Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ebony 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 70 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
- Lower price ($799 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Custom, Ebony | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 73 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Custom, Ebony | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Epiphone Probucker Custom / Epiphone Probucker Custom | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $799 | $1,199 |
| Binding | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone Probucker Custom | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Block | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Large Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Gold-plated Metal | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EIGLPCEBGH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone Probucker Custom | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech | 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 | 5-ply Black | None |
| Pickup Covers | Gold-plated | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | Modern Medium C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Upper Bout | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Ivory | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Hot Stamp | None |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Figured Maple Veneer (Heritage Cherry Sunburst Only) | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black Bell; Les Paul Custom | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with 18:1 Gear Ratio | Grover 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 |