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Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel
Acoustic$849
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65Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage 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 $3,199)
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6574
Build6291
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodBell Brass; Nickel PlatedMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$849$3,199
AccessoriesUser Manual, Truss Rod Wrench, Epiphone Poster & Bumper StickerIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
Body FinishMetallicGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHound Dog M-14J-45
Body StylesRound ShoulderRound Shoulder
CaseOptional Hardshell Case (Part #940-EBICS)Hardshell Case
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
HeadstockRounded Dobro Shape—
Headstock InlayVintage 4-color Dobro Decal with Harp—
Joint14th Fret Neck-to-Body; Neck-Stick ConstructionCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelDWMNIDLX1OCRS4550VS
Neck FinishNatural (Satin)—
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile60s SlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialHard Maple with Ebony CapBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons1 - Bottom—
String gaugesD'Addario EJ42; .016, .018p, .028w, .035, .045, .0560.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
TailpieceResonator-Style—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply PVC, BlackBlack
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover Mini Rotomatic, 18:1 RatioGrover Strap Cream Button
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Bridge—Traditional belly up
Bridge Pins—Tusq
Controls—Volume and Tone Controls
Pickguard—50's, Tortoise
Side—Mahogany
Top wood—Sitka Spruce
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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