Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White
The verdict
The Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White 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 $9,999)
Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 77 |
| Build | 71 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 76 |
| Value | 71 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | 68 Custom Humbucker / 68 Custom Humbucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $9,999 |
| 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 | 68 Custom Humbucker |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Jimi Hendrix™ SG Case (included) |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | White |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500k CTS Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Custom Block |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Gibson SG Custom, 5-ply Binding |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Open B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Set Neck, Long Tenon |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | SGC67JHACWGM1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | 68 Custom Humbucker |
| 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 | 3-ply White/Black/White '67 Custom Batwing |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | True Historic Aged Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | 60s SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | Nylon |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Cream |
| Switchwasher | None | Black |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Long Maestro Vibrola |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | 2-ply Engraved Custom; Second Hendrix-branded Cover Included in the Case |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson Waffle Back, Metal Tulip Buttons |
| Middle pickup | — | 68 Custom Humbucker |