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Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White
Electric$1,499
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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 Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White 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 $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine WhiteLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood5-ply maple/poplarMahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets—24
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson T-Type / Gibson T-TypeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,499$1,199
BindingMulti-ply top and back—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
Body StylesSemi-hollow bodyLes Paul
BridgeHarmonica Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson T-TypeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell black IGC case with custom Alex Lifeson signature reproductionPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsBlack Witch HatsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 volume, 2 tone2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayBlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm305.0mm / 12.01in
JointGlued in, set neckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelECAL355AWGMEILPYABTBN1
Neck pickupGibson T-TypeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Plastic PartsBlackBlack; PVC
ProfileSlim CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
TunersDie castGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Fret Count—24
Headstock—60s Kalamazoo
Headstock Inlay—Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Nut width—43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack—Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickguard—None
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Strap Buttons—PosiLok Strap Buttons
Switch Tip—Black Cap
Switchwasher—None
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod—Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover—2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner Plating—Brushed Nickel

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