Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural 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 $40,000)
Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Korina |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Korina |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $40,000 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Explorer |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Custom G&G Wine Suede |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Custom Metal |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Metal Skull |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 volume, 1 tone |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Cellulose Dot |
| 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 | Raised metal Gibson Logo |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Custom Metal |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Hide glue fit |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | CS-ART-114_Maestro_N |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.8mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None | Custom Metal |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Double Black |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-way toggle |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | '58 Vintage |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | — |
| Switchwasher | None | Custom Metal, Hell / Back |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Maestro Vibrola |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | — |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips |
| Accessories | — | Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe |