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Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV White vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV White
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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV White 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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, TV WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar / Gibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$999$1,199
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul Double CutLes Paul
Body StylesDouble CutLes Paul
BridgeHistorical Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment ScrewsEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman 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 KnobsBlack Top Hat with Nickel 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 DotBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockGibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special Gold SilkscreenModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover3-ply BlackBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelECLSR0TWNHEILPYABTBN1
Neck pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarFishman 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"
PickguardHistoric-style Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide BevelNone
Pickup CoversBlack SoapbarBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile60s SlimTaper™Asymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of BodyPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack with White TextNone
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; White ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Tailpiece—Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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