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

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Dark Burst
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 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Dark Burst 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 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Dark BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Dark BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,199
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel-plated Dial PointerKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper in Oil Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl TrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockGibson Open Book60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold SilkscreenModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelECLPR9DKNH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman 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"
PickguardCream, No BevelNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile1959 Rounded Medium CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and ShoulderPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
SwitchwasherCream with Gold HotstampNone
TailpieceGibson Historic Reissue Aluminum Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Single Ring Keystone ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel

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