It was very sad news to hear of Eddie Van Halen's passing today. I'll never forget where I was when I first read the news, just finishing recording with this dove. RIP reverb.com/item/33718096-gibson-dove-acoustic-electric-ebony-made-2-measure?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ imp.i114863.net/trogly 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ reverb.grsm.io/earn10 ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/ 🎸New Guitar Day Program: troglysguitarshow.com/ngd/
@@mattdavies7809 Prince? Glenn Frye? Rick Parfit? Maurice White? George Martin? George Michael? Maybe not people who's music you're not listening to, but all very influential musicians. And you could even go a few days back into 2015 and take Lemmy along...
Shitty day Eddie Dies and my only guitar I own gets stolen. Been unemployed since March cause of covid and about run out of money for food and rent. At least I got this great video to watch.
@@marions.120 That's awesome! And it's really cleaver to keep them safe, I believe the rosewood ones are the most desirable. And is such a cool background history and the whole keeping it into the family thing! Congrats bud!
In the late 70's/ early 80's UK , copies of black Gibson Doves were quite popular sellers in mail order catalogues. They were always black . My brother bought one , I think it was branded Antoria. I always assumed because of this that black was the standard Gibson colour for the model. My brother loved it because it was his "Elvis" guitar !
Hes already said in previous videos he is very well aware of them but is not interested In reviewing them, regardless of they are made in the same factory by the same people
Never owned a acoustic guitar before i been looking at two companies first one is Taylor and Gibson i know Jason Aldean has a Gibson acoustic. That dove inlay on the pick guard amazing R.I.P Eddie Van Halen
The Dove is such a beautiful instrument. I bought an Epiphone Dove, and it had a very Les Paul feeling slim neck. It wasn't very loud, but sounded great as a strumming guitar. However, after about a month the neck started bending to a point where it was unplayable due to severe fret buzz (at 12th-14th fret). Traded it in for a new Dove, same thing happened. Got my money back and bought a Yamaha, and it has stayed straight and in tune for several years. Couldn't be happier with the Yamaha!
That's the big selling point for Gibson over Martin's and Taylor's, unplugged they sound great and just boom! They are designed this way so you don't necessarily need to have them amped up. Now I don't know that much about acoustics so I am sure the Martin and Taylor fan club would say that those companies have this or that model that keeps up or is better than Gibson's, lol everyone always has a better one huh? I don't really see why there would be such an issue in the Gibson world of Dove vs Hummingbird, they are two totally different beasts, you cannot compare them. Gibson went with the maple sides and back to try and get more of the treble sounds out. You can take a Les Paul with a maple cap and one without and hear the difference, the maple is snappier, so if you can tell on an electric, you will certainly tell on an acoustic. I have a Hummingbird Pro, the Epiphone version (LOLOLOL)! When I bought it I read some of the reviews and they were saying the Epiphone version was "just as good as the Gibson" or some even said, " I have the Gibson version and this Epiphone is better and costs but a fraction of the price.". So I bought mine, $300 brand new! When it arrived and I took it out of the box, I instantly knew it was not going to sound anywhere near the Gibson version and boy was I right!! It's a decent acoustic for that price, but comparing it to a Gibson? No way!! It's no where near as good. But for $300 it is a decent guitar.
I've had a 1978 Dove for 25 years. Fell in love with it at first tryout. No built-in electronics and I have no desire to put any in. Mine sounds just as satisfyingly thumpy as the one in the video but a lot of sustained treble comes out as well, which makes it great for melodic fingerstyle playing (despite a neck that is a slight bit skinnier than ideal for my hands). Obviously a super rhythm instrument as well.
Very nice💥 I still have mine, that I bought Brand New in 1977 -- Mine was made in Kalamazoo Mi. The case is pretty beat up, I still have the little' Gibson booklet, that came with it, and I my" Gibson Identifation card that came with it. Still plays great! It has never' been to a Luithier' I guess it does need a few frets tho. My tuners are not' grovers. Their bell' shaped. 🎶
A local..singer songwriter bought a black dove a few years back..& she let me play it...very nice..( then I went home & looked up the price)..6500.00 jeebus!
