Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet76Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst 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 $6,999)
Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst wins on
- Better build (91 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Red Amber Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 24 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set / Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $6,999 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss Nitro. Lacquer (Red Amber Burst), VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Ebony VOS) |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Flying V |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Flying V |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom Dave Mustaine Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Mustaine V |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Witch Hats; Gold Inserts (Red Amber Burst), Silver Inserts (Ebony VOS) |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, Master Tone |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Mother of Pearl Mustaine |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 24 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Dave Mustaine Silhouette in Gold (Red Amber Burst), Dave Mustaine Silhouette in Silver (Ebony VOS) on Back of Headstock |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Recessed; Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | CSDMFVRAGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Graph Tech TUSQ (Black) |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.05mm / 1.7in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Dave Mustaine SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Strap Locks |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black |
| Switchwasher | None | None |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | String through Body - Chevron |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Figured Maple (Red Amber Burst), Maple (Ebony VOS) |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | Dave Mustaine Signature |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS) |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Mini Grover |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | — | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard |