My 1965 Gibson Dove has some Problems..

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Guys, I'm not removing the bridge. Too many people hate it😁👍🏻

[@hibernative]

Matthew Scott Bridge is a breeze of fresh air!

[@eze7295]

The bridge is great

[@nickdyas5412]

Keep it

[@big_fat_hen]

This will cost you a FORTUNE to fix properly. Downtune it, and get some moisture in it. Use it only for recording and downtune it for storage. Maybe tune it to D and use a capo for less tension. Cheers.

[@ardalla535]

I am guessing the wear on the fingerboard can be filled in with Rosewood dust and CA and the body can be repaired without replacing the top (which might well ruin the sound). My guess would be around $800 ... 20 hrs labor at $40/hr.

[@Wendigo1st]

Reading the title made me sad because it's just a heavenly sounding and looking guitar

[@tubes5150]

Neo To be honest - that is the number one reason that I clicked on this video . I’m asking myself “ what could be the problem with this beauty “???? So glad I clicked on this .

[@rickallen6378]

Hope you can do some video of your guy repair this guitar, that would be quite interesting.

[@adamfstewart81]

this please!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I'll see what I can do👍🏻👍🏻

[@tubes5150]

👍🏻👍🏻🤠

[@maxpage1791]

If you check out jw.restoration on Instagram you can see some of the work. He is a master repair guy!

[@CalmedByNature]

looking forward to seeing this one return!

[@davidbishop4085]

So many stories and still in one piece.

[@ernestochang1744]

Carbon fibre will let you have just as many stories if not even more before finally imploding in on itself because of the sheer string tension and temperature changes, usually guitars older then this are kept being glass and a well humidifed room with no string tension, anything made out of really thin wood supported by really thin walls making that oval shape has got poor stability in it anyways, theres a reason why Electric bodied guitars solid bodied dont have that huge problem as they get older, for example ive never seen a 1951 esquire warped body, neither have i seen a 1959 gibson warped body where it tries ot implode in on itself, neither stratocaster or precision or jazz basses do this weird phenomenon Acoustic guitars are very well known for Destroying themselves in the aging process. Meanwhile Electric basses and electric guitars, the only destroying here, is you, you are the deciding factor if this guitar outlives you and others in the future, as for acoustic guitars ,it seems that theyre like a fragile weak princess that needs air conditioning every 2 or 3 days, what a shame really

[@vinced5741]

wow Matt, despite all those issues it is a miracle how superb this guitar sounds. Definitely a keeper.

[@musicsucks6969]

Man that fretboard wear is incredible

[@axeman2638]

should see mine mate. it's like that but all over the neck

[@elliotkcollins]

Axe Man if that thing could talk right?

[@axeman2638]

@@elliotkcollins i wish it could, then it could fill me in on all the bits i don't remember. :)

[@kenmitchell9643]

I had a 65 Gibson Dove years ago. I loved that guitar. Bought it used. Unfortunately the 60's Doves had thin tops and were prone to cracking and the bridge pulling up. My bridge pulled up. Since I live in Michigan I drove 2 hours to Kalamazoo to the Gibson factory where it was built. They accepted it for repair. In fact they had the guy that built it repair it. In about a month it was done. NO Charge. It didn't matter that I bought it used. It was good for about a year and then the bridge pulled up again. Took it back to Gibson and once again they repaired the guitar for no charge. They buffed it out and it was not only beautiful but perfect. This time they told me about the thin wood and the extra braces and I might want to get rid of it since it looked brand new. They were very honest and never charged a me a cent. To Gibson's credit all of the work on the guitar was free of charge. I took it back to the shop I bought it from and he offered to trade me even for Bob Seger's 60's gold top les paul that Bob had just traded in an hour before I got there. 2nd biggest mistake I made in my life. I didn't take the les paul. Instead I took a new SG that I kept for 2 months and then traded that in. Your Dove would definitely be worth fixing up. Keep an eye on the bridge.

[@scottbecker3485]

Entertaining story of the Kzoo repairs! As a guy who comes from Kalamazoo (now residing in Germany), I'm curious about when you had those repairs done, since I thought Gibson left Kzoo for Asia many moons ago (?). Does the old Gibson shop still exist, even if under a new name or something?

