar, highly sought after - Orville by Gibson (Made in Japan), for those who don't know (Gibson's first name was Orville),
incredible craftmanship.

Orville by Gibson were the only guitars licensed by Gibson in Japan.

Orville by Gibson Dove Acoustic, comes with original hard case, Serial Number: AG205081, year of production 1992.

beautiful finish and attention to details, in great condition, very well preserved over the years.

here are the details taken from official Gibson 1991 catalog :

"New Legend born from Gibson tradition, the oldest and longest in the world."

Dove w/PU - price, Y105,000 yens(equivalent to about $1,200 today)
Style: Dreadnought
Body Back: Maple w binding 2 ply & center stripe
Rim: Maple w binding (3 ply)
Top: Book matched Spruce w binding (4 ply)
Neck: Mahogany, neck joints at 14 fret
Scale: 25 1/2
Nut: 4,1cm (1 3/4 inch)
Bridge: plastic on Rosewood bridge-base w Dove wiring inlay
Machine heads: Nickel plated "Kluson" type
Pickup: Piezo type
Control:1 volume Tone 3 band EQ (slide control)
Pickguard: Original Dove pattern engraved tortoise shell type
Finish: Antique Cherry

guitar comes with original case and will be well packed,

I've paid over $1,500 + shipping, but I'm selling it for $1,200 and that includes priority mail shipping(from California) with signature confirmation(trackable online), I'll
use lots of bubblewrap around the case to guarantee safe arrival.
let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

bump for an awesome guitar.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

first post has been completely modified, I've added pictures of better quality showing all the details you would need,
ain't she a beaut?
I'm sure somebody out there is looking for killer acoustic like this.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

price dropped from $1,400 to $1,200.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

bump.
if you're in a market for acoustic - this is it.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

still available.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

cannot believe this amazing instrument hasn't found a new owner yet.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

.....

 

[Princess-Isabela]

shipping included in price.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

more pictures added.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

still for grabs.
battery was just changed for a new one so you're set for couple of years 8)

 

[Princess-Isabela]

$1,200 takes it...

 

[Princess-Isabela]

major update, pictures completely revised and all the details are in my first post, check it out.
one beautiful guitar.
please contact me if you have any questions.

 

[Princess-Isabela]

up we go.