Gibson is proud to collaborate with Frank Hannon, guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the multi-platinum band Tesla, to build a highly customized signature Dove model. Frank used his 70s era Gibson Dove to write and record numerous hit songs, including the celebrated ballad “Love Song.” This new Love Dove is filled with love, power, and performance, just like Frank’s lyrical, vocal, and musical prowess. Custom features include a Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top married to maple back and sides, allowing for supreme response and resonance, a 70s era Dove bridge with scalloped wings, decorated with mother-of-pearl wing inlays, and the highly desirable Dove pick guard, featuring hand engraved and painted details. Each commemorated with a signed inside label by Frank Hannon and custom Love engraved truss cover.

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FAQs

What makes the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove unique compared to other acoustic-electric guitars?

The Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove features a distinctive Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish and is designed in collaboration with Frank Hannon. It combines a solid spruce top with maple back and sides, providing a bright, clear tone, and includes an active preamp with an undersaddle piezo pickup for versatile amplified sound.

Is the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove is equipped with an active preamp and undersaddle piezo pickup, making it ideal for live performances. Its dreadnought body shape also ensures robust sound projection.

What type of wood is used in the construction of the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove?

The Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove features a spruce top, with maple used for the back, sides, and neck. This combination of woods delivers a bright and articulate tone, suitable for various playing styles.

How does the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove handle different musical genres?

The Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove is versatile, thanks to its dreadnought shape and spruce top, which produce a balanced tone suitable for rock, folk, and country. The active preamp enhances its adaptability for amplified settings.

What is the neck profile of the Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove?

The Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove features a maple neck with a comfortable profile, designed to facilitate easy playability across its 20 frets, making it suitable for both rhythm and lead playing.