Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 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 sound (74 vs 66)
- Better value (71 vs 64)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $5,399)
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Build | 71 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 66 |
| Value | 71 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Solid 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 | Custom Dogear P-90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $5,399 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | VOS nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custom Dogear P-90 |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Top Hats |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 1 Volume, 1 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitor |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | LPJRSC57PSL22871 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | — |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | Black |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | Black |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | — |
| 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 | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | — |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson Strip with white buttons |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |