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Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White
Electric$1,499
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70Overall / 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 70 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7074
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7374
Value6871

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodTwo Piece Solid Mahogany, Center SeamMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,499$1,199
Binding5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishPolyurethane VOSAged Gloss
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversWhite with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo in BlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial PointerKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockGibson-style Open Book60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
Middle pickupGibson Custombucker—
ModelECSGC63CWVGM1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickguard3-ply White; White Tenon Cover with Les Paul Custom in Black TextNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileSlimTaperAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Behind HeelPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold TextNone
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell with Les Paul Custom in White Text2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Rotomatic; 18:1 RatioGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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