Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Build | 71 | 71 |
| Playability | 78 | 78 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 71 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $899 |
| Body Finish | Aged 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 | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Optional |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 24 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone 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 | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued-In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | EILYLTABNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black; PVC |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | Black; PVC |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Asymmetrical SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2, Brushed Nickel (Bottom and Heel) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black Cap |
| Switchwasher | None | None |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Brushed Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Locking Rotomatic |