Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
The verdict
The Gibson 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural comes out ahead overall — 77 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
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $5,499)
Gibson 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 77 |
| Build | 71 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1957 Mahogany Futura Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | 2-piece 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 | Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) / Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $5,499 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Futura |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Futura |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | ABR-1 No-Wire |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Historic Brown/Pink Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | White |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | True Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Cellulose Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Futura Split V |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Raised Gibson Logo Badge |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | 4-ply White |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | 57MFANVOGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
| 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 | 4-ply White |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | True Historic Aged Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | 50s Vintage |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Burnished Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | True Historic Amber |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | White |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson Single Ring Reissue |