Head to head
Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel vs Gibson G-45, Left-Handed, Natural
Acoustic$849
No ratings yet65Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson G-45, Left-Handed, Natural comes out ahead overall — 75 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 $1,199)
Gibson G-45, Left-Handed, Natural wins on
- Better build (91 vs 62)
- Better value (72 vs 63)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel | G-45, Left-Handed, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 75 |
| Build | 62 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 63 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel | G-45, Left-Handed, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Bell Brass; Nickel Plated | Walnut |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Utile |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $849 | $1,199 |
| Accessories | User Manual, Truss Rod Wrench, Epiphone Poster & Bumper Sticker | — |
| Body Finish | Metallic | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hound Dog M-14 | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder | Round Shoulder |
| Case | Optional Hardshell Case (Part #940-EBICS) | Gig Bag |
| Finish | Nickel | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot | Acrylic Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 406.4mm / 16.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 | 20 |
| Headstock | Rounded Dobro Shape | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Vintage 4-color Dobro Decal with Harp | — |
| Joint | 14th Fret Neck-to-Body; Neck-Stick Construction | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | DWMNIDLX1 | MCRSG5ANL |
| Neck Finish | Natural (Satin) | — |
| Nut | Bone | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 44.45mm / 1.75in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper | Advanced Response |
| Saddle Material | Hard Maple with Ebony Cap | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 1 - Bottom | 2 |
| String gauges | D'Addario EJ42; .016, .018p, .028w, .035, .045, .056 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Tailpiece | Resonator-Style | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Single Ply PVC, Black | Walnut Laminate |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Chrome |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic, 18:1 Ratio | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Back | — | Walnut |
| Bracing | — | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | — | Rectangular, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | — | Black |
| Pickguard | — | Black |
| Side | — | Walnut |
| Top wood | — | Sitka Spruce |
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