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Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel vs Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel
Acoustic$849
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65Overall / 100
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$399
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 69 to 65 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (73 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $849)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6569
Build6266
Playability7572
Sound6068
Value6373

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodBell Brass; Nickel PlatedLayered Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodPau Ferro
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"25.51"
Pickups—Fishman Sonicore
Rating——
Price$849$399
AccessoriesUser Manual, Truss Rod Wrench, Epiphone Poster & Bumper Sticker—
Body FinishMetallicGloss
Body shapeHound Dog M-14J-45
Body StylesRound ShoulderRound Shoulder
CaseOptional Hardshell Case (Part #940-EBICS)Optional
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
HeadstockRounded Dobro ShapeEpiphone Sloped Dovewing
Headstock InlayVintage 4-color Dobro Decal with HarpHistoric Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Joint14th Fret Neck-to-Body; Neck-Stick ConstructionTapered Dovetail; Glued-In
ModelDWMNIDLX1EE2SVSNH3
Neck FinishNatural (Satin)—
NutBoneIvory U-Rite
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile60s SlimTaperRounded C
Saddle MaterialHard Maple with Ebony CapCompensated Bone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648.0mm / 25.51in
Strap Buttons1 - Bottom2
String gaugesD'Addario EJ42; .016, .018p, .028w, .035, .045, .056.012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
TailpieceResonator-Style—
Truss rodDual Action2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply PVC, Black2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover Mini Rotomatic, 18:1 RatioEpiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons
Back—Layered Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Bridge—Reverse Belly Pau Ferro
Bridge Pins—Ivory with Black Dot
Controls—Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Output Jack—1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment
Pickguard—Epiphone with Raised E Logo
Preamp—Fishman Presys II
Side—Layered Mahogany
Top wood—Solid Sitka Spruce
Under Saddle Pickup—Fishman Sonicore

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