Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck Vintage Brown
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The Spirit of Resonators: A Unique Sonic Identity
This resonator guitar follows the tradition of instruments designed to project loudly, with a metallic and immediate timbre. The "Dobro" architecture (cone + Spider bridge) emphasizes note articulation, harmonics, and bite, while maintaining clear readability in both standard tuning and open tunings. The neck-body joint at the 12th fret enhances this "vintage" feel, appreciated by guitarists seeking a direct response and an authentic sonic aesthetic.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This model is aimed at motivated beginners to intermediate guitarists who want quick access to the resonator sound, as well as experienced musicians looking for an expressive instrument for bottleneck playing. Perfect for blues, bluegrass, country, and roots textures, it excels in both percussive rhythm and incisive lead. The active pickup facilitates rehearsals, studio work, and live performances without losing the resonator's characteristic attack.
The Sound
The flamed laminated maple body provides brightness and a quick response, with a well-defined high register, while the mahogany neck balances the overall tone by adding body in the midrange. The heart of the sound comes from the Dobro cone paired with the Spider bridge (maple base): delivering very direct projection, a characteristic metallic "twang," and excellent note separation, ideal for slide playing. Plugged in, the active Fishman electronics highlight attack and nuances, helping maintain a clear presence in a mix, especially in pick or fingerstyle playing.
Technical specifications
| Type | resonator guitar (Dobro cone) | Scale length | 25" / 635 mm |
| Wood | flamed laminated maple | Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Depth | 8.89 cm / 3.5" (88.9 mm) | Nut width | 4.45 cm / 1.75" (44.5 mm) |
| Neck | glued mahogany | Bridge | Spider, maple base |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Tailpiece | Gibson Stopbar in chrome-plated zamak |
| Profile | Rounded | Tuners | Grover |
| Neck-body joint | at the 12th fret | Pickup | active Fishman |
| Frets | 19 | Finish | satin nitrocellulose lacquer |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Dobro cone with Spider bridge produce for slide playing?
The combination of the Dobro cone and the maple-based Spider bridge delivers a metallic attack with clear note separation, suitable for bottleneck playing.
Is the Epiphone Dobro Hound Dog Deluxe Round Neck resonator guitar amplifiable?
An active Fishman pickup is integrated into the instrument. The electronics highlight the resonator's attack and nuances, making it suitable for rehearsals, studio work, or live performances.
What are the scale length and nut width?
With a 635 mm scale length and a 44.5 mm nut width, this model features 19 frets and a fingerboard radius of 305 mm.
Can it be played in standard tuning and open tuning?
The Dobro cone construction is reported to maintain good clarity in both standard and open tunings, with the neck-to-body joint located at the 12th fret.
What woods and finish are used for this resonator?
The top and body are made of flamed laminated maple, while the neck is mahogany. The Vintage Brown finish is based on a satin nitrocellulose lacquer, with Grover tuners and a chrome-plated Gibson Stopbar tailpiece in zamak.
