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Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), Nickel
Acoustic$849
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65Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst comes out ahead overall — 73 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 $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall6573
Build6291
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDobro Hound Dog M-14 Metalbody (Round Neck), NickelSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodBell Brass; Nickel PlatedMaple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Maple
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups—LR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$849$5,699
AccessoriesUser Manual, Truss Rod Wrench, Epiphone Poster & Bumper Sticker—
Body FinishMetallicGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHound Dog M-14SJ-200
Body StylesRound ShoulderSuper Jumbo
CaseOptional Hardshell Case (Part #940-EBICS)Gibson Hardshell
FinishNickelGold
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
HeadstockRounded Dobro Shape—
Headstock InlayVintage 4-color Dobro Decal with HarpMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
Joint14th Fret Neck-to-Body; Neck-Stick ConstructionCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelDWMNIDLX1MCJB20TB
Neck FinishNatural (Satin)—
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile60s SlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialHard Maple with Ebony CapTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
Strap Buttons1 - BottomGold
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 and White
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover Mini Rotomatic, 18:1 RatioGrover Rotomatic
Back—AAA Flame Maple
Binding—5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Bracing—Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Bridge—Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge Pins—TUSQ
Controls—Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin Jack
Pickguard—SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
Preamp—LR Baggs Anthem
Side—AAA Flame Maple
Top wood—AAA Sitka Spruce
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs Anthem

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