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Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT vs Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT over Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Country of Manufacturing
Indonesia vs China
Built with higher quality standards
Compound Radius
12" to 16" vs 12"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Neck Profile
Speed vs Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Neck Joint
Neck-Through vs Set
Stronger neck and easier access to upper frets
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.775'' (19.7mm) vs 0.82'' (20.8mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.835'' (21.2mm) vs 0.9'' (22.9mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.693'' (43mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 24.75'' (628.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone

Reasons to Get
Epiphone Prophecy Extura over Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT

Decorative Top
AAA Flame Maple veneer vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Release Year
2020 vs 2019
From a more recent year
Neck Profile
Asymmetrical Slim Taper vs Speed
Adapts to the natural shape of your hand
Nut Material
NuBone vs Plastic
Hard and self-lubricating nut to keep it in tune
Pickup Mods
Multiple vs None
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.82'' (20.8mm) vs 0.775'' (19.7mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.9'' (22.9mm) vs 0.835'' (21.2mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Scale Length
24.75'' (628.7mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Value Score
79 vs 75
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT vs Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Bridge Pickup
EMG 81 vs Fishman Fluence Proprietary
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
EMG 60 vs Fishman Fluence Proprietary
Different Neck Pickup
Neck Wood
Maple vs Mahogany
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Laurel vs Ebony
Different Fretboard Wood
Nut Material
Plastic vs NuBone
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT vs Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Body Wood
Mahogany
Same Body Wood
Headstock
6
Same Headstock
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Number of Frets
24
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Pickups Power
Active
More output
Type of Frets
Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Price History Comparison

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Epiphone Prophecy Extura is probably the better product overall with its final score of 74 compared to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's 70 score, although not by a lot.

The Epiphone Prophecy Extura wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality, value for the money. This means that it wins over the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT in every aspect.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

Both meet 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them.

New Player Friendliness

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Epiphone Prophecy Extura
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Locking tuners
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Overview

  • From Jackson's 2019 Artist Signature series
  • Phil Demmel Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker/Active)
  • 2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Epiphone Prophecy Extura Overview

  • From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • AAA Flame Maple veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony, Single Ply White binding fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Laurel wood pattern used for guitar building
Laurel

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

There are many types of Laurel, but East Indian is the most common for guitar building. Its color can vary from dark to light brown with black lines. Many people find its tonality similar to Rosewood, which favors the warmer frequencies. Find out more about Laurel.

Woods Used in the Epiphone Prophecy Extura

Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Winner: Epiphone Prophecy Extura.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

You can purchase similar pickups to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's and use them on any guitar:

Both use Active pickups. These pickups use an additional 9v battery to be able to increase their output for high gain tones. This is why they're popular among heavy metal guitarists. Their disadvantage is that you need batteries for the pickups, so you'll need to spend money on batteries and time swapping them. Also, the clean tones aren't as clean as other pickups because they'll have really hot output.

Winner: Tie.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Only the Epiphone Prophecy Extura comes with some kind of pickup modification: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's switch options
Epiphone Prophecy Extura pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Epiphone Prophecy Extura's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Epiphone Prophecy Extura.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
Pickups 85
Sustain 85
Versatility 49
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 71
Epiphone Prophecy Extura
Pickups 85
Sustain 90
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 80
Sound 80

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT compares to the Epiphone Prophecy Extura.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT is built in Indonesia while the Epiphone Prophecy Extura is made in China.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

China has a bad reputation when it comes to building quality. However, times have changed and now respectable brands use China's cheap labor to build good instruments for a lower price. Don't discount a guitar only because it was built in China, but also expect more quality from countries like Korea.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT has a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

On the other hand, the Epiphone Prophecy Extura comes with a NuBone nut. It's made by the same company that makes TUSQ nuts. It's slightly softer but hard enough to give you a brighter sound when playing open strings. It's also self-lubricating, so it's good for tuning stability.

Winner: Epiphone Prophecy Extura.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

Both come with a similar bridge: Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Tie.

Tuners

The Epiphone Prophecy Extura has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

Winner: Epiphone Prophecy Extura.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT has a Neck-Through neck joint. This neck is a lot more resistant and lets builders give the neck joint a more comfortable shape for soloing at the upper frets. The disadvantage is that they're more expensive and that if you damage your neck, you can't simply replace it like with bolt-on necks.

On the other hand, the Epiphone Prophecy Extura comes with Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Prophecy Extura
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • NuBone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in China
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
Quality of materials 41
Features 75
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 62
Epiphone Prophecy Extura
Quality of materials 63
Features 65
Quality Control 60
Build Quality 63

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Nut Width
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Nut Width
Epiphone Prophecy Extura Nut Width
Epiphone Prophecy Extura Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Epiphone Prophecy Extura has the wider nut with 43mm (1.693'') vs 42.9mm (1.688''). This is a 0.1mm (0.0050000000000001'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Epiphone Prophecy Extura, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's Scale Length
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's Scale Length
Epiphone Prophecy Extura's Scale Length
Epiphone Prophecy Extura's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT has the longest scale: 25.5". The Epiphone Prophecy Extura is only 24.75" long. This is a 0.75'' (19.1mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Neck Profile
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's neck profile
Epiphone Prophecy Extura Neck Profile
Epiphone Prophecy Extura's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT has a D type of neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

The Epiphone Prophecy Extura, on the other hand, has a Asymmetrical neck. Even though this neck shape looks like a poorly-made job, it's, in fact, the neck that most naturally adapts to the arc of your hand when grabbing a guitar neck. You'll notice that the lower part of your palm makes a more pronounced, deeper curve while the upper part makes a more subtle arch. This is the shape that adapts the best to that natural arch your hand makes while playing.

Fretboard Radius

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Fretboard Compound Radius
Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT's Compound Fretboard Radius
Epiphone Prophecy Extura Fingerboard Radius
Epiphone Prophecy Extura's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Epiphone Prophecy Extura:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT and Epiphone Prophecy Extura Frets Size
Both have a similar Jumbo fret size

Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.

Final Playability Scores

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 100
Playability 78
Epiphone Prophecy Extura
Bending & Vibrato Ease 95
Chord Playability 65
Solo Playability 80
Playability 80

Specs Side-by-Side

Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT vs Epiphone Prophecy Extura
General Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Demmel Demmelition Fury PDT Epiphone Prophecy Extura
Brand: Jackson Epiphone
Year: 2019 2020
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 6
Made in: Indonesia China
Series: Artist Signature Prophecy Collection
Colors: White Black, Purple, Yellow
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany Mahogany
Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through Set
Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Grover Locking Rotomatic
Fretboard: Laurel Ebony, Single Ply White binding
Neck Material: Maple Mahogany
Decoration: Pearloid Piranha Tooth (Small Sharkfin) Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Scale Size: 25.5" 24.75"
Shape: Speed Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm) 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.9'' (22.9mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" 12"
Nut: Plastic NuBone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active) Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (Humbucker / Active) Fishman Fluence Proprietary (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: None Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 0 1