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Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel
Acoustic$849
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65Overall / 100
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 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
  • Lower price ($849 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall6574
Build6291
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodBell Brass; Nickel PlatedMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$849$7,699
AccessoriesUser Manual, Truss Rod Wrench, Epiphone Poster & Bumper StickerCertificate of Authenticity
Body FinishMetallicMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHound Dog M-14Hummingbird
Body StylesRound ShoulderSquare Shoulder
CaseOptional Hardshell Case (Part #940-EBICS)Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
FinishNickelGold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
HeadstockRounded Dobro Shape—
Headstock InlayVintage 4-color Dobro Decal with HarpGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint14th Fret Neck-to-Body; Neck-Stick ConstructionCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelDWMNIDLX1CSSSHBHCSHA
Neck FinishNatural (Satin)—
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile60s SlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialHard Maple with Ebony CapBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons1 - BottomCream End Pin
String gaugesD'Addario EJ42; .016, .018p, .028w, .035, .045, .056.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
TailpieceResonator-Style—
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply PVC, Black2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover Mini Rotomatic, 18:1 RatioGotoh with Keystone Button
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Bracing—Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Bridge—Rosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge Pins—Bone
Pickguard—Casted Hummingbird
Side—Mahogany
Top wood—Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce

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