Head to head
Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird I, Cherry, Exclusive 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 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird I, Cherry, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 63)
- Better value (71 vs 65)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,299)
Scorecard
| Metric | IGC 1963 Firebird I, Cherry, Exclusive | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 63 | 74 |
| Value | 65 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC 1963 Firebird I, Cherry, Exclusive | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Laurel | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Firebird | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Firebird | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Wraparound Lightning Bar | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black with Inspired by Gibson Custom Hotstamped Logo | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Gold with Silver Reflector | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and a Mallory Capacitor | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dot | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone Logo in Gold (on Truss Rod Cover) | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Neck-Through-Body Construction | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIGC63FB1CHNH3 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Nickel | Black; PVC |
| 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 | 3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red | None |
| Profile | 1963 Firebird | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Side | Mahogany Wings | — |
| Strap Buttons | 3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Banjo-style Planetary | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Headstock | — | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Neck pickup | — | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Pickup Covers | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | — | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Tailpiece | — | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |