Epiphone Dove Pro Acoustic Electric

The Epiphone Dove Pro Acoustic-Electric (also frequently referred to as the Epiphone Dove Studio in later iterations) is Epiphone's affordable, stage-ready version of the iconic Gibson Dove acoustic guitar, known for its distinctive look and bright, punchy tone.

The key features are a combination of tonewoods designed for clarity and a discrete electronics system for amplification.

Key Features and Specifications

Tonewoods & Body

• Body Shape: Square Shoulder Dreadnought (a classic, full-sized acoustic shape).

• Top Wood: Solid Spruce

  • Tone: Provides a strong, clear, and resonant acoustic voice that improves with age.

• Back & Sides: Select Maple (laminated/layered)

  • Tone: Maple contributes a bright, articulate tone with strong note separation and sustain, which helps the guitar's sound cut through when strumming.

• Signature Look: It features the famous "Dove" pickguard artwork and a unique "Dove" inlay on the bridge.

• Binding: Multi-ply binding on the top (5-ply white/black) and single-ply on the back and fingerboard.

Neck & Playability

• Neck Material: Hard Maple

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper "D" Profile

  • This profile is relatively fast and comfortable, designed for easy playability.

• Scale Length: 25.5" (Standard long scale for a dreadnought).

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel or Rosewood (depending on the year/batch)

• Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone

• Nut Width: 1.68" (42.67mm), a common and comfortable width for strumming.

• Inlays: Pearloid Parallelograms.

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 14:1 ratio for stable tuning.

Acoustic-Electric Features

• Electronics: Fishman Sonitone or Fishman Presys VT Preamp and Fishman Sonicore Under-Saddle Pickup.

• Controls: The Volume and Tone controls are discreetly mounted inside the soundhole, preserving the guitar's aesthetic while allowing easy on-the-fly adjustments when plugged in.

• Output: Standard 1/4" output jack.

The Epiphone Dove Pro is valued for delivering the unmistakable look and clear, amplified sound of the classic Dove design at a more accessible price poi