Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins, Bone White
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins, Bone White 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
No standout advantage.
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins, Bone White wins on
- Lower price ($1,099 vs $1,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins, Bone White |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 73 |
| Build | 71 | 71 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 70 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins, Bone White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico / Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | 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 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 | EILPCMKH6BWGH3 |
| 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 | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| 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 | Slim |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Gold PosiLock |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Epiphone LockTone 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 Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons |
| Binding | — | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Weight Relief | — | Modern |