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Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom, Black Metallic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom, Black Metallic
Electric$1,399
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69Overall / 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 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom, Black Metallic 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)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDave Mustaine Flying V Custom, Black MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6974
Build6571
Playability7878
Sound6874
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDave Mustaine Flying V Custom, Black MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsDave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor Set / Dave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor SetFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,399$1,199
BindingMulti-ply Body & Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishMetallicAged Gloss
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupDave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor SetFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsKnurled Black MetalKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishBlack NickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayDotBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2424
HeadstockExplorer Style60s Kalamazoo
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIGVCDMSBMBH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupDave Mustaine Signature Seymour Duncan Thrash Factor SetFishman 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"
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileArtist ProfileAsymmetrical 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 TipBlackBlack Cap
SwitchwasherNoneNone
TailpieceFlying V String ThruEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodAdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Dave Mustaine Signature2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
TunersGrover Mini RotomaticsGrover Locking Rotomatic
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
Pickup Covers—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Tuner Plating—Brushed Nickel

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