Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony
Electric$799
No ratings yet73Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony are closely matched overall — 74 to 73 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 playability (78 vs 72)
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony wins on
- Better value (76 vs 71)
- Lower price ($799 vs $1,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 73 |
| Build | 71 | 71 |
| Playability | 78 | 72 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico / Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $799 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | 7 String Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom Hardshell Case Included |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black with Battery Compartment |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Knurled Metal |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Humbucker Pickup Voicing) |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Custom Blocks |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo with MKH Signature on the Back of the Headstock |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Gold Plated Metal |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued In, Set Neck; Modern Contoured Heel |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | EILPCMKH7EBGH3L |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 48.0mm / 1.89in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Epiphone Heavy Duty |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Epiphone Toggle |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | SpeedTaper D |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 648.0mm / 25.51in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Gold PosiLock |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | 7 String Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | 2-Way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-Ply Bell; Les Paul MKH Origins Custom |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons |
| Binding | — | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Weight Relief | — | Modern |