Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss 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 $5,799)
Gibson Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| 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 | 490R / 498T |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $5,799 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Firebird |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | 498T |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| 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 |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | CSFBEBGH1E |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | 490R |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Corian |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| 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 | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Black |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Kidney |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity Booklet |
| Binding | — | Multi-ply |
| Weight Relief | — | None |