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Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red Burst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red Burst
Electric$799
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red Burst and Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst are closely matched overall — 75 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red Burst wins on
  • Better value (78 vs 71)
  • Lower price ($799 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7574
Build7171
Playability7878
Sound7474
Value7871

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy, Aged Dark Red BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsFishman Fluence / Fishman FluenceFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$799$1,199
Binding5-ply Top, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFishman FluenceFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsKnurled Black NickelKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone with Push/Pull Potentiometers for Coil Splitting and Voice Selection2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishBrushed Black NickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl DotBlock 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
ModelEIGYVFDMDRBH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsMatte BlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupFishman FluenceFishman 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
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodAAA Flame Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodAdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Dave Mustaine Signature2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingBrushed Black NickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Locking 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

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