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Best Epiphone Electric Guitars With NuBone Nut in 2023

Here are the top Epiphone electric guitars with NuBone nut. It's a synthetic nut from the same creators of Ivory TUSQ. It's a hard and self-lubricating material that helps a lot with tuning stability. It produces a brighter tone similar to TUSQ, but it's not as hard.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 64

Value for money 81

Overall Score 76

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Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Neck-Through Build
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

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Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)

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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 fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy

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 Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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Epiphone Prophecy Extura

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (4 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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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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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 Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Prophecy Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple Veneer top
Mahogany with 1/2 Maple cap body
Mahogany neck
Ebony 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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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Prophecy SG

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 Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Modern Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Plain Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone ABR bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Modern

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Tap, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

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Playability 75

Sound 71

Build quality 65

Value for money 75

Overall Score 70

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (6 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Flame Maple top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: ProBucker 3 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: ProBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Asymmetrical Slim Taper Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners with Tulip Buttons and 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Weight Relief
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Epiphone Firebird

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Epiphone Firebird

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Playability 78

Sound 65

Build quality 60

Value for money 73

Overall Score 68

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (8 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany wings body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker FB720 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker FB720 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Slim Taper Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini 18:1 ratio machine heads tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Firebird

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Epiphone Les Paul Muse

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Epiphone Les Paul Muse

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Playability 75

Sound 69

Build quality 58

Value for money 77

Overall Score 67

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Neck profile shape: D (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple Cap top
Mahogany (chambered, thin, belly scarf) body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Custom C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic 18:1 ratio tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Les Paul Muse

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Epiphone ES-339

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Epiphone ES-339

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Playability 75

Sound 65

Build quality 59

Value for money 71

Overall Score 66

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Maple body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone ES-339

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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10. Epiphone ES-335

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Epiphone ES-335

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Playability 75

Sound 65

Build quality 55

Value for money 70

Overall Score 65

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Original ES Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Maple body
Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Alnico Classic PRO (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Rounded C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Epiphone Deluxe tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone ES-335

Expensive Wood
NuBone Nut
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Top Brand Pickups
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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