Head to head
Epiphone EDS-1275 Doubleneck, Alpine White 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 68 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone EDS-1275 Doubleneck, Alpine White wins on
- Lower price ($999 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
- Better value (71 vs 66)
Scorecard
| Metric | EDS-1275 Doubleneck, Alpine White | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 66 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | EDS-1275 Doubleneck, Alpine White | 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 | 20 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | ProBucker 2 Covered on 12-String Neck Uncovered on 6-String Neck / ProBucker 3 Covered on 12-String Neck Uncovered on 6-String Neck | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Binding | Single-ply Cream, Both Fretboards | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | EDS-1275 | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | SG | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O Matic 6 and 12-String | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | ProBucker 3 Covered on 12-String Neck Uncovered on 6-String Neck | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Standard Hardshell | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Split Parallelogram | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 24 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logos in Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Necks | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EI1275AWGH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | ProBucker 2 Covered on 12-String Neck Uncovered on 6-String Neck | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | 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 | 4-ply Black | None |
| Pickup Covers | Gold (12-String), None (6-String) | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle plus 3-way Neck Select Switch | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | SlimTaper C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Below Neck Heel | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | 6-String Neck: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046; 12-String Neck: 010, .014, .024, .009, .030, .012, .040, .018, .048, .0.28 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black | Black Cap |
| Tailpiece | 6/12 EDS-1275 Claws | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell, Black | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone Button | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |