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Re: Alvarez Dove -70's model
Posted by Bill Phillip on Thu, 08/18/05 - 14:10:13.
Debra, I hope that you get this response and my info might be of use. The story about Gibson sueing Alvarez over this model is true as far as I can tell. I, also have a Alvarez Dove (model 5024) that I purchased new in 1970. I think that I paid somewhere around $250 for it at that time. I have three other acoustics - a '72 Martin D18, a '76 Martin D35 and a '69 Gibson Humming Bird. I love them all but I have to say that my favorite is the Dove. I bought it to save my Hummingbird from the destruction of the road so to speak. Although the guitar is not "mint" any more, I have kept it in really nice condition. Just a couple of minor dings but in great shape considering the use that it has seen. Anyhow, I have had the guitar appraised numberous times through the years for insurance updates and just had it reappraised two months ago and now have it insured for $1,500. I did have the tuners replaced in '72 or '73 with Grover Imperials. It just wouldn't stay tuned when playing in humid conditions and we played in a lot of outdoor venues during the summer months. I just loved the way that it sounds so changing the tuners was my only option if I wanted to keep playing the guitar. Today I wish that I would have kept the guitar "origional" as I was told that it would be worth an additional $400 to $500. Who would have thought that any guitar made in Japan in those days would be worth that kind of money? Oh! there was one on ebay a month or so ago with several pictures - mid '70s, average condition, asking $1000 with a then current bid of $850. - for what it is worth - - -
I hope that you love and enjoy playing your Dove as much as I do mine.
BillP157@aol.com
P.S. I believe that when you were told that your guitar has a solid back, what was meant was that it has a 1 piece back (no joints between boards). As quality wood has gotten harder and harder to find and afford, many, if not most, guitars are being constructed with multi piece backs. Nothing wrong with that but I think that a 1 piece back is unsurpassed both for beauty and sound. Don't you just love how dark and rich looking the spruce top has gotten? Looks so nice with the deep red stain on the sides. Sorry, sometimes I get carried away when talking about my baby.
Gotta run - good luck
Re: Alvarez Dove -70's model
I too own a dove . it was bought new in 70's for my then 10 year old son in law. he had no interest so was stored in case in closet. It is mint as i have owned it 3 tears and rarely comes out of case. I am not really a player just dink around. Does have beautiful tone and is as new! I would sell to someone who would use it!
Re: Alvarez Dove -70's model
Anyone still have an Alvarez dove they're willing to sell? If so, let me know how much you are asking. Thanks, Tim.
Re: Alvarez Dove -70's model
: I too own a dove . it was bought new in 70's for my then 10 year old son in law. he had no interest so was stored in case in closet. It is mint as i have owned it 3 tears and rarely comes out of case. I am not really a player just dink around. Does have beautiful tone and is as new! I would sell to someone who would use it!
email me
Re: Alvarez Dove -70's model
Thank you so much for your input. That verifies a great deal for me! Sure wish I could find some photos of the originals......
I'm considering selling this --- but haven't made up my mind yet! It is in VERY, VERY good condition with original parts.
So anyway, thank you for taking the time to respond.
: Debra, I hope that you get this response and my info might be of use. The story about Gibson sueing Alvarez over this model is true as far as I can tell. I, also have a Alvarez Dove (model 5024) that I purchased new in 1970. I think that I paid somewhere around $250 for it at that time. I have three other acoustics - a '72 Martin D18, a '76 Martin D35 and a '69 Gibson Humming Bird. I love them all but I have to say that my favorite is the Dove. I bought it to save my Hummingbird from the destruction of the road so to speak. Although the guitar is not "mint" any more, I have kept it in really nice condition. Just a couple of minor dings but in great shape considering the use that it has seen. Anyhow, I have had the guitar appraised numberous times through the years for insurance updates and just had it reappraised two months ago and now have it insured for $1,500. I did have the tuners replaced in '72 or '73 with Grover Imperials. It just wouldn't stay tuned when playing in humid conditions and we played in a lot of outdoor venues during the summer months. I just loved the way that it sounds so changing the tuners was my only option if I wanted to keep playing the guitar. Today I wish that I would have kept the guitar "origional" as I was told that it would be worth an additional $400 to $500. Who would have thought that any guitar made in Japan in those days would be worth that kind of money? Oh! there was one on ebay a month or so ago with several pictures - mid '70s, average condition, asking $1000 with a then current bid of $850. - for what it is worth - - -
: I hope that you love and enjoy playing your Dove as much as I do mine.
: BillP157@aol.com
: P.S. I believe that when you were told that your guitar has a solid back, what was meant was that it has a 1 piece back (no joints between boards). As quality wood has gotten harder and harder to find and afford, many, if not most, guitars are being constructed with multi piece backs. Nothing wrong with that but I think that a 1 piece back is unsurpassed both for beauty and sound. Don't you just love how dark and rich looking the spruce top has gotten? Looks so nice with the deep red stain on the sides. Sorry, sometimes I get carried away when talking about my baby.
: Gotta run - good luck
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