Head to head
Epiphone 150th Anniversary Wilshire, Pacific Blue vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
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 Wilshire, Pacific Blue wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
Scorecard
| Metric | 150th Anniversary Wilshire, Pacific Blue | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 71 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 150th Anniversary Wilshire, Pacific Blue | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Laurel | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Gibson Mini Humbucker / Gibson Mini Humbucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Wilshire | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Double Cut | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson Mini Humbucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Epiphone 150th Anniversary Historic Hardshell Case | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Epiphone Historic 60s Radio Knobs with Nickel V and T Reflectors | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | Batwing; Six on a Side Tuners | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Historic Logo in Gold | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EOWLBPBNH3 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Gibson Mini Humbucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 3-ply; White/Black | None |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper D | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Upper Horn | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White | Black Cap |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bullet | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Wilkinson Six on a Plate; Metal Button | Grover 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 |