Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet68Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 68 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)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
- Better value (71 vs 66)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,299)
Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 68 |
| Build | 71 | 65 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 71 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 / Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Gibson Historic Wraparound with Intonation Set Screws |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Vintage-style Brown/Pink Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo and Tak Signature Reproduction |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Brown |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Gold Speed |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 50s-era Wiring with CTS Potentiometers and Luxe Grey Tiger Paper in Oil Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Gibson Open Book, Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo on Rear |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl (Aged and Set Slightly Lower), Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Nickel Plated Metal |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | ECTM55AGNH3 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Cream |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| 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" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | 1959 Les Paul, Cream, No Bevel |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Custom Tak '59 Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 Pro Rock Gear Locking - Bottom and Upper Bout |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Amber |
| Switchwasher | None | Cream with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | Black 2-ply Bell, Wide White |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Epiphone Deluxe |
| Binding | — | Single-ply, Top and Fretboard |