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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony
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 Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony 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
MetricInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
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
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshell with Gold Hardware, Light Blue Interior, and Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logos in GoldPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Reflector InsertKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor2 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
Headstock1967 Flying V with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Etched Logo and Jimi Hendrix Signature Reproduction on Rear60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Gold on Truss Rod CoverModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long HeelGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelECJHFVEBNH3LEILPYABTBN1
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"
Pickguard'67 Flying V 3-ply, WhiteNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileRounded CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Saddle MaterialNylonBrushed Nickel
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons3PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhiteBlack Cap
TailpieceMaestro Short VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover'67 Flying V 3-ply, White with Epiphone Logo in Gold2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Double Ring Keystone ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Switchwasher—None
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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