Every bit a genuine Round Neck Dobro resonator, the Epiphone Hound Dog Deluxe sticks to the long tradition of the Dopyera guitars that came before, from the mesh-covered soundholes to the maple body. Since this model has been designed, developed, and built by Gibson's daughter-company, you're assured of authentic Dobra style without having to fork out the antique-grade price for a vintage resonator. The rounded neck has been given a buttery-smooth coat of satin-gloss and couples with a 12 inch fretboard radius for a snug and reliable feel while the flamed maple body combines with the nickel-plated resonator cone to produce bright acoustic sound, warmly rounded off by the mahogany neck. Equipped with the more modern perks that come with a Fishman pickup, the Hound Dog can be plugged directly into an acoustic amplifier and comes fully prepped for the stage.