Head to head
Epiphone Coronet, Cherry 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 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Coronet, Cherry wins on
- Lower price ($499 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 60)
Scorecard
| Metric | Coronet, Cherry | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Coronet, Cherry | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone P-90 PRO Dogear | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $499 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Coronet | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | SG | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Lightning Bar compensated wrap around | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Dogear | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional: EpiLite™ Case (711106481579), Hardshell Case (711106261447), Gig Bag (711106261980) | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats with nickel inserts | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | Reduced size Kalamazoo with Epiphone Bikini badge | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Joint | Glued in | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EOCOCHNH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Nut | Graph Tech® NuBone® | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | White Butterfly Pickguard with Foil E Logo | None |
| Pickup Covers | Black Dogear P-90 | Brushed Nickel |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | Black; PVC |
| Profile | Medium C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - bottom and below heel on body | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | 3 on a Plate with Ivory Buttons and Press In Bushings | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Controls | — | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Mounting Rings | — | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | — | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Output Jack | — | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickup Selector | — | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Tailpiece | — | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |