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Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Left-Handed, Aged Natural vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Left-Handed, Aged Natural
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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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 Flying V, Left-Handed, 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

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Left-Handed, Aged NaturalLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1958 Korina Flying V, Left-Handed, Aged NaturalLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid KorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"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 shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 StyleEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupBurstbucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell CasePremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsBlack 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 Flying V; Epiphone x Gibson Custom Logo on Back60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayRaised Modern Epiphone Logo; ChromeModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover4-ply White/Black; RoundBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Neck TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelIGCKFVWANAGH1LEILPYABTBN1
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 White/BlackNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile1958 Flying VAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
TailpieceGold Plated Brass Flying V String PlateEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black/White2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone DeluxeGrover 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

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