Head to head
Epiphone Flying V, Ebony 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 70 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Flying V, Ebony wins on
- Lower price ($699 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
Scorecard
| Metric | Flying V, Ebony | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 73 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Flying V, Ebony | 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 | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | ProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $699 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Flying V | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Flying V | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | ProBucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional Flying V Hard Case 940-EVCS; Flying V EpiLite™ Case 940-EVCSHG | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Tone CTS pots | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | 1958 Flying V | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Raised Epiphone | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued in; Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIFVEBNH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Neck pickup | ProBucker 2 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone® | 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, White | None |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | 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 - heel and wing | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Tailpiece | Flying V String-Thru | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Tuners | Epiphone Vintage Deluxe 18:1 ratio machine heads | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Control Covers | — | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Mounting Rings | — | Black; PVC |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | — | Brushed Nickel |