Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst and Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold 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 $8,999)
Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold wins on
- Better build (87 vs 71)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 3-piece Maple |
| 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 | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $8,999 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Gibson Deluxe Protector Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Brown |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts; Aged |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Ceramic Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | 51.11mm / 2.01in |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Pearloid Trapezoid, Rounded Corners |
| 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 | Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Nickel |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | LPDLX76MNAGTCH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.27mm / 1.66in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | Reissue Mini Humbucker |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | Cream Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | Artist Profile |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | 2 - Dunlop Original Design Straploks |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Cream |
| Switchwasher | None | Cream - Text Buffed Off |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Tone Pros Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | Molded Deluxe |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Gotoh Nickel, Single Band |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity, Dunlop Original Design Straplok Buttons In the Case |
| Binding | — | Single-ply Top and Fretboard |