I agree 100% however the humming-bird has a much more comfortable neck for fast power chord strumming and it has a thinner neck compared to the dove pro. I spent a lot of time between the dove and the humming bird and I love them both equally. the humming bird neck is faster and sounds warmer while the dove sounds bright and has a BIG voice. They both have beautiful voices and I'm going to save up to buy them both in the long run
Just ordered my epiphone dove pro white limited edition this morning and I am very much looking forward to getting my hands on it sometime shortly after July 4th
Great review. Thank you. I think this guitars offers great balance between quality/value and price. Sounds very well and does what it is supposed to do. =)
I also keep Gibson light gauge 12 53 on my humming bird because I like the sound of those strings on this particular epiphone and I probably would put them on the dove too
Hi. The video helped me in deciding my purchase and thank you for that. I just was about to pull the plug on the hummingbird pro but ordered a dove pro instead. How do you change the preamp batteries on this? Thanks!
This is a great guitar for the price. I own a Gibson Hummingbird Studio which is $2,000 USD and obviously there is a huge difference when I play this and the Epiphone but man for only $300.00 USD that I paid for the Dove you can't beat it. Throw on some Gibson J200 ultra light strings and make that guitar sing.
thanks, I'm leaning away from this - stunner - think the Fenders maple accoustic 356 oration sound betters, this also this lacks the cutaway which I want for higher fret access. The maple really delivers that soaking up of the percussion -filters it away- nice soft attack but clean. Dove Wins on visual and price hands down..
I own one and my EKO sounds muuuuch better. The dove pro has no volume at all, unbalanced between highs and lows. If you want a nice looking guitar ok, if you want to play and record...no!
I bought an Epiphone Dove Pro and I was disappointed in the sound. I like the build quality (Indonesian) so I straightened the neck a little,redressed the frets and bought a bone saddle that I lowered and the sound difference is amazing.
Ordered one yesterday,would love to have done it at my local shop,but getting it from “the German “ expect to get next week. Very good video mate. Bit of a newbie to acoustic (30 + years on the electric though) so your input and review are welcomed Ps,almost got a HB for roughly the same price,got a few electric ones,always been good stuff from them,but resale value is also a factor. Thanks for this
@@bennevis6843 it's brilliant mate,my fingers were killing me first two weeks (electric player) but I live it,sounds really good. Feel it's a good gateway guitar in to Taylor/Martin and more expensive guitars,or why not a masterbuilt Epiphone. Love this one! Cheers s man
@@ettnollbajen9945 thanks, looking at this or a Martin x series because I’m poor lol I just like to strum along and play some Beatles stuff so undecided yet
@@bennevis6843 this guitar is really really good for its money,I know there's other brands equally good in this range,so it's hard picking which one to get. But I'd recommend this one all day long. Hope you can decide on which one to get. Good luck from another poor guitarist:)
@@ettnollbajen9945 lol I just ordered a Martin DX1E like 2 seconds ago. Credit card Job.. I’ll need to work extra hard to pay it off. Some places offer finance as well if you pay in 6 months it’s 0% and 3 payments.. I’ll let you know how how it sounds when it eventually arrives
I can't decide between hummingbird and dove, please help! Both are amazing but i can't test in person.. in my city there isn't these models. Hummingbird or Dove?? Thank you
Patricia Sáinz If I had a choice again I’d go for the Hummingbird as it has mahogany back and sides, which sounds a bit warmer and less bright than the Dove with its maple back and sides. Personal taste really. In my experience a brighter acoustic works better in a band or with other instruments and a warmer acoustic works better solo with just a voice which is what I do. Good luck and thanks for commenting x
Thank you for the video. Very interesting! What strings (gauge, brand, others) do you recommend for this guitar? Thanks again! regards from San Luis Argentina!
I think the newer Epiphone acoustics are closer to Gibson sound, I have the dove which I changed the saddle with a tusk brand saddle and it's now a keeper sounding guitar. Had a n Epiphone masterbuilt AJ500R rosewood that wasn't anywhere close to a Gibson Advanced jumbo sound, way too dark sounding.
My phone went crazy. ANYWAY I WISH I COULD TRADE OUT MY HUMMING BIRD PRO WITH THE EPIPHONE CASE FOR THE EPIPHONE DOVE PRO IN NATURAL I DON'T LIKE THE VIOLIN BURST NO WAY I HAVE SEEN SOME NICE NATURAL ONES BUT THEY sell out
@@PaulWilliamGibson you think this would be a good guitar for Johnny cash type music??? Also eventually want to start learning Nirvana / grunge songs on the acoustic, you think it'd work well for that too?
Can you bar the first fret easily? Some acoustics are a nightmare at the first fret and need the action lowered, so how is the dove? I think it's a bargain, for what you pay it looks and sounds great.