[@sludgerat444]

Very nice, Gibson

[@harryireland1935]

This thing rings! Cracks or not, it really sounds magnificent.

[@tubes5150]

Harry Ireland I agree 💯🤠

[@arthurias7693]

Amazing! Never heard you play acoustic before, but you really blessed my ears with that intro and that Zeppelin! you’re a legend bro

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Considering the issues it has, that guitar actually sounds AMAZBALLS..and I'm only listening on my cellphone..Thanks for sharing, man!✌! Also..I'm a new subscriber, only been one for about a week..although I have been watching your channel for nearly a year..thanks again,man!

[@j_freed]

It's a very nicely matured guitar, so yeah that's certainly part of the amazingness. Maybe more cracks than usual because never dealt with in 57 years! Some dreads have a spot worn right through the wood of the top and braces showing, so I hope adding some internal cleats and careful gluing .etc. give this guitar many years of stability with no real impact on tone.

[@steveny18]

j freed I agree. Take a look at Willie Nelson's or Glen Hansard's guitar and your in good company. If it's repaired well its still got a lot of life left in it. Good luck.

[@asyouratty13]

I recognize your face from Norm's channel

[@j_freed]

steveny18 - bonus tone ports? A few repaired cracks doesn't even change the value as much as a neck reset if I understand.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@asyouratty13 ..yeah..I'm on there alot

[@anthonystroud725]

My dad owns a 1965 Southern Jumbo that just recently had a re-fret, a new nut, and the bridge had to be pulled and reglued. All went well! It plays and sounds like a dream again :)

[@pilsplease7561]

I have to say this is the best sounding accoustic i have ever heard. I love it. I have got to save up for one if I can now.

[@chrisaustin4038]

My dad has a vintage Lyle that he made into a Dove. He went to Tulsa University and it was his graduation present from high school by my grandparents. He took art so he painted the dove and the roses himself and it’s remarkably still a unique piece of my dads history. Still holds a tune and everything.

[@leemaples1806]

That guitar looks like its been around the world and back, getting played the whole journey. And it still has life. Nice!

[@jimmyj4811]

A wonderful Dove! I have a '68 Hummingbird that I love. I've owned it for 47 years now.

[@alansturgess1324]

Already looking forwards to seeing and hearing it again after the work has been done ... maybe you can get your tech to film the process, a bit like Jerry of Rosa String Works does ... although maybe not in such detail with so much narration. Incredible guitar just through my smallish PC speakers. Heaven knows how good it sounds live.

[@bluekoi455]

Looking forward to seeing it again after repair,such a beautiful piece

[@jacobmccoy2899]

My grandpa has done acoustic guitar repairs since he was 19 years old. He actually recently restored a very old style mandolin. And it is playable and looks completely and totally untouched still. His personal custom guitar is absolutely beautiful. It was made at his previous workplace. CB custom guitars in Fayetteville Tennessee. If you have an Instagram is love to shoot you some of photos of his incredible work and his guitar. He only does 1-2 projects at a time and this is only form of income. I showed him your video and he just loves this piece. His background in music is bluegrass and country and he said this guitar just screams classic country. Anyways hit me up and if you’re interested my grandpa would proudly help you restore such a gorgeous piece of art. Keep strummin and pickin and never let this guitar stop singing.

[@TheVinylBeatles]

She´s so beautiful, and sounds perfect and sweet ! You have a treasure in your hands, congratulations !!

[@_RLP]

Stellar, dude... Just stellar. Suits you perfectly. Do feature her more often, once the issues have been addressed. Cheers, mate

[@tubes5150]

Ricardo Lima Pereira Well said 🤠❤️🎵

[@__bam]

Dude, that guitar sounds amazing! You have hit the guitar lottery. Can't wait to see more vids of this once it's repaired.

[@steveperry3538]

Good luck with the repairs Matt. I do appreciate you sharing your gift. In my opinion,you’re one of the best

[@edge1289]

While I’m partial to the SJ 200, that is a gorgeous guitar. That wear and those flaws only make that Dove more beautiful! And it sounds awesome.

