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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, Exclusive vs ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, Exclusive
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
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66Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, Exclusive comes out ahead overall — 74 to 66 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 61)
  • Better playability (78 vs 72)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($1,199 vs $1,699)
ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, ExclusiveLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Overall7466
Build7161
Playability7872
Sound7468
Value7164

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Prophecy, Left-Handed, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst, ExclusiveLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck woodMahoganyMaple
FretboardEbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.72"25.5"
PickupsFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
Rating——
Price$1,199$1,699
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticFloyd Rose 1000SE
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy BridgeSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)
CasePremium Gig BagST-TE Guitar Form Fit Case
Control CoversBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment—
Control KnobsKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel—
Controls2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)Passive
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in—
FinishBrushed NickelBlack w/ Desert Eagle Graphic
Fretboard inlayBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color—
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in305mm
Fret Count24—
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBrushed Nickel—
JointGlued-In, Set Neck—
ModelEILPYABTBN1L—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy NeckESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)
NutGraph Tech NuBone XL BlackLocking
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43mm nut / 45mm neck width
Output JackEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversBrushed Nickel—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal—
Plastic PartsBlack; PVC—
ProfileAsymmetrical SlimTaper—
Saddle MaterialBrushed Nickel—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in25.5"
Strap ButtonsPosiLok Strap Buttons—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack Cap—
SwitchwasherNone—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell—
Tuner PlatingBrushed Nickel—
TunersGrover Locking RotomaticLTD
Case Included—Y
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—GL Original U
Strap Button—Standard

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