iIgot one for the same reason, and to be fair it sounds fantastic. You can use the bridge in "modern" and the neck in "classic" and it's a pretty close match for £9000 less. Throw in a 0.99 tiny round mirror from Wish and your good to go :D
I NEED that olive burst Les Paul! Your one has such a nice top on it. Some of the models I've seen on other channels look good, but this one has something extra. Gonna have to hunt for a nice one!
I'm famous! Nice video. I'm a Flying V guy, but that Les Paul looks amazing. I think yours has the nicest flame compared to the ones some of the other channels got their hands on.
@@jeanluc1313 I've owned a Fender Strat (standard/mim), Fender Tele (standard/mim), Ibanez Prestige S2075. Currently own an Epiphone '67 Flying V and Charvel ProMod San Dimas. I've had the Flying V since around 2000 or 2001. The cheap Epi Flying V has been the favorite of the lot, and of the Prophecy line I think the Flying V is my favorite as well. I've heard reviews that the Prophecy Flying V has really bad neck dive which is unfortunate. Hoping to see these in local stores eventually. I'd like to check out both the Les Paul and the Flying V. There's also a really nice looking Edwards LP Custom on eBay that's tempting! I've never owned a LP shaped guitar.
The custom fishmans rock. Single coil voicing long before the moderns had them introduced(and I still cant find any big brands using the new single coil moderns...), the second voice is way different than how close the "high output passive" is to the modern voicing. The burstbucker voicing is great and way more like a PAF obviously. So this is a great mix between classic and modern fishmans, but with a custom classic and modern instead of hot rod, something like a metalhead like me enjoys.
@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Hey Kris. I got the LP Special in tv yellow. I've been on a P90 quest lately and thought that guitar would be a nice trial run with Epiphone. Glad I did!
I'd like to see a FR offered as an option on the V. I'd also like to see a polished Nickle offering..l am no fan of the "Brushed" look..it reminds me of a bathroom faucet.😝
I have listened to a lot of comparisons.. the body shape seems to have ZERO effect on the tone..it's all in the pickups, nut and bridge saddles which are all identical throughout this series of models, they sound great, very versatile, very very well made and thought out..pick your choice of bodies and roll!
Wow! Are those great guitar or what! I'm with Chris when he said neck burstbucker and bridge modern voicing sounded the best. I'd love to see SG prophecy in action.
I REALLY HOPED THEY HAD THE AXCESS HEEL (like the HP-series)... This is the only thing stopping me from buing this :( When can Gibson listen and learn from all their customers :(
Good video! I was thinking about buying the extura, but i was wondering, is the scale length correct? On the site it says 628mm, but i have never seen that scale length be used on a 24 fret guitar. If it really is 628mm it would be an interesting buy, i am looking for a guitar with that fret to scale ratio for quite some time.
Hey, I mean, that's the normal Gibson / Epiphone scale length so I'm not that surprised, that they stick to it. Even with 24 frets. The Prophecy Les Paul felt pretty much normal to play, but with more frets and better access to the upper frets. //cheers, Kris
I have a Schecter with Fishman pick-ups, and an 8-string ESP with the Stephen Carpenter signature Fishman pick-ups. They're the only pick-ups I want going forward. They have a clarity I haven't heard in any other pick-up and on headphones especially they sound so large and tall, like a high wall, if that makes sense.
@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Thanks, it's just that the one presented on the vid doesn't seem to be "green" but "brown" and on the only tiny picture on the online catalog it seems glossy and not satined like the one you hold here...
Wait what. So youre telling me, active modern voice, passive vintage voice AND COIL SPLIT? 3 completely different sounds in just one guitar? This is it. The ultimate guitar
Highly doubt it. They never sub out their pickups. Why i bought this epi. And as of now these are excluaive to the prophecy. Cant get them aftermarket. But probably one similar.
@@charlesbatsold31 I would never blow that kind of money on a guitar. I would much rather update a Classic or a Standard to actives. There is just no 3.000 bucks quality difference between the Standard and a Custom...
These ARE amazing! I think a base model Gibson V is going somewhere around $1600-$1800? If the Epi was the same price ld STILL buy the Epi! It's a far better guitar!
It really depends, man. Do you want high-gain stuff? Ibanez is a great option. If you want less gain and tons of character, Fender is always a good choice. //cheers, Kris
Just look for the Modern or old High Performance series. The 2019s were my favorite (2019 Standard had most of the HP add ons), but when you hit the coil taps, unlike this one, they actually changed the sound
Throw a String Butler and a TP6 tail on it.. it already has a Graphtech nut.. tuning stability would be off the chart.. they have amazing sustain.. versatility is far better than most.. with the Fishman all the models sounds exactly the same.. pick your body style and roll with it!