[@Dannybars420]

I have a 1969 j45 that I had the bridge reset on. It has a couple cracks as well but still plays and sounds amazing. Had the cracks looked at and glued. Best sounding acoustic I've ever owned

[@isaacparker1028]

there’s a thing called a bridge doctor, you fit it under the bridge and it stops the bridge rising and it also improves sustain

[@jeffbeerman522]

Good lord that thing sings like an angel. Love the tone of that guitar hope you can get her woes taken care of and get many many years of playing out of it........... you two sound amazing together!!!!

[@craigclu]

I played in a band in the 70's with a lady who used one of these.... It always sounded special to me and this was a great reminder of those tones. Thanks!

[@jeffhigh2]

As an acoustic builder and repairer, I think the concern for the structure is a bit overblown. Yes the pickguard has shrunken and cracked the top but that is probably complete now and does not warrant removing that large pickguard for repairs and possibly causing more damage during removal or having the pickguard warp. Yes fill and cleat the cracks especially the one up by the fretboard but do it without PG removal.The bridge will probably hang in there for a long time before regluing becomes critical and yes I would lose the metal like some others have suggested when you do a bridge reglue.

[@jonmelanson6931]

send that beauty to Jerry Rosa in Missouri. He's the best.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

A lovely instrument Mathew. I hope she can recover well. She is in the right hands with you !!

[@Bigfun2023]

I can listen to this guy play all day.

[@jeffreyweber8006]

Man...I loved it in the first video...love it more now! Magical tone in that guy!

[@reddblurr]

Gorgeous guitar with a beautiful sound. That clarity and sustain is insane. I’m Very sorry to hear she’s a little under the weather and showing her age. I hope repairs go extremely well, she looks and plays like a pro again and you guys are reunited soon.

[@billnelson9413]

Totally worth it. I love the tone!

[@pmoney3688]

You and that guitar meant to be together! You played beautifully, and once you get it tweaked it’s going to be great! In fact that’s going to make it even better for you because it’s not in original condition, so you can play the hell out of it and not worry

[@franarguelles]

Man i love the acoustic shredding blues, more of that, please! Greetings from Argentina!

[@okgo8315]

Thats a beautiful sounding guitar, specially when played from the heart. Peace from Rome 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@gustavrosentoft6723]

that last cover was absolutely insane. Daaaaamn. Good job man. Beautiful guitar

[@kevinedgeman8508]

Very sweet old box..one of those magic guitars that fills the whole room with sound. Give her some love and best of luck Matthew.

[@paulsharp6559]

That guitar is beautiful. The sound is Incredible.

[@jeffhebert9643]

That old Gibson is just dripping with mojo.....beautiful ...sounds awesome .

[@nickdyas5412]

Those 60s Gibson acoustics are a treasure that are accesible, people don’t give them credit they sound chimney but thick and warm it’s everything you want my B-25 is amazing

[@perryj8850]

Considering all the problems, it sounds AMAZING!

[@finneire2081]

Don’t sweat man send it to good man the right man and he will make her sing the way she should again although she is singing quite could already Wish you best of times with her Greetings from Dublin Ireland👍

[@shinnpick]

I have an Alvarez that I bought new in 1972. It has a lot of the issues your Dove has, but it’s my baby and sounds AMAZING, so I’m on hold for repairs. Good luck with yours and look forward to the update🤙

[@tomhound273]

amazing it sounds so good with all the wear

[@JinderSongs]

I have a '95 Dove which is absolutely sensational. It's a bit of an odd duck as it's had the original bridge has been replaced with a '70s style bridge, so in terms of price I bagged it at a steal due to the unoriginality. It is so deep, warm and wonderful with a sweet, articulate top end, literally one of the very best acoustics I've ever owned, played or heard. I put a Seymour Duncan MagMic in it that I had kicking about in a drawer and it really is a match made in heaven in terms of live tone, one of those lucky coincidences. Your Dove is glorious, please keep us posted on how the repairs go!

[@stephenbonshire5678]

She rings so Nice!!! Definitely worth saving. I'd love to own her

[@richardlucascronley5128]

Wow! What a beautiful instrument

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks very much.

[@johnelliott5859]

60 year old guitar and the pickguard looks brand new. Vibrant.

