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Epiphone Les Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Les Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Electric$499
No ratings yet
72Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst 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 Les Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($499 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry SunburstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7274
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound7474
Value7571

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Classic, Worn Heritage Cherry SunburstLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsAlnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$499$1,199
BindingNone—
Body FinishWornAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeLockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupAlnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseOptionalPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsGold Top HatsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with coil-splitting2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
JointGlued inGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelENLPCWHSNH1EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupAlnico Classic PROFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph Tech®Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Heavy-Duty EpiphoneEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
ProfileSlimTaper CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodPlain MapleCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersGrover® Rotomatic® with Kidney Button 18:1 ratioGrover Locking Rotomatic
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Headstock Inlay—Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Switch Tip—Black Cap
Switchwasher—None
Truss rod—Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover—2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell

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