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Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Aged Natural, Exclusive vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Aged Natural, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 68 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Aged Natural, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Aged Natural, ExclusiveLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Aged Natural, ExclusiveLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid KorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.72"24.72"
PickupsBurstbucker 2 / Burstbucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,199
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeExplorerLes Paul
Body StylesExplorerLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 StyleEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupBurstbucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBrownBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel Dial PointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayDotBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock1958 Explorer; Epiphone x Gibson Custom Logo on Back60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover4-ply Black/White; SquareBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Neck TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelIGCKEXBANAGH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupBurstbucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickguard4-ply Black/WhiteNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile1958 ExplorerAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black/White2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, 6 In-LineGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
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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