Head to head
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
The verdict
The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 69 |
| Build | 71 | 67 |
| Playability | 78 | 67 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.72" | 25" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,199 | — |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Les Paul | — |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge | DGT |
| Case | Premium Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black; PVC, back plate with battery compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Metal : Brushed Nickel | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup) | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| End Of Board Width | 57.35mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | 305.0mm / 12.01in | 10" |
| Fret Count | 24 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Model | EILPYAJBBN1 | — |
| Mounting Rings | Black; PVC | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck | DGT |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone XL Black | PRS |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | Epiphone Heavy Duty 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | None | — |
| Pickup Covers | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black; PVC | — |
| Profile | Asymmetrical SlimTaper | — |
| Saddle Material | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Scale length | 628.0mm / 24.72in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | PosiLok Strap Buttons | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black Cap | — |
| Switchwasher | None | — |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer | Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | PRS Double-Acting |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell | "DGT" |
| Tuner Plating | Brushed Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons |
| Construction | — | Set |
| Fret Wire | — | PRS Jumbo Fret Wire |
| Hardware | — | Nickel |
| Headstock Logo | — | Signature, Decal |
| Height Of Fret Crown | — | .055" |
| Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret | — | 61/64" |
| Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret | — | 27/32" |
| Neck profile | — | DGT |
| Neck Width At The Body | — | 2 7/32" |
| Options | — | 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware |
| Tuning | — | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Width Of Fret Crown | — | .110" |
More Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic comparisons
- Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
- Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs ST-70 RW
- Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
- Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Jet Black Metallic vs Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst