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Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst
Electric$999
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 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,199)
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)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.76"24.72"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson Burstbucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$999$1,199
AccessoriesIncluded vintage-style hard case, Epiphone Limited Edition metal medallion toggle switch back plate—
BindingCream—
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone™ ABR-1Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson Burstbucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell Case includedPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack; PVCBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with dial pointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS® pots, Mallory capacitors, 50s era wiring2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayMother of Pearl Epiphone Inspired by Gibson LogoModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelENL59ADCNH1EILPYABTBN1
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph Tech® NuBone®Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft®Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft® toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile50s VintageAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length629.0mm / 24.76in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and shoulderPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone™ Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Figured Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodAdjustableDual Action
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Vintage Tulip KeysGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Switch Tip—Black Cap
Switchwasher—None
Truss Rod Cover—2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner Plating—Brushed Nickel

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