Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst
Electric$20,999
No ratings yet76Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst are closely matched overall — 74 to 76 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 66)
- Lower price ($1,199 vs $20,999)
Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst wins on
- Better build (91 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 76 |
| Build | 71 | 91 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 71 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 3-piece Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $20,999 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom Silverburst Case with Adam Jones Artwork |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Gibson Les Paul Custom, 5-ply White / Black Binding, Adam Jones-Designed Silkscreen on Back |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Closed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Chrome |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | LPC79AJVOVSBCH |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custombucker Reverse-Mounted |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Neck: Chrome, Bridge: None |
| 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 | Nickel, Diamond-Shaped |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Chrome |
| Switchwasher | None | Thick Black |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | 3-Piece Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 70s Custom |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Chrome |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Schaller M6 with Large Buttons |
| Accessories | — | Headstock Mirror (in Case), Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | — | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock |
| Weight Relief | — | None |