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Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique SilverburstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique SilverburstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3-piece MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsCustombucker Reverse Mounted / Seymour Duncan DistortionFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,499$1,199
Accessories2" Convex Mirror (Included in the Case)—
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan DistortionFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseProtector Series Hardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Speed with Nickel Dial PointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockGibson Open Book Profile60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverNickel Plated MetalBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long Neck TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCAJLPC79NH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse MountedFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup CoversNickel (Neck Pickup Only)Brushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileAdam Jones Custom ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (PosiLock Buttons)PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipChromeBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack; Rhythm/Treble in Silver Hot StampNone
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMapleCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell, Les Paul Custom2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Pickguard—None
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Tuner Plating—Brushed Nickel
Tuners—Grover Locking Rotomatic

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