I will tell you from comparing a V Proph to a Gibson V base model that you would have to have a Gibson Custom V to be close in comparison. It's miles ahead of a base Gibson.. a Gibson Custom? Maybe not so much.. Gibson owns Epi so it's a precision machined guitar instead of Gibson's hand made..the choice is yours but Epis are far more consistent in their construction.. like it, love it, or hate it. I find it the best Epi rock guitar to date. The logo! I love it. But it's no factor to me really.. it's a great guitar at 1/2 the cost of a Gibson hand made.
Nice review 👌🏼😊 I buy that guitar in black. And btw a little part of that heavy intro lick reminds me of the song „suffocating under words of sorrow“ from bullet for my valentine 😁👍🏼
@@jeanluc1313 in other words I'm a fan of vintage PAF (gibsons patent applied for) style humbuckers with a vintage sounding output. But this guitar in the video runs hot and it sounds amazing.
Nice looking/designed guitar like the rest of the new Epiphone line-up, but I absolutely hate the Fishman Fluence pickups. Change my mind....and I bet they are 3-400 dollar of the price too. They don't sound like anything "organic" at all.
You can rip out the Fishman (God l love freedom!) Throw some Gibson 57s or some Lollar Imperials if you want "Organic" and you will still be light years ahead of ANYTHING Gibson offers in that price range even adding the new pickups and installation! There really is nothing remotely close to these Prophecy's on the market for that money..ebony? What is Gibson's cheapest offering with a ebony board? 5 ply binding? However the Pickups? They are very subjective..most LOVE them..you hate them.. that's an easy fix!
@@jameshill2015 Thank You for stating the obvious, James. That is what I have been doing since the 70's if I didn't like some pickups....but that doesn't change my minds on the Fishman Fluence pickups.
900 euros made in China Epi ?! They better be flawless but I havent seen a flawless Epi yet.. have seen plenty awesome LTDs or Schecters at that price thou.
@@portwill Every manufaturer does. Had 2 korean LTDs last 3-4 years both impecable. Had 3 brand new Epis all of them should have been sold as Bstock tbh.. (still have one EX84 that is so bad I cant even sell). Epis have got a lot more expensive lately, too expensive for chinese guitars.
These may not be flawless but l have never seen a guitar that was..some closer than others..these are much better than previous models. Modern tech is improving vastly, give it a chance and check one out..l bet you will be glad you did!
Everyone that tested that guitar not even thought of playing some Malmsteen tunes on the single coil sound. Like the guitar is a metal guitar and the most recognized single coil sound in metal is a Malmsteen neck pickup lead. Such a shame.
Hi, I don't think so, at the moment. This could change though if the demand is high. ;) I personally think Floyds would fit these Prophecy models really well. //cheers, Kris
So what’s Proprietary mean? I can’t find them on Fishmans website. Hope they aren’t just some cheap mass produced pickups made strictly for Epiphone because I really want to like this guitar.
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I want this guitar because it looks similar to the $6000 Adam Jones silverburst. 🤷♂️
iIgot one for the same reason, and to be fair it sounds fantastic. You can use the bridge in "modern" and the neck in "classic" and it's a pretty close match for £9000 less. Throw in a 0.99 tiny round mirror from Wish and your good to go :D
@@astromoth I actually ended up getting the Epiphone standard bourbon burst.
Just got mine today. Awesome guitar
C'est sûrement ce qu'on appelle une fausse bonne idée:)
@@astromoth I think Epiphone is actually releasing an Adam Jones signature model.
I love the nod to bullet for my valentine in the intro :D
Beautiful guitars and great video guys!
Thanks Sean! :) Guil chugs some Bullet every now and then. haha!
//cheers, Kris
What’s song name ?
@@kubau4826 Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow
Holy shit, I was trying to remember the name of that band just yesterday bc I listened to them in high school 15 years ago. THANK YOU BROS
Song name please?
Waiting for the red tiger LP to appear in the listing to place my pre-order.
Me too.😎
I NEED that olive burst Les Paul! Your one has such a nice top on it. Some of the models I've seen on other channels look good, but this one has something extra. Gonna have to hunt for a nice one!
I may one today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im excited as hell ,,,,, Ive been playing low end guitars too long 36 years of playing
Damn, I have 2014 EX Plus and I love it but these are gorgeous! Big step in the right direction.
I'm not a gibson/epiphone fan but I would like to have a prophecy explorer in purple. Looks sick and will certainly serve my metal needs!
Just brought the flying v version,and wow! Epiphone have really upped there game,it's really well built and sounds amazing!!! 👍
Love your socks Kris haha. Guitar sounds great though, Epiphone are bringing the goods back!
I want the. V model for sure!!😎
that Finish is sick.
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I'm famous! Nice video. I'm a Flying V guy, but that Les Paul looks amazing. I think yours has the nicest flame compared to the ones some of the other channels got their hands on.
Not much for variety, are you?
@@jeanluc1313 I've owned a Fender Strat (standard/mim), Fender Tele (standard/mim), Ibanez Prestige S2075. Currently own an Epiphone '67 Flying V and Charvel ProMod San Dimas. I've had the Flying V since around 2000 or 2001. The cheap Epi Flying V has been the favorite of the lot, and of the Prophecy line I think the Flying V is my favorite as well.
I've heard reviews that the Prophecy Flying V has really bad neck dive which is unfortunate. Hoping to see these in local stores eventually. I'd like to check out both the Les Paul and the Flying V. There's also a really nice looking Edwards LP Custom on eBay that's tempting! I've never owned a LP shaped guitar.
The custom fishmans rock. Single coil voicing long before the moderns had them introduced(and I still cant find any big brands using the new single coil moderns...), the second voice is way different than how close the "high output passive" is to the modern voicing. The burstbucker voicing is great and way more like a PAF obviously. So this is a great mix between classic and modern fishmans, but with a custom classic and modern instead of hot rod, something like a metalhead like me enjoys.
Well I just bought my first Epi a month or so ago. Looks like I may get in 2 this year! Oh my goodness! Thanks fellers!
Congrats Steve! Which Epi did you go for?
//Kris
@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Hey Kris. I got the LP Special in tv yellow. I've been on a P90 quest lately and thought that guitar would be a nice trial run with Epiphone. Glad I did!
@@Steven_SK That's awesome Steve! P90 for the win! :)
//Kris
That is sweet but... just seen the Prophecy Extura Purple Tiger on the Thomann page 😍 Yasssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New wallpaper from the big T?
@@PooNinja Oh I like it a lot!
Oh absolutely agreed!! We only had that model to shoot for release day but the other finishes look glorious! // Guillaume
I know what I would change about the guitar, adding a floyd rose variation, I mean it's already 24 frets and has that modern neck.
The 24 frets is almost a deal breaker, and a Floyd WOULD be. Why even bother with a Les Paul if you need that bullshit?
I'd like to see a FR offered as an option on the V. I'd also like to see a polished Nickle offering..l am no fan of the "Brushed" look..it reminds me of a bathroom faucet.😝
This may be a dumb question but how much does the body effect the tone? Like does the SG sound different to the Les Paul?
I have listened to a lot of comparisons.. the body shape seems to have ZERO effect on the tone..it's all in the pickups, nut and bridge saddles which are all identical throughout this series of models, they sound great, very versatile, very very well made and thought out..pick your choice of bodies and roll!
I want the Purple Extura sooooo bad right now...
Sounds great any color options for that SG?
Side note. The feel and playability of the new prophecy blows last gen out of the water. I have both.
What's the tune at 4:49? It sounds really familiar.
Same question.
Same. 👀😂
I have the Koa and the first edition of the prophecy it had just 2 knobs one vol one tone and beautiful curly top
Wow! Are those great guitar or what! I'm with Chris when he said neck burstbucker and bridge modern voicing sounded the best. I'd love to see SG prophecy in action.
1 Les Paul Custom with THREE pickup options for £800 ? I have to get one !! :-O
I REALLY HOPED THEY HAD THE AXCESS HEEL (like the HP-series)...
This is the only thing stopping me from buing this :(
When can Gibson listen and learn from all their customers :(
I'd prefer this heel.
These are really nice, I might pick one of these up.
How much Canadian?
awesome video and that's one hell of a guitar, what's your take on this epiphone les paul vs prs se custom 24?
These new Epiphones are AMAZING! I cant believe how NICE these things are! I will buy one!
Where did you get that colour burst from. I cant find it anywhere! I can only find the red,green, and black ones. That looks orange!
Thats the "green" one, I have one. It's not green.
Some are greener than others...
I love how much fun this guy looks like he's having when he plays. Great vid. SICK guitar.... I have the red sg prophecy
..build like this illustrate jus why Epiphone is mY jam...>Gibson even..👍🤟🖤🤟
Epiphone really have stepped up their game, the build quality is on par with way more expensive guitars for sure :) Thanks for watching! // Guillaume
I love my prophecy v, still getting used to it.
Will they produce these in lefty versions? Please make them do that, thomann!!
This or LTD EC-1000T CTM? I believe the Epi is $250 less than the LTD.
Good video! I was thinking about buying the extura, but i was wondering, is the