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Description

This Epiphone Dove Studio limited-edition Guitar Center-exclusive acoustic-electric guitar comes in a cool Alpine White finish recreating the '60s classic, and features a solid spruce top and iconic pickguard art, plus the Fishman Sonitone pickup system and Grover machine heads.

The Dove acoustic was first introduced at the legendary Gibson & Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo in 1962, and became one of the first acoustic guitars to become a recognized rock-and-roll classic. Now, both beginners and professionals can enjoy the classic sound of the Dove acoustically or plugged in with the onboard Fishman electronics.

A case is sold separately.
Open Box Epiphone Dove Studio Limited-Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Alpine White 197881032722
Open Box Epiphone Dove Studio Limited-Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Alpine White 197881032722
Open Box Epiphone Dove Studio Limited-Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Alpine White 197881032722

Features

  • D'Addario phosphor (12–53) strings
  • Imitation tortoise pickguard with dove artwork
  • Traditional dove-shaped bridge with dove inlays
  • Pearloid parallelograms fingerboard inlays
  • Nickel hardware
  • Glued-in neck joint
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • 5-ply white/black top binding
  • 1-ply white back binding
  • 1-ply fingerboard white binding

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Select maple
  • Bracing pattern: Not specified
  • Body finish: Alpine White
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper D
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Neck wood: Hard maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Alpine White
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman Sonitone preamp and Sonicore pickup   
  • Configuration: Soundhole-mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Grover 18:1 ratio
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
  • Saddle and nut: Compensated bone/bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: Limited edition
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China

Reviews

4.53

58 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Totally stunning and awesome guitar!!
Totally stunning and awesome guitar!!
I am in love with this white beauty
Sounds as beautiful as she looks!
Had to have it
Great Looking Guitar but Needed Extra Setup
Another perfect Epiphone
Another perfect Epiphone
Okay for the money.
Great item at a great price.
Outstanding

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Epiphone Surprise!!

I am somewhat of an "American Made" brat when it comes to buying guitars and never really found an Epiphone that felt good to play untilI I picked up this Dove. It was properly set up with very low action, no fret buzz, and a comfortable neck. I was surprised how well it played although I do find the voicing to be a bit dull compared to my Taylors or Martin. On the other hand when I plugged it in, I heard a whole new rich sound coming out and knew the Dove was a keeper. I wanted a guitar that I wouldn't worry about beating up traveling, could properly amp, and sounded good without a big price tag attached to it. I think you are getting more than the price tag indicates, but maybe I just got lucky with this one! I'd like to see Epiphone start sending guitars home with their owners minimally with a gig bag or lower the amount of the hard case that can be purchased separately. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this guitar.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Nice guitar but not great

I bought this guitar for my daughter as a birthday gift after she saw it and fell in love with the overall look (typical situation). And from a few feet away they are all beautiful guitars but when you get up close to the one I bought there is glue ALL over the fret board from factory. The thick paint/finish on the body definitely muffles the volume of the guitar seems like. (For such a large body it's not very loud or full of tone). The most impressive thing about it though is how well it plays and how close to being right the set-up was on the guitar. I've never had an Epiphone before and the radius feels foreignly flat to me and or string spacing but main thing is my daughter loves it and it's keeping her interested in playing!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing46
  2. Jamming33
  3. Small Venues27
  4. Recording15
  5. Rock Concerts10
Cons
  1. Flat Sound4
  2. Poor Quality3
  3. Battery insert storage poor-1
  4. Set Up1
  5. Too beautiful to touch1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced29
  2. Novice13
  3. Professional Musician8
  4. Child2
Pros
  1. Good Feel46
  2. Fun To Play42
  3. Stays In Tune42
  4. Good Audio37
  5. Consistent28

Reviewed by 58 customers

  • Be very careful !!

    1

    submitted2 months ago

    byHarold

    fromFlorida

    Purchased guitar new and had it set up by a luthier. I was told the guitar was not new and the previous owner tried to lower the action and shaved frets leaving a lot of damage. Guitar centers policy on returns did not work.previous owner unhappy with his work returned guitar.Watchout !!

  • Pretty and good tone

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byRobbie

    fromJefferson City, MO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very nice looking Epiphone Dove. I do like the way it sounds. I did not like the placement of the Battery for the sound.

  • Good product for the price

    4

    submitted3 months ago

    byJamie King

    fromFt.Lauderdale,Fl

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love the looks,love the white finish,love the sound-acoustic resonance could be better-necks a bit wide-battery install is a pain needs better way to insert even with flaws I love it!!!

  • Nice guitar but not great

    3

    submitted3 months ago

    byMax

    fromEast Tennessee

    I bought this guitar for my daughter as a birthday gift after she saw it and fell in love with the overall look (typical situation). And from a few feet away they are all beautiful guitars but when you get up close to the one I bought there is glue ALL over the fret board from factory. The thick paint/finish on the body definitely muffles the volume of the guitar seems like. (For such a large body it's not very loud or full of tone). The most impressive thing about it though is how well it plays and how close to being right the set-up was on the guitar. I've never had an Epiphone before and the radius feels foreignly flat to me and or string spacing but main thing is my daughter loves it and it's keeping her interested in playing!

  • Amazing

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byJeffrey

    fromoswego il

    OK so this beauty arrived in perfect condition. I did a 3 over and there is no imperfections....AT ALL. I did buy my self a case to protect it. It sounds and plays amazing. I will say I never felt a guitar that feels like it has a brick in it. It's weirdly heavy on the bottom. I had a Taylor concert before that I just sold because I thought I was done with Guitar. Well I'm back and shocked at how very very good this guitar is! I never thought white was a guitar color I liked but yeah I was wrong! Al I can say is WOW!

  • Totally stunning and awesome guitar!!

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byShelley

    fromBoiling Springs, SC

    I have been playing guitar for many years. This was the first acoustic in my price range I had seen in a very long time that I knew I had to have! It sounds amazing through my Crate amp and seems to be very well made! I couldn't be happier!! Just perfect!!

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRobby

    fromHarlan ky

    Has the fretboard been plekked?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it hasn't.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJillian

    fromDayton, Ohio

    I was wondering if you are able to make it as a left handed guitar? I didn't know if you can get it customized the guitar to be left handed or not

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is not available in a left handed version at this time.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBud

    fromCampbell MO.

    What amp do I need for acoustic electric guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Any guitar amp will accommodate an acoustic/electric guitar.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNancy the Newbir

    fromGilbert, Az

    Would this guitar be good for new beginner?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be a great choice for a beginner to learn on.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMarilyn

    fromOH

    how much does this guitar weigh?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar weighs 4.5 to 5.5 lbs.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byGary

    fromDecatur il

    Are your guitars set up at purchase

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We do not open boxes before we ship them, so the setup on it is to manufacturer standards.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromKennesaw Georgia

    What case will this guitar fit?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be compatible with any dreadnought case.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJo

    fromFitchburg ma 01420

    Were can you find a case that will fit it the guitar is long

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Due to the headstock mainly. The only case I know of is the actual Epiphone Dreadnought case.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked by1 Fifty

    fromJohnston, RI

    Hi. Where is the battery compartment on this guitar? Thanks...

    Open Reply - Beau
    The battery compartment is located on the top of the body.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromundisclosed

    Hello I see no electronics on the guitar but I read that it has electronics. What is it?

    Open Reply - Charles
    This has electronics. If you look into the soundhole you will see the volume and tone controls. You plug your cable in the strap button.