Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Epiphone Wildkat (Bigsby), Antique Natural
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 61)
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
Epiphone Wildkat (Bigsby), Antique Natural wins on
- Lower price ($499 vs $1,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Wildkat (Bigsby), Antique Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 68 |
| Build | 71 | 61 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 71 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Wildkat (Bigsby), Antique Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Okoume |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | P-90R Dogear Classics / P-90R Dogear Classics |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $499 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Wildkat |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Archtop |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | LockTone™ Tune-o-matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | P-90R Dogear Classics |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Optional |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | Neck Pickup, Bridge Pickup, Master Tone, Master Volume |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Early 60s Epiphone badge |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Glued in |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | ETBKANCB1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | P-90R Dogear Classics |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | — |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.67mm / 1.68in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | — |
| 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 | SlimTaper D |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2-butt and shoulder |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .10, .13, .17, .26, .36, .46 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Bigsby™ B70 Vibrato |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | Epiphone Bullet with E |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover® 18:1 |
| Centerblock | — | Yes |