Have you ever reviewed any Maton guitars? They're made famous by Tommy Emmanuel and as a fellow Aussie I would like to see what you think of them. Personally I have an EM255C Dreadnought with AP5-Pro pickup. I've had it for about 7-8 years. Are Maton's available in the states?
Did he just play some Incubus? Sure I heard some America in there too? Sounded like Gerry Beckley (I met him once, coz I knew his mum lol). I really dig Doves. They have a pretty unique tone but I prefer J-200's tbh
I realize this post is three years old. The Strip down center of back side is known as the Marquetry strip. A rather quite beautiful touch in my opinion. I believe it also helps to pretty up two piece backs with the more grain visible guitars that would otherwise not seam together as well due to grain differences. Thanks Trogly!
I'm not an acoustic player, I don't have any real interest in acoustics, but I loved this video. It was informative, and I agree with every opinion Trogly expressed. I thought Trogly's playing was nice, as well. I really liked that rosewood fretboard, and bonus, no fret nibs. I hate nibs. I loved the inlays, as well. Trogly is right, they should have only done the top black and left wood grain showing with stains for the rest of the guitar. Overall, a really nice guitar, as far as looks, but I don't know enough otherwise to talk about the acoustic quality. I liked it. It might be nice to see a Hummingbird now, as a comparison video. Really nice video, Trogly.
I worked out at Gibson MT for years and if someone ordered a Gibson Dove we would just use plan maple and none of the class 4 A wood. The reason that people love the dove is it is slightly brighter in tone than the Hummingbird and that longer scale also did not allow the maple to get thin sounding. However all the braces are the same.
Cool guitar, but man, it really doesn't sound that great. That's the charm of a Gibson acoustic. You want one even though a $350 yamaha would kill most of them in a blind sound test.
Yep the Elvis Dove looks like trash. Besides, although i like colored finish on a guitar, I want it to be transparent so that the grain of the wood shows.
Thank you for doing this one. I had a Hummingbird for a long time until an ex stole it. I’ve always thought of replacing it with a natural Dove. Great review. Would love to see you review a Hummingbird also.
It was very sad news to hear of Eddie Van Halen's passing today. I'll never forget where I was when I first read the news, just finishing recording with this dove. RIP
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Plz get a frankenstrat and review it in honor of the legend mr eddie van halen
Maybe get your hands on a Shark for a tribute? If you asked me “WYRON?” yesterday I’d said hell no, but now I’d give it a go.
i was just about to comment Rip EVH
Wow I learned it here :(
🥀🥀🥀
trogly, you HAVE to review the EVH Frankenstrat now, to honor the legend..
Everyone like this plz if we get enough we can maybe get him to do it
+1
i second that
Plx @troglyguitarshow
I agree. Wasn’t a huge fan of his music but his guitars were cool. I’m painting a guitar in that finish now as a tribute.
Today is a very sad day
Rip Eddie Van Halen
Only Guitarists can only understand the magnitude of what was lost today, Neal Peart now Eddie, worst year ever RIP Eddie.
add to that peter green,john prine,ennio moricone this has truly been one off worst years for losses
I was already crying. Now I don't want to stop for a while longer.
@@mattdavies7809 Forgot about 2016?
www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38262434
2016 ?? cohen and bowie only ones on my playlist ,an thats a few songs compared to albums by j,prine and p,green
@@mattdavies7809
Prince?
Glenn Frye?
Rick Parfit?
Maurice White?
George Martin?
George Michael?
Maybe not people who's music you're not listening to, but all very influential musicians.
And you could even go a few days back into 2015 and take Lemmy along...
Very sad day for the guitar world. RIP Eddie. Your influence and inspiration will greatLy be missed but never forgotten. Rest easy EVH. 1955-2020
“You have to choose a side! You can’t like both”
Some would choose the Dove, and some may choose the Hummingbird, but real spooky boys pick the Bat.
Ozzy picked both a bat and dove...
Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen 😔😔😔🙏🙏👑🎸
Couldnt wait to get those new Van Halen cassettes when we were in high school to hear Eddies latest licks! RIP EVH🎸❤
RIP Eddie. Truly the GOAT 😢
REST IN PEACE EDDIE
Shitty day Eddie Dies and my only guitar I own gets stolen. Been unemployed since March cause of covid and about run out of money for food and rent. At least I got this great video to watch.
Sounds to me like you need a violin.
Hope your luck changes soon.
@@guitarocd9984
He doesn't
stay strong bro
Sorry for both of your losses Man. Death and thieves both suck.
HOW???
Please, do more Gibson/Martin acoustics!
RIP EVH
I have 1943 J-45. Great sounding instrument. And yes, mic’d sounded better.
A 1943 J-45 banner is my dream acoustic guitar! Does it have rosewood or mahogany body? And the top is spruce or mahogany?
Lucas Gratão -Looks like rosewood body with spruce top. My Godfather bought it for $45 during WW II. I’ve had it before I even played. ✌️🤪🎸
Marion S. j45 with rosewood those are ultra rare. That's dope :)
Great player, but I keep it in a secure location with some of my others, especially when I’m traveling. Sounds amazing.
@@marions.120 That's awesome! And it's really cleaver to keep them safe, I believe the rosewood ones are the most desirable. And is such a cool background history and the whole keeping it into the family thing! Congrats bud!
Cool DOVE guitar! Nicer than the hummingbird I agree.
I will always prefer the sound and feel of Taylors, but Gibson Doves are gorgeous guitars. The pickguards are works of art.
RIP EVH.
Do an hour long all Eddies guitars special
Rest in piece Eddy Van Halen
Taylor's are for dentists...
Rest in Peace Eddie. I love you.
I have a PRS acoustic with maple back and sides. I love the tones that produces. Thanks, Trogly 🤘
PRS makes incredible acoustics!
Your Zeppelin was quite good.
My dad has my grandpa's 1967 Dove 🕊. That classic cherry burst and beautiful pickguard is near impossible to beat visually.
Incubus riffage.. 👌
A friend of mine snagged a Dove, cannot remember the year and color, from a garage sale for.....$50. I am sure he still has it
RIP Eddie
In the late 70's/ early 80's UK , copies of black Gibson Doves were quite popular sellers in mail order catalogues. They were always black . My brother bought one , I think it was branded Antoria. I always assumed because of this that black was the standard Gibson colour for the model. My brother loved it because it was his "Elvis" guitar !
Have you ever reviewed a “heritage” guitar still made in the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo? A new 150 may be worth a try...
Hes already said in previous videos he is very well aware of them but is not interested In reviewing them, regardless of they are made in the same factory by the same people
That's a fantastic ebony dove! Great episode.nice mom gift
Got myself a Natural Dove last month... It's beautiful
I'm trying to hit the like button 2499 times but it's seems to be broken.....get that thing fixed man.
My uncle has a 79 black dove. Gorgeous guitar.
Please Trogly....review an EVH guitar. Please? RIP EDDIE VANHALEN
“Marquetry strip” is how you refer to the strip in the centre of the back of the guitar.
Nice
Never owned a acoustic guitar before i been looking at two companies first one is Taylor and Gibson i know Jason Aldean has a Gibson acoustic. That dove inlay on the pick guard amazing R.I.P Eddie Van Halen
@Conor Winston ok thank you
I'd recommend Taylor, having owned and played both. But it's all subjective. Idk what you're into. Best advice, go find and play both 👍🏻
Thanks
My uncle has a black dove from 1979. Gorgeous guitar. Thankful he lets me jam on it from time to time.
Call of Ktulu :)
I love the Doves in flight model. Reminds me of the engravings on old shot guns.
Wow that babe I’m gonna leave you room mic sounded spot on 👌🏻
I have this guitar. I use it for gigging. I absolutely love it. My fave.
The gibson g45 is the best valued acoustic on the market. You should check it out.
