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Epiphone 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom, California Coral vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom, California Coral
Electric$999
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69Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom, California Coral wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom, California CoralLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6974
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7174
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom, California CoralLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Mini Humbucker / Gibson Mini HumbuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$999$1,199
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeCrestwoodLes Paul
Body StylesDouble CutLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson Mini HumbuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseEpiphone 150th Anniversary HardshellPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsEpiphone Historic 60s Radio Knobs with Nickel V and T ReflectorsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayOvalBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockBatwing; Six on a Side Tuners60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Historic Logo in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEOCRCCCNH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson Mini HumbuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickguard3-ply; White/BlackNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile60s SlimTaper DAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Botton and Upper HornPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhiteBlack Cap
TailpieceTremotone VibratoEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bullet2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersWilkinson Six on a Plate; Metal ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Switchwasher—None
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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