Head to head
Epiphone Futura RD Custom, Midnight Ember Shift 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 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Futura RD Custom, Midnight Ember Shift wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 64)
Scorecard
| Metric | Futura RD Custom, Midnight Ember Shift | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 74 |
| Build | 71 | 71 |
| Playability | 64 | 78 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Futura RD Custom, Midnight Ember Shift | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | — | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone ProBucker Ignite / Epiphone ProBucker Ignite | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $1,199 |
| Binding | Multi-ply top and headstock | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | RD | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Solidbody | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone ProBucker Ignite | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Epiphone premium gig bag included | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Knurled | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 volume, 2 tone with push/pull coil split and phase | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Split-block | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | Compound, 10 in. to 14 in. | 254 mm to 355.6 mm | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Joint | Glued in, set neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIFRDCMESNH | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone ProBucker Ignite | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | Black | Black; PVC |
| Profile | Modern C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic, locking | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Control Covers | — | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Headstock | — | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Mounting Rings | — | Black; PVC |
| Nut width | — | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | — | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Strap Buttons | — | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | — | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | — | Brushed Nickel |