Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold are closely matched overall — 74 to 75 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 68)
- Better value (71 vs 65)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $4,999)
Gibson 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 75 |
| Build | 71 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 71 | 65 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | 1-Piece Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Solid 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 | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $4,999 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul,Single Cut |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custom Soapbar P90 |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Brown |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Celluloid 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 | Cream |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | LPSTD68GTCH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | 1-Ply Cream |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Cream Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Medium C |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| 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 | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-Ply Black/White Les Paul |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring |
| Accessories | — | Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
| Back | — | 1-Piece Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | — | Single-ply Cream |
| Weight Relief | — | None |