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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony
Electric$799
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72Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony and Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst are closely matched overall — 72 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($799 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, EbonyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7274
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7374
Value7571

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, EbonyLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbony, Antique Ivory bindingEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.72"24.72"
PickupsProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$799$1,199
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity binder—
BindingMulti-ply Custom—
Body FinishEbony GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeLockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupProBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseHardshellPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack; PVCBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat knobs with dial pointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® potentiometers, Orange Drop® capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in57.35mm / 2.26in
FinishGoldBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid blocksBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo with 5-ply Custom binding60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl / Aged Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverSquare Plate; Black PVCBrushed Nickel
JointGlued-In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
Middle pickupProBucker 2—
ModelEIJBLCEBGH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlack; PVCBlack; PVC
Neck pickupProBucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph Tech® NuBone®Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft®Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardLes Paul, 5-plyNone
Pickup CoversGoldBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft® 3-way toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Plastic PartsBlack; PVCBlack; PVC
Profile50sAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 GoldPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamBlack Cap
SwitchwasherBlack; Rhythm/Treble in Gold hot stampNone
TailpieceLockTone™ Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMahoganyCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Les Paul Custom2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone HistoricGrover Locking Rotomatic
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel

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