• From: BELGIUM
  • Registered: 2007-01-27
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Topic: GIBSON DOVE

I have a gibson dove, end 60ties; there is a triangular crack on the lower segment of the guitartop, IS THERE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT A REPAIR SHOULD COST?
The guitar has still a beautiful tone, but the esthetics:::::===

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  • Registered: 2011-01-09
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Re: GIBSON DOVE

Personally, I would not do a "full" repair. No affect on the sound = a guitar with some personality.

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  • From: massachusetts
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Re: GIBSON DOVE

If it aint broke, don`t fix it. It still plays and sounds good. Leave it alone. My Gibson has a crack near the soundhole. It still sounds and plays good. It will stay that way.

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Re: GIBSON DOVE

Ill agree with J3 and White water on both counts. my ovation has some age blemishes.  = Character smile

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