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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red
Electric$1,399
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70Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 70 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine RedLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7074
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7374
Value6871

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine RedLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,399$1,199
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
Binding5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseCustom Hardshell; Black with Goldenrod Plush Interior, Epiphone and Bonamassa Exterior GraphicsPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial PointerKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Smooth CountourGlued-In, Set Neck
Middle pickupProBucker 2—
ModelEIGJB63SGCWRGH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupProBucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardWhite; 3-plyNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle (Bridge, Bridge + Middle, Neck)3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileSlimTaper CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Saddle MaterialNylonBrushed Nickel
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Below HeelPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhiteBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold TextNone
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBlack Bell, 2-ply2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersKluson WafflebackGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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