Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly
The verdict
The Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly 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 $6,999)
Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1964 SG Standard Reissue, Light Aged, Heather Poly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $6,999 |
| 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 | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| 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 | SGSR64PSL000000494 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| 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 Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Authentic ’64 Medium C Shape |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Cream |
| Switchwasher | None | Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Maestro Vibrola |
| 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 | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson Single Line, Double Ring |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Weight Relief | — | None |