Mr Blue Sky Hi, the factory set up was very good, barre chords at the first fret are easy and comfortable. No problems at all with playability or build quality of this lovely guitar.
PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET THE EPIPHONE DOVE PRO I COULD NOT GET 1 THE LAST 2 YEARS I GOT THE LAST HUMMING BIRD PRO CHERRY RED OUT OF a store in New Jersey I have wore it out for now and I am going nuts trying to get a NATURAL DOVE PRO ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR I am loosing my mind trying to get one for around,,$600 no more than that i can't Afford it I wanted both the humming bird and the dove but I have to sell the humming bird to get the dove it is what I wanted in the first place although I do love the humming bird I take such good care of ifnnmvmvmvvmvmvmvv:
I'm caught between the Hummingbird and the Dove. Both sound equally epic. The price of both is in my opinion a steal.
I agree 100% however the humming-bird has a much more comfortable neck for fast power chord strumming and it has a thinner neck compared to the dove pro. I spent a lot of time between the dove and the humming bird and I love them both equally. the humming bird neck is faster and sounds warmer while the dove sounds bright and has a BIG voice.
They both have beautiful voices and I'm going to save up to buy them both in the long run
Both shite really though.
Thank you Paul for this great video, I just decided to purchase the Dove today and you convinced me ! Greetings from Los Angeles in quarantine 2020
Carlos Eduardo Paiva Glad you enjoyed the video, enjoy the Dove!
Great review. I've been thinking of getting the Epiphone Dove. I wanted the limited edition white one but that finish you've got is beautiful.
This is really useful thanks Paul
A very informative video, easy to watch video. I've ordered a Dove on the strength of it. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Much appreciated.
Carl Feehan thanks for taking the time to comment, hope you enjoy your Dove!
@@PaulWilliamGibson The Dove is awesome. Thanks again.
Just ordered my epiphone dove pro white limited edition this morning and I am very much looking forward to getting my hands on it sometime shortly after July 4th
Great review. Thank you. I think this guitars offers great balance between quality/value and price. Sounds very well and does what it is supposed to do. =)
MemoUlloah thanks, my pleasure
I also keep Gibson light gauge 12 53 on my humming bird because I like the sound of those strings on this particular epiphone and I probably would put them on the dove too
I’m sold.
Hi. The video helped me in deciding my purchase and thank you for that. I just was about to pull the plug on the hummingbird pro but ordered a dove pro instead. How do you change the preamp batteries on this? Thanks!
This is a great guitar for the price. I own a Gibson Hummingbird Studio which is $2,000 USD and obviously there is a huge difference when I play this and the Epiphone but man for only $300.00 USD that I paid for the Dove you can't beat it. Throw on some Gibson J200 ultra light strings and make that guitar sing.
thanks, I'm leaning away from this - stunner - think the Fenders maple accoustic 356 oration sound betters, this also this lacks the cutaway which I want for higher fret access. The maple really delivers that soaking up of the percussion -filters it away- nice soft attack but clean. Dove Wins on visual and price hands down..
I own one and my EKO sounds muuuuch better. The dove pro has no volume at all, unbalanced between highs and lows. If you want a nice looking guitar ok, if you want to play and record...no!
I bought an Epiphone Dove Pro and I was disappointed in the sound. I like the build quality (Indonesian) so I straightened the neck a little,redressed the frets and bought a bone saddle that I lowered and the sound difference is amazing.
This is a great geetaar, Guyz
Great review, just got the alpine white version
Devin Leitner thanks 👍🏻
Ordered one yesterday,would love to have done it at my local shop,but getting it from “the German “ expect to get next week.
Very good video mate.
Bit of a newbie to acoustic (30 + years on the electric though) so your input and review are welcomed
Ps,almost got a HB for roughly the same price,got a few electric ones,always been good stuff from them,but resale value is also a factor.
Thanks for this
How’s the guitar
@@bennevis6843 it's brilliant mate,my fingers were killing me first two weeks (electric player) but I live it,sounds really good.
Feel it's a good gateway guitar in to Taylor/Martin and more expensive guitars,or why not a masterbuilt Epiphone.
Love this one!
Cheers s man
@@ettnollbajen9945 thanks, looking at this or a Martin x series because I’m poor lol I just like to strum along and play some Beatles stuff so undecided yet
@@bennevis6843 this guitar is really really good for its money,I know there's other brands equally good in this range,so it's hard picking which one to get.
But I'd recommend this one all day long.
Hope you can decide on which one to get.
Good luck from another poor guitarist:)
@@ettnollbajen9945 lol I just ordered a Martin DX1E like 2 seconds ago. Credit card Job.. I’ll need to work extra hard to pay it off. Some places offer finance as well if you pay in 6 months it’s 0% and 3 payments.. I’ll let you know how how it sounds when it eventually arrives
Wow I thought the back of the dove was not what yours is can you please help me get one
Hi. Congratulations for video. One question? Originale Strings? 0.12?
I'm seriously contemplating this one or the Hummingbird... Nearly convinced that it's this one.
I'd use Plectrum strings.
I can't decide between hummingbird and dove, please help! Both are amazing but i can't test in person.. in my city there isn't these models. Hummingbird or Dove?? Thank you
Patricia Sáinz If I had a choice again I’d go for the Hummingbird as it has mahogany back and sides, which sounds a bit warmer and less bright than the Dove with its maple back and sides. Personal taste really. In my experience a brighter acoustic works better in a band or with other instruments and a warmer acoustic works better solo with just a voice which is what I do. Good luck and thanks for commenting x
Thank you for the video. Very interesting! What strings (gauge, brand, others) do you recommend for this guitar? Thanks again! regards from San Luis Argentina!
playing live shows with a dove for 3 years now id totally disagree on the bass levels . There is so much bass but i personally like it
I think the newer Epiphone acoustics are closer to Gibson sound, I have the dove which I changed the saddle with a tusk brand saddle and it's now a keeper sounding guitar. Had a n Epiphone masterbuilt AJ500R rosewood that wasn't anywhere close to a Gibson Advanced jumbo sound, way too dark sounding.
What difference is between Dove and Dove Pro? Thank you
Do u still have your Epiphone dove? I’ve had mine for a year n recently acquired the alpine white limited edition
Steph De Maio very nice, I now have a Sigma SG200 which is the best acoustic I’ve ever owned
Blessed are you! ;)
that white one looks nice
thatsh an amashing guitar nishe video
I have the same case!
Me too !
My phone went crazy. ANYWAY I WISH I COULD TRADE OUT MY HUMMING BIRD PRO WITH THE EPIPHONE CASE FOR THE EPIPHONE DOVE PRO IN NATURAL I DON'T LIKE THE VIOLIN BURST NO WAY I HAVE SEEN SOME NICE NATURAL ONES BUT THEY sell out
Your accent makes me trust your opinion on guitars
That’s good to know 🙂
@@PaulWilliamGibson you think this would be a good guitar for Johnny cash type music??? Also eventually want to start learning Nirvana / grunge songs on the acoustic, you think it'd work well for that too?
Two years later is this guitar still worth the money?
I would say yes, especially used. I’ve seen Doves used in great condition recently for around £200. Bargain at that price
Review starts at 4:40
Can you bar the first fret easily? Some acoustics are a nightmare at the first fret and need the action lowered, so how is the dove? I think it's a bargain, for what you pay it looks and sounds great.
Mr Blue Sky Hi, the factory set up was very good, barre chords at the first fret are easy and comfortable. No problems at all with playability or build quality of this lovely guitar.
PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET THE EPIPHONE DOVE PRO I COULD NOT GET 1 THE LAST 2 YEARS I GOT THE LAST HUMMING BIRD PRO CHERRY RED OUT OF a store in New Jersey I have wore it out for now and I am going nuts trying to get a NATURAL DOVE PRO ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR I am loosing my mind trying to get one for around,,$600 no more than that i can't Afford it I wanted both the humming bird and the dove but I have to sell the humming bird to get the dove it is what I wanted in the first place although I do love the humming bird I take such good care of ifnnmvmvmvvmvmvmvv:
I’m the U.K., they seem to be widely available here
I presume there's a battery, is it a pain to change?
Ron Ryan yes there is, and no, it’s easily accessible
@@PaulWilliamGibson Thanks for your prompt reply Paul, very informative video by the way.
My pleasure Ron, glad you enjoyed it. Have a good weekend sir
@@PaulWilliamGibson And the same to you Paul.
Can I get one for $600 with the case?
Are the woods laminated? I think the back and sides are. I'm really into that high frequency sound.
but it looks a little bit cheesy!
Depends what you like, I think it looks great. The sides are very possibly laminated.
@@PaulWilliamGibson I also like but I think that others might find it cheesy
There’s certainly nothing subtle about it!
maple is a bot brighter than rosewood and mahogany back and sides.
Fishman are really good..
Nah...
Gonna go with yamaha fg red label, or recording king rd 328
Bad guitar, Epiphone texan the best guitar you can get before,now solid models.
Do you want to trade me??
5:15 until you show guitar. Long intro to skip over
Why do people when making a video about a thing go on and on and on about everything but the thing they're supposed to be talkin about
Ray Clark Thanks for taking the time to watch an entire video you didn’t like, and make a negative comment. I wish I had that much spare time, cheers!
Perhaps it's about being a human being as opposed to robot?