Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone USA Coronet, Vintage Cherry
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 66 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 60)
- Better value (71 vs 64)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,699)
Epiphone USA Coronet, Vintage Cherry wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | USA Coronet, Vintage Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 66 |
| Build | 71 | 65 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 60 |
| Value | 71 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | USA Coronet, Vintage Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | P-90 Soapbar |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,699 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Coronet |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Double Cut |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | P-90 Soapbar |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Carousel Knobs, Cream |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | Master Volume, Master Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitor |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Acrylic Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 3 on-a-side Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Epiphone Bikini Badge |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | EUCO23VENH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | — |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.05mm / 1.7in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None | Cream |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Black Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Upper Horn |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | — |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-ply Bullet |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Vintage Deluxe with White Button |
| Accessories | — | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |