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Best Epiphone Electric Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Epiphone electric guitars.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best ones with these features, according to our algorithm. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.

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1. Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

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Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 67

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Slightly sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Maple Cap top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern (Humbucker/Active)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Jerry Cantrell Prophecy Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Les Paul Custom Prophecy

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq 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

2. Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy

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Want it

Playability 82

Sound 81

Build quality 64

Value for money 81

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
Fret edges: Very sharp (1 vote)
Tuning stability: Won't stay in tune (2 votes)
Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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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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Strengths & Weaknesses
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

3. 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

Player Feedback

Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noisy (1 vote)
Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)

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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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Price Comparison

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

4. 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 (2 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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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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Price Comparison

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

5. Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Epiphone Prophecy SG

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Want it

Playability 82

Sound 80

Build quality 63

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)

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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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Price Comparison

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

6. Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins

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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins

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Playability 75

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 74

Overall Score 74

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
Slim Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons tuners
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Price Comparison

Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Strap Lock
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

7. Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

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Playability 72

Sound 79

Build quality 67

Value for money 73

Overall Score 73

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From Epiphone's 2022 Artist Collection series
Made in China
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge
SpeedTaper D Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons tuners
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Price Comparison

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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
Weight Relief
Strap Lock
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

8. Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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Want it

Playability 77

Sound 81

Build quality 59

Value for money 77

Overall Score 72

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (3 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (2 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2021 Artist Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Figured Maple Veneer top
Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony; white binding fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 2 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson USA BurstBucker 1 (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose FRT-1000 bridge
Slim Taper Set neck
24 Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer

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

9. Epiphone SG Modern Figured

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Epiphone SG Modern Figured

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Playability 78

Sound 71

Build quality 63

Value for money 76

Overall Score 71

Player Feedback

Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)

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From Epiphone's 2020 Modern Collection series
Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
AAA Figured Maple (3/4) 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
24 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover locking Rotomatic; 18:1 tuners
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Price Comparison

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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone SG Modern Figured

Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Coil Split, Phase Out Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
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

10. Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Epiphone Les Paul Modern

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Want it

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 (5 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (3 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Clean (3 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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Price Comparison

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