Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony are closely matched overall — 74 to 72 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 60)
- Better value (71 vs 62)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $6,699)
Gibson 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Build | 71 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 60 |
| Value | 71 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker, Double Black |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $6,699 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | SG |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | SG |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Lightning Bar Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker, Double Black |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Lifton Black Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Top Hat with Silver Reflectors |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | Master Volume, Master Tone; Hand-Wired with Paper In Oil Capacitor |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | — |
| 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 | SGJR63PSL000000499 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | — |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.67mm / 1.68in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None | Black |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Authentic '61 Thin Profile |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 |
| 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 | — |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson 3 on a side with White Button |
| Accessories | — | Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity |