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Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess (Incl. EpiLite Case), Viceroy Brown vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess (Incl. EpiLite Case), Viceroy Brown
Electric$899
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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 Standard Axcess (Incl. EpiLite Case), Viceroy Brown wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAlex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess (Incl. EpiLite Case), Viceroy BrownLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6974
Build6171
Playability7578
Sound7474
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAlex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess (Incl. EpiLite Case), Viceroy BrownLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.72"24.72"
PickupsEpiphone Ceramic Pro / ProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$899$1,199
BackComfort-Carve Belly Scarf—
BindingCream—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeGraph Tech® Ghost® TremoloEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseEpiLite Les PaulPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack; PVCBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Ridged TopsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
ControlsNeck Volume, Bridge Volume - each with push/pull coil split, Piezo Volume with push/pull on/off, Master Tone2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo, Les Paul Model in gold60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayInspired by Gibson Epiphone logo in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued in; Set Neck, Axcess Contour HeelGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelENALAVRBNF3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupEpiphone Ceramic ProFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutFloyd Rose® R4 Locking NutGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackDual output jacks for combined or independent magnetic/piezo outputsEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileArtist ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and shoulderPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamBlack Cap
SwitchwasherCreamNone
Top woodCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, trimmed short, with Alex Lifeson Signature2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttonsGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Pickguard—None
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Tailpiece—Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar

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