Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet69Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 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
- Better build (71 vs 65)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,299)
Epiphone Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 69 |
| Build | 71 | 65 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 71 |
| Value | 71 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton, Left-Handed, Cherry Red |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Gibson USA Mini Humbucker / Gibson USA Mini Humbucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Vintage Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Sheraton |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | ES |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Gibson USA Mini Humbucker |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Top Hat with Gold Insert |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500 k CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Block (Mother of Pearl) and Triangle (Abalone) |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Large 60s Sloped Dovewing |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Historic Epiphone Logo and Tree of Life in Mother of Pearl; Double Diamond Etched on Headstock Rear |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | EMGASCHGH1L |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Gibson USA Mini Humbucker |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.0mm / 1.65in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | Sheraton Historic 5-layer Bound Tortoiseshell with Foil E Logo |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-way Gold Switchcraft Toggle |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | 60s C |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Neck Heel |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Ivory |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Raised Diamond Trapeze |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 3-ply Crescent Moon Bullet with White E Logo |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button |
| Binding | — | 7-ply Top, 3-ply Back and Headstock, and 5-ply Fretboard |
| Centerblock | — | Maple |