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Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue
Electric$999
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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 Jared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham Blue wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
  • Better value (71 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham BlueLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build7171
Playability7578
Sound6074
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJared James Nichols "Blues Power" Les Paul Custom, Aged Pelham BlueLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90BFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$999$1,199
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeWraparound Lightning BarEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Silencer JJN P-90BFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseEpiLite Case IncludedPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Metal InsertsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishBrushed NickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid BlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo; JJN Signature Reproduction on Rear60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverBlack Plastic Square PlateBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEILPCJJNAPBNH3EILPYABTBN1
NutGraph Tech NuBoneGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackEpiphone 1/4” Heavy-DutyEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup CoversBlack DogearBrushed Nickel
Profile50sAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and ShoulderPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover3-ply Bell Shaped with Blues Power2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingBrushed NickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Neck pickup—Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
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

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