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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive
Electric$799
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73Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive and Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst are closely matched overall — 73 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Better value (76 vs 71)
  • Lower price ($799 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, ExclusiveLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall7374
Build6771
Playability7578
Sound7474
Value7671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, ExclusiveLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsT-Type PRO Neck / T-Type PRO BridgeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$799$1,199
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeLocktone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupT-Type PRO BridgeFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseGig bagPremium Gig Bag
Control KnobsKnurledKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 volume, 2 tone with coil splitting and phase2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayBlockBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
JointGlued-in, set neck with contoured heelGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEILPMFTENHEILPYABTBN1
Neck pickupT-Type PRO NeckFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Plastic PartsBlackBlack; PVC
ProfileSlimTaper 60s CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with flame maple veneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
TunersGrover Rotomatic, lockingGrover Locking Rotomatic
Weight ReliefUltra Modern—
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Headstock—60s Kalamazoo
Headstock Inlay—Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Brushed Nickel
Mounting Rings—Black; PVC
Nut—Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Pickguard—None
Pickup Covers—Brushed Nickel
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Strap Buttons—PosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges—.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch Tip—Black Cap
Switchwasher—None
Truss rod—Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover—2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner Plating—Brushed Nickel

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