The Dove is such a beautiful instrument. I bought an Epiphone Dove, and it had a very Les Paul feeling slim neck. It wasn't very loud, but sounded great as a strumming guitar.
However, after about a month the neck started bending to a point where it was unplayable due to severe fret buzz (at 12th-14th fret). Traded it in for a new Dove, same thing happened. Got my money back and bought a Yamaha, and it has stayed straight and in tune for several years. Couldn't be happier with the Yamaha!
NO MORE 15 SEC. COMMERCIALS
WTF!!!
Trogley I don’t think you know what “Whacky Tobaccy” is lol! Love the video!
That's the big selling point for Gibson over Martin's and Taylor's, unplugged they sound great and just boom! They are designed this way so you don't necessarily need to have them amped up. Now I don't know that much about acoustics so I am sure the Martin and Taylor fan club would say that those companies have this or that model that keeps up or is better than Gibson's, lol everyone always has a better one huh? I don't really see why there would be such an issue in the Gibson world of Dove vs Hummingbird, they are two totally different beasts, you cannot compare them. Gibson went with the maple sides and back to try and get more of the treble sounds out. You can take a Les Paul with a maple cap and one without and hear the difference, the maple is snappier, so if you can tell on an electric, you will certainly tell on an acoustic. I have a Hummingbird Pro, the Epiphone version (LOLOLOL)! When I bought it I read some of the reviews and they were saying the Epiphone version was "just as good as the Gibson" or some even said, " I have the Gibson version and this Epiphone is better and costs but a fraction of the price.". So I bought mine, $300 brand new! When it arrived and I took it out of the box, I instantly knew it was not going to sound anywhere near the Gibson version and boy was I right!! It's a decent acoustic for that price, but comparing it to a Gibson? No way!! It's no where near as good. But for $300 it is a decent guitar.
The tobacco finish isn’t a faded cherry burst, it’s its own finish. They’ve done several runs of tobacco burst Doves.
I'm talking about original doves - not reissues
nice!
Awesome guitar had no idea that they came out in 1962 good information thanks
who wants a frankrenstrat Review 👍
I have found my next acoustic guitar , i love that ebony dove (beautiful)!!!
That piezo... all the tone vanishes compared to a room mic... and it doesn’t help that this doesn’t have a tone control.
I've had a 1978 Dove for 25 years. Fell in love with it at first tryout. No built-in electronics and I have no desire to put any in. Mine sounds just as satisfyingly thumpy as the one in the video but a lot of sustained treble comes out as well, which makes it great for melodic fingerstyle playing (despite a neck that is a slight bit skinnier than ideal for my hands). Obviously a super rhythm instrument as well.
Beautiful sounding guitar.
I've got a few nice acoustics.. 42 Gibson j45, 64 Gibson Dove, 68 Gibson Dove, Epiphone Hummingbird Pro
I just started learning guitar and I picked up an epiphone dove it’s pretty sweet
I have an early 70's Dove Custom, almost totally cherry red.
That is a sexy guitar. Imagine if it was trans black.... I can’t even....I have no words for how amazing that would be.
You have to do a evh guitar now
Great instrument
I love your close-ups of details
Any chance we see a Peavey Wolfgang in memory of EVH, Trogly?
R.I.P E.V.H
Fluorescent glue holding the neck together
Looks quite cool. Needs ebony fretboard and some inalys on headstock for extra fancyness
But if you used ebony, it would be too much black with no contrast. That rosewood was beautiful as well.
The high e string bridge pin is slightly off center.
Wacky tobacky finish would be green.
Incubus!!! I'm going to learn how to play that today!!!
Hummingbirds are cleaner. Vintage univox hummingbird is loudest acoustic I’ve ever played
Very nice💥 I still have mine, that I bought Brand New in 1977 -- Mine was made in Kalamazoo Mi. The case is pretty beat up, I still have the little' Gibson booklet, that came with it, and I my" Gibson Identifation card that came with it. Still plays great! It has never' been to a Luithier' I guess it does need a few frets tho. My tuners are not' grovers. Their bell' shaped. 🎶
A local..singer songwriter bought a black dove a few years back..& she let me play it...very nice..( then I went home & looked up the price)..6500.00 jeebus!
I have a black Epiphone Dove and it’s still my main acoustic. Love it.
Have you ever reviewed any Maton guitars? They're made famous by Tommy Emmanuel and as a fellow Aussie I would like to see what you think of them. Personally I have an EM255C Dreadnought with AP5-Pro pickup. I've had it for about 7-8 years. Are Maton's available in the states?
I have a 1997 Historic Reissue Dove...I haven't been able to find any information about what makes it different from a regular issue Dove...any ideas?
I prefer maple back/sides acoustics, they really punch through the mix.
Did he just play some Incubus? Sure I heard some America in there too? Sounded like Gerry Beckley (I met him once, coz I knew his mum lol). I really dig Doves. They have a pretty unique tone but I prefer J-200's tbh
I know a guy that has a Doves in flight and the saddle lifted off after 12 months.
I realize this post is three years old. The Strip down center of back side is known as the Marquetry strip. A rather quite beautiful touch in my opinion. I believe it also helps to pretty up two piece backs with the more grain visible guitars that would otherwise not seam together as well due to grain differences. Thanks Trogly!
Taylor acoustics sound suprisingly terrible for their price range
this video makes me regret selling my 2010 hummingbird :(
maybe ill jump ship and go join the dove crowd !
and whats that song at 13.30? megadeth?
I'm not an acoustic player, I don't have any real interest in acoustics, but I loved this video. It was informative, and I agree with every opinion Trogly expressed. I thought Trogly's playing was nice, as well. I really liked that rosewood fretboard, and bonus, no fret nibs. I hate nibs. I loved the inlays, as well. Trogly is right, they should have only done the top black and left wood grain showing with stains for the rest of the guitar. Overall, a really nice guitar, as far as looks, but I don't know enough otherwise to talk about the acoustic quality. I liked it. It might be nice to see a Hummingbird now, as a comparison video. Really nice video, Trogly.
I worked out at Gibson MT for years and if someone ordered a Gibson Dove we would just use plan maple and none of the class 4 A wood. The reason that people love the dove is it is slightly brighter in tone than the Hummingbird and that longer scale also did not allow the maple to get thin sounding. However all the braces are the same.
Cool guitar, but man, it really doesn't sound that great. That's the charm of a Gibson acoustic. You want one even though a $350 yamaha would kill most of them in a blind sound test.
Who wants an ebony Dove?🕊
Elvis Presley would. All black pick guard tho
youtuber matthew scott bought one of the TOM doves, and it is WRECKED - but it sounds like heaven.
I’m pretty sure that a “whacky tabacky” finish would be green. Just sayin 🤣
Do the 2012 TV Billie Joe Double Cut Les Paul Jr. next please! Love your videos btw!
Geee..piezo has a quacky sound! Awful to my ears!
That fancy one with all the extra dove inlays must be the Cabela's signature series...
Hey Trogly Remember that 50s les Paul you talked about on goodwill well Matthew Scott bought it and a has a video on it on UA-cam you gotta see it
if you want a great acoustic guitar try a mossman from the 1970 to 78, wonderful full sound
Can you get the dove with the nut width 1.575..? Artist taper.
Man, I´d LOVE it if you reviewed of the new J-200! Please, make it happen!
Hi
check out KT Tunstalls all white Dove from the custom shop! dream guitar
What was the song he played after drive!? My brain isn’t working right now!
Doves in flight are definitely not trash. Love the trogster, but that was blasphemy.
Yep the Elvis Dove looks like trash. Besides, although i like colored finish on a guitar, I want it to be transparent so that the grain of the wood shows.
That’s a Beautiful guitar! 😎👍🏼❤️🇺🇸
Thank you for doing this one. I had a Hummingbird for a long time until an ex stole it. I’ve always thought of replacing it with a natural Dove. Great review. Would love to see you review a Hummingbird also.
I’ll bet the Doves in flight are popular with pheasant hunters.
this guitar sound fabulous.........rich and smooth