Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul 100 E1, Heritage Cherry Sunburst 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 71 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul 100 E1, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
- Better value (81 vs 71)
- Lower price ($299 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 61)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul 100 E1, Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 74 |
| Build | 61 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 71 | 74 |
| Value | 81 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul 100 E1, Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil / Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $299 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coil | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional Les Paul EpiLite Case (940-ENLPHG) or Les Paul Hardshell Case (940-ENLPCS) | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Gold Speed Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | Epiphone Compact Clipped Dovewing | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone logo in Silver Silkscreen, Les Paul Model gold decal. | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Bolt-On | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | ENB-HSCH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Cream | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | PVC | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | Cream | None |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | Cream | None |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Maple | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black Bell | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Premium Die Cast 14: 1 Ratio | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Control Covers | — | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Covers | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |