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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black Metallic
Electric$1,099
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74Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, 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 Flying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, 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

Estimated scores
MetricFlying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7474
Build7171
Playability7878
Sound7474
Value7171

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFlying V Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Jet Black MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2424
Scale24.72"24.72"
PickupsFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,099$1,199
BindingMulti-ply—
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CasePremium Gig BagPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartmentBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsKnurled Metal : Brushed NickelKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone - push/pull pots for pickup voice selection2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in57.35mm / 2.26in
FinishBrushed NickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayCustom Block and Triangle Mother of Pearl/AbaloneBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2424
Headstock'58 Flying V60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel SquareBrushed Nickel
JointSet NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIFVYAJBBN1LEILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlack; PVCBlack; PVC
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy NeckFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph Tech NuBone XL BlackGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Plastic PartsBlack; PVCBlack; PVC
ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaperAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlack CapBlack Cap
SwitchwasherNoneNone
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodAAA Flame Maple veneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingBrushed NickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticGrover Locking Rotomatic
Body Finish—Aged Gloss
Pickguard—None
Pickup Covers—Brushed Nickel
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel

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