Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa, Natural 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 Koa, Natural wins on
- Lower price ($749 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 Koa, Natural | 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 Koa, Natural | 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 | ProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $749 | $1,199 |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | ProBucker 3 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional Les Paul Hard Case 940-ENLPCS; Les Paul EpiLite Case 940-ENLPHG | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Covers | Black | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs | 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 | Custom Blocks | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 24 |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued in, Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILCKNAGH3 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | ProBucker 2 | 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 | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | SlimTaper | 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 | Black; Rhythm/Treble in Gold hot stamp | None |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Koa | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Les Paul Custom | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic 18:1 | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Headstock | — | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |