Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Muse, Pearl White Metallic vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Muse, Pearl White Metallic 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 Muse, Pearl White Metallic wins on
- Lower price ($549 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
- Better build (71 vs 65)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Muse, Pearl White Metallic | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 74 |
| Build | 65 | 71 |
| Playability | 75 | 78 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 75 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Muse, Pearl White Metallic | 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 | Alnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PRO | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $549 | $1,199 |
| Body Finish | Metallic | 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 | Alnico Classic PRO | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Optional Les Paul Hard Case 940-ENLPCS; Les Paul EpiLite™ Case 940-ENLPHG; Premium Solid Body Electric Guitar Gig bag 940-EPIGIG | Premium Gig Bag |
| Control Knobs | Clear Speed Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume with coil splitting and treble bleed, 2 Tone with phase switch | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| Finish | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Trapezoid | 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 |
| Joint | Glued in; Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | ENMLPWMNH1 | EILPYABTBN1 |
| Neck pickup | Alnico Classic PRO | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech® NuBone® | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Heavy-Duty Epiphone | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone toggle | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Profile | Custom C | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | PosiLok Strap Buttons |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Tailpiece | LockTone™ Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Maple Cap | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 ratio | Grover 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 |
| Mounting Rings | — | Black; PVC |
| Pickguard | — | None |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black; PVC |
| Saddle Material | — | Brushed Nickel |
| Switch Tip | — | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | — | None |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |