Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Junior, Tobacco Burst 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 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul Junior, Tobacco Burst wins on
- Lower price ($499 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Better sound (74 vs 60)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Junior, Tobacco Burst | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Junior, Tobacco Burst | 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 P-90 PRO Dogear | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $499 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Right-Handed: Lightning Bar Wrap Around | Left-Handed: Non-Compensated Wrap Around | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Dogear | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional Les Paul Hard Case 940-ENLPCS; Les Paul EpiLite™ Case 940-ENLPHG | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone, CTS pots | 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 | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Les Paul Model in gold; Epiphone logo in silver | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued in; Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILJVSNH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Nut | GraphTech® NuBone™ | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Profile | 50s Vintage | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - bottom and shoulder | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Truss rod | Yes | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White); Blank | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe Vintage | 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 |
| Mounting Rings | — | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | — | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Output Jack | — | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Pickup Covers | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | — | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Tailpiece | — | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | — | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |