Head to head
Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
The verdict
The Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic and Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Extura Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic wins on
- Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Extura Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Build | 71 | 71 |
| Playability | 78 | 78 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Extura Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Proprietary / Fishman Fluence Proprietary | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Binding | Single-ply White | — |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Extura | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Explorer | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Proprietary | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal, Brushed Nickel | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone - push/pull switches for pickup voicing options | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 24 |
| Headstock | Explorer | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel plated metal square | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued in | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIXTYAJBBN1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Proprietary | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Black Graph Tech NuBone | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | Black; PVC |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | None | None |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | AAA Flame Maple veneer | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply (B/W), 3-Hole Bell | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |