Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet82Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 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 $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
- Better build (96 vs 71)
- Better sound (81 vs 74)
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 82 |
| Build | 71 | 96 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 81 |
| Value | 71 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | $6,999 |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | Custombucker |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Gibson Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | Gold Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | Master Volume and Tone shared by Neck and Bridge Pickups, Second Volume and Tone for Middle Pickup (independent of P/U selector toggle switch), CTS Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | Gold VOS |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Bound Les Paul Custom |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Joint | Glued-In, Set Neck | Set Neck |
| Model | EILPYABTBN1 | CSPFPXVOEBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | Cream |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | Custombucker |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None | None |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | None |
| 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 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | Gold |
| Switchwasher | None | True Historic Cream |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Solid Mahogany |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | True Historic Black; Frampton Signature |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | Grover Kidney |
| Accessories | — | Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons |
| Binding | — | Multi-ply |
| Middle pickup | — | Custombucker |
| Weight Relief | — | 9-Hole |