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Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Left-Handed, Ruby vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Left-Handed, Ruby
Electric$1,299
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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 Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Left-Handed, Ruby wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 61)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAlex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Left-Handed, RubyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6974
Build6171
Playability7578
Sound7474
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAlex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Left-Handed, RubyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsEpiphone Ceramic Pro / Epiphone Probucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,199
BindingMult-ply Top & Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupEpiphone Probucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top HatKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Push/Pull Volume (coil-split), 1 Push/Pull Neck Tone (Up Position Phase), 1 Standard Bridge Tone2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayLarge BlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockKalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayCustom Split DiamondModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Axcess Contour HeelGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEILPACQALRUBGH1LEILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupEpiphone Ceramic ProFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutFloyd Rose R4 Locking Nut (Gold)Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileRoundedAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhiteBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold TextNone
Top woodAAAA Quilt Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodAdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Short Bell with Alex Lifeson Signature2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Tailpiece—Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar

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