Head to head
Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Aged Natural 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 68 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Aged Natural 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
| Metric | IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Aged Natural | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 66 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Aged Natural | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Solid Korina | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Korina | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Burstbucker 2 / Burstbucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Flying V | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Flying V | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Style | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Burstbucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Nickel Dial Pointers | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Gold | 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; Epiphone x Gibson Custom Logo on Back | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Raised Modern Epiphone Logo; Chrome | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | 4-ply White/Black; Round | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Neck Tenon | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | IGCKFVWANAGH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Burstbucker 2 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 4-ply White/Black | None |
| Pickup Covers | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | 1958 Flying V | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber | Black Cap |
| Tailpiece | Gold Plated Brass Flying V String Plate | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell; Black/White | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Control Covers | — | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| 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 |