Head to head
Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Ruby 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 Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, 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
| Metric | Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Ruby | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 74 |
| Build | 61 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess, Ruby | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone Ceramic Pro / Epiphone Probucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Binding | Mult-ply Top & Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone Probucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Push/Pull Volume (coil-split), 1 Push/Pull Neck Tone (Up Position Phase), 1 Standard Bridge Tone | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Large Block | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Custom Split Diamond | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck, Axcess Contour Heel | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILPACQALRUBGH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone Ceramic Pro | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Floyd Rose R4 Locking Nut (Gold) | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Pickup Covers | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | Rounded | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Text | None |
| Top wood | AAAA Quilt Maple Veneer | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply, Short Bell with Alex Lifeson Signature | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover 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 |