Black Dove | 6-String Guitar

I just drooled on my iPad. Absolutely beautiful, Rick.

— Dennis Yates

• Flame maple top, neck, headstock
• Swamp ash body
• Ebony fretboard, fret position markers, pickup bezels
• Hand rubbed finish in worn black

• TOONE & TOWNSEND aircraft aluminum neck core
• Stainless steel frets
• 24.75" scale length
• Bone nut
• Sperzel locking tuners
• Black anodize aircraft aluminum plates and knobs
• Stainless steel fasteners used throughout

• Bare Knuckle Nailbomb calibrated set
• ToneStyler studio grade passive tone control
• Patented IPNP neck profile
• Patented TOONE & TOWNSEND bridges black anodize
• Calzone flight case with black plush interior

Dove body shape takes on a dark and dirty side. Absolutely nothing innocent about this machine, you can expect late nights in jazz & blues clubs. Yes, the tone is that soulful. Warm. Deep. Clear. Alive and vibrant.

Collectors might want to take note. This guitar is one of the last ones I'll build using ebony. Also, the bridges are actually very rare 'Patent Applied For' prototypes that pre-date award of my utility patent.

PHOTO: Laura Masi shows us how Black Dove is supposed to fit. Alternately, the guitar is wickedly comfortable in classical position. Curved to ride the thigh. Full access to every fret.

Comments

[Chris Buono]

Looking forward to meeting Black Dove tomorrow!

[michael lópez trenche]

I am interested in aquiring this instrument or a reproduction. Its visually stunning. body shape, contour is beautiful and looks comfortable. the standing position on the lap is something i am looking for. I've been in and out of your web site and looking at your creations. the sound of the instrument in the videos has grabbed my attention. clear and deep, raw and honest sound. the hand makes the beautiful sounding chords but clarity is hard to find. the incredible intonation is something i am after..im quite the maniac towards intonation throughout the fretboard. The overall contruction looks amazing and built with durable materials.Is there a catalog ? news feed other than your website, email ... that i can be aware of production and pricing ?

[Rick Toone]

Michael — Thank you for your compliments! I have worked intensely to create the sounds you are describing and appreciate that you can hear those tonal qualities.

It is best to just email me directly to discuss commissioning an instrument. Cheers!

[Dan Hehnke]

Rick, I love this design. Flowing, different, bold, awesome.

Dan