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Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic
Electric$699
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74Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic 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 Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic wins on
  • Better value (77 vs 71)
  • Lower price ($699 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian GraphicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7474
Build7171
Playability7578
Sound7474
Value7771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian GraphicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsAlnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$699$1,199
BindingSingle-ply, Fretboard—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupAlnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshellPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversEmber RedBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsEmber Red SpeedKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume with Push/Pull Coil Split, 2 Tone; One Standard, One with Push/Pull Phase Switch2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother-of-PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIFDSGMGH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsEmber RedBlack; PVC
Neck pickupAlnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Recessed BarrelEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardEmber Red Tenon CoverNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileCustom CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of Neck HeelPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipEmber RedBlack Cap
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell, Fatou Signature Reproduction in Gold2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone LockingGrover 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

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