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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola, Left-Handed, Cherry Red vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola, Left-Handed, Cherry Red
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 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola, Left-Handed, Cherry Red 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 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola, Left-Handed, Cherry RedLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue With Maestro Vibrola, Left-Handed, Cherry RedLes 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, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage GlossAged 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 CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Chrome Reflector and Nickel Dial PointerKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Black Beauty 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 and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl (Aged)Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelECSGR4CHNH1LEILPYABTBN1
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 Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickguard5-ply Black, Wide BevelNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile1960s SlimTaperAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Below Neck 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 Bell; Blank, Wide White2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Double RingGrover 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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