[@chazjr2390]

This is why I love this channel, Matt! You give me information for when I eventually dive in and buy an older guitar. I have idea's as to what I want and when I see it I will take a chance. My son-in-law just bought a '63 Strat that needed work. It's such an awesome guitar!

[@jimmysupafly1547]

I actually have a Martin d16 from 86 that has wear like that on the frets and it plays like a dream. I'm convinced it's cause the wear and will never change a thing.

[@wl357]

Man she sounds great! Nice playing Matt.

[@dennisyounkin644]

The best part is it can be fixed!! Looking forward to see it when it’s fixed!!

[@jondey4702]

Really hope you get this all back up to snuff, man is it beautiful. And you make it sound as such

[@redrock1963]

It's amazing how a guitar with great sound and tone can be heard (recognised) even when recorded through average recording gear and this one has THAT sound. Also nice playing Matt.

[@dylanmcknight7447]

the way you played Over the Hills was sick! very unique

[@patrickpossum]

Okay, after these months of repeatedly listening to you playing this absolutely outstanding guitar, I need to say : you are an absolutely outstanding player! Wow, this really makes me dream, thanks Matt!

[@4everfree]

For all the issues she may have.... She still sounds amazing. Those chords ring!!!

[@Cadillac500]

You sound really great on acoustic guitar and this instrument sounds exceptional too.

[@moritzprivat7325]

I'm so excited to see how it turns out!! Those are pretty normal issues for a well used guitar of this age ;)

[@teilhardomega9731]

If I were you I’d decide if I wanted to play it live or not. In a writing/studio/home setting that thing will live a long time and you could repair it bit by bit and save some dough. If it’s gonna be lugged around rehearsals, shows, and tours it’ll need the repairs sooner and it would make sense to do it all at once. It’s an awesome guitar so it’s awesome to watch it get the playing it needs. Rock on dude.

[@BaukeC]

What a great sound!!

[@SamHarrisonMusic]

That is exactly how a guitar should sound! Super lush :)

[@wl357]

Came back to hear Matt playing that awesome sounding guitar again! I know it has some issues but it sounds amazing.

[@banzospod]

I love the sound of that guitar( even on my cruddy phone speakers) and fully understand why you love that guitar,so,good luck with the refurbishment and wishing you many years of making great music on her.

[@Kittensandpuppies123]

Hate to see this beauty go (for now), can't wait to see you play it again.

[@raydowley1038]

sounds amazing now, thinking the renovations are going to make it sound even better. good luck Matthew

[@imagine2010mjm]

1965 is a great year! Keep strumming!

[@SixSixthSix]

Anything can be fixed. Still a amazing sounding guitar!

[@theshapeexists]

I just rewatched a Ted Woodford video today of him working on one of these. I really like the bridge.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

That bird might need some TLC but I tell ya what, sounds sweeter than any that recently come to mind. Loved that SRV/ZZ sound, great tone & the Hendrix E at the end..... priceless 👍

[@blackballoon9258]

Amazing sweet and deep sound😱

[@carissab6939]

You still make that guitar sound lovely!! I hope you get it fixed though so you’re happy! Keep on rockin 💪🏼

[@brownsfan7753]

That guitar has fantastic tone!!

[@defshepherd9042]

It can fixed to good as new without losing tone my old Harmony Sovereign deluxe H1266 just went through the same repairs and it just chimes all I need now is to be able play it as well as you play your Dove 👍

[@SeanKerns]

You'll get different opinions, but those frets are still plenty good for a level and crown. The pickguard thing is pretty common in those guitars, as is the belly-ing, which is far from the worst I've seen. There are different ways to give the bridge, and by extension the top, more support. Definitely, it's a problem that gets worse and accelerates as the strings lever on the bridge. I'd get it fixed if you plan to keep playing it, and it sounds great, so it's worth the investment.

[@tipp55]

Great video and a great guitar Matthew. I'm sure when you have the fingerboard fixed and those cracks cleated and the braces reglued, a proper set-up and the guitar will sound significantly better that it already does. Those soundhole cracks at the end of the fingerboard are I would guess, the most important issues to address. Also, if you ask the tech to replace the metal saddles with a plain bone one, the sound will be enhanced. The originality may be slightly compromised but it will sound better. The pickguard should be preserved at all cost as it's not only a piece of art, but the guitar would imho, be greatly diminished without it. Good luck with it and I look forward to seeing videos of it's restoration as it happens. It's a treasure of a guitar. Wish I owned it! :-)

[@bobsmith-ji2uh]

Good luck with it. Beautiful guitar.

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

Good luck man, it’s worth the investment. Sounds amazing!

[@runningman2806]

I like the acoustic stuff. great guitar. I just started watching your videos and I noticed that you have great pick control which I have never seen before. great stuff.

[@scottberry4181]

I don't know your budget but you have a gold bar in that sound .Dan erlewine is a legit luthier

[@marcthacker4walls]

Yeah man, that thing sounds insanely good! Happy holidays brother!

[@marcosviegas7127]

If I'm not wrong when I first subscribed you were at like 4k subs... That's a huge growth! Totally deserve it man! Hope you keep on growing more and more!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Man big thanks to YOU! That's from the start.👍🏻

[@davidbishop4085]

That is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen .

[@dhh488]

My 67 J50 had the bridge problem too so I brought it in for repair. I paid about $250 for the work. I really like your dove, that is a beauty.

[@chadfengel]

I wish more people realized the importance of proper humidification on acoustics. All fixable at least!

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Agreed 👍

[@raquelghibellov.1484]

hi can you give me some tips? how can i humidify my guitar properly? cause im here in ph the weather is is humid almost always i dont know if i my guitar is too humid or dry. it would really help me.

[@raquelghibellov.1484]

@alaskakyle thankyou very much!!!!!! that helped me a lot! godbless you sir.

[@andresr7344]

This guitar deserves to be fixed 100% . Looking forward to seeing the result.

[@JazzStrat781]

It is an amazing guitar, looking forward to u getting her back all repaired! Has an amazing sound, best to u man!

[@rageoid]

It still sounds wonderful. Techs get pretty techy sometimes. My experience has been, that unless you have a really really experienced tech, that the sound seems to change for the worse with major work. No great revelation here, but having been on the negative side of that equation I am always hesitant to have a tech do major work unless I can verify that he or she is very well experienced in the exact work I need. Love your playing.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

That's a fact

[@TheSixfinger1]

Gorgeous tone!

[@bonannop]

Good luck with the repairs. Big bucks probably but worth it. Lovely instrument.

[@stu-j]

My friend has the exact guitar ( same year) but its absolutely mint! The guy he owned it from new ( rich kid) was bought the guitar as a birthday present because he wanted to play guitar ( he was 15) skip to 2015 it went up for sale after a divorce and it must have been left in the case and never used much. He won it at an estate auction for £1600 and its absolutely stunning but not without its problems from sitting for years. Send that bad boy to RSW he's also on KZbin and he loves old acoustics and Gibson's.

[@brunningwolf]

Love the sound very talented young man.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

The top pulling up is just the nature of the beast over time with some older guitars. It can be fixed along with the bracing at the same time, most likely, since the bridge will have to be removed and re-glued anyway. Is some of the bracing loose? The bridge plate may be loose, also. Not sure about that top, but I think those cracks can be fixed without having to re-top it, but you'll likely have to lose that pickguard. Fingerboard can be replaced and rebound... or not rebound, your call.

[@ericsfc1ea.16]

Well worth the repairs needed, it sounds great!!! The bridge and fingerboard extension issues are significant, possible internal issues w/ bracing and I agree the frets may be ok in the present condition but you should probably have them leveled and recrowned because the geometry will change slightly w/ the other repairs.

[@electricgypsyblues4761]

Man, I love the sound of that Guitar. Beats the shit out of a Martin anyday

[@jdubs78]

There is a reason that guitar is worn like that. It is a special piece. If it wasn't, it'd look brand new. Like others have mentioned, even with the issues, it sounds amazing. I honestly dont think amazing fits it enough. My opinion is that if you are going to spend the money to have it fixed structurally, I'd get the fretboard and frets done too. Just my opinion but rock on. That's an amazing instrument.

[@imannonymous7707]

The top cracks can be steamed rendering an almost perfect top...the bracing and bridge are serious issues. I believe the dove has maple back and sides and some of those builds sound unique and fabulous. That was some kick ass blues licks at the end of this vid....damn that was sweet