Head to head
Epiphone Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul, Oxblood vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
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 Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul, Oxblood 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
| Metric | Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul, Oxblood | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 66 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul, Oxblood | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One-Piece Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,199 |
| Accessories | Vintage-style Replica Strap | — |
| Binding | Single-ply, Top and Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Vintage Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Gibson Historic Aluminum Wraparound | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Black Epiphone Hardshell with Gold Hardware, Red Interior, and Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom Exterior Graphics | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Cream; Smooth Gloss | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Gold Speed with Nickel-Plated Dial Pointer | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | Gibson Open Book; Inspired by Gibson Double Diamond Logo Etched on Rear | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Nickel Plated | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | ECJB54AOXNH3 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Cream | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 1959 Les Paul; Cream, No Bevel, with Gap Above Bridge Pickup | None |
| Pickup Covers | None | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | Cream | Black; PVC |
| Profile | Jeff Beck Custom Large C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Aluminum | Brushed Nickel |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Upper Bout | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Ivory | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | Cream with Gold Text | None |
| Top wood | Maple | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Single Ply Bell; Black | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Tailpiece | — | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |