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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
Electric$1,299
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69Overall / 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 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic 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 $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6974
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7174
Value6771

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple MetallicLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne-piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker / Gibson USA Calibrated T-TypeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,299$1,199
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeCustom BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson USA Calibrated T-TypeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseBlack Hardshell with Red Plush InteriorPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsBlack SpeedKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickel (Except for Strap Buttons)Brushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl DotBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockFlying V60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp (Truss Rod Cover)Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverBlack Toggle Washer (No Text)Brushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCKH79FVPRMNH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson USA Calibrated T-Type HumbuckerFishman 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 70s Flying V, 3-plyNone
Pickup CoversNoneBrushed Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileRounded C with VoluteAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Neck Heel and End of Upper Wing (Black)PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryBlack Cap
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod CoverWhite 70s Flying V, 3-ply, with Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Spade ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Switchwasher—None
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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