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Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
Electric$1,499
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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 Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst 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 $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstLes 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 Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted / Gibson USA GreenybuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$1,499$1,199
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson USA GreenybuckerFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseVintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom ArtworkPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiomenters, Mallory Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl TrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
HeadstockGibson Open Book Profile60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamBrushed Nickel
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse MountedFishman 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"
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileCustom Greeny ProfileAsymmetrical 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
Switch TipIvoryBlack Cap
SwitchwasherCreamNone
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Black2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Spade ButtonGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Knobs—Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Pickup Covers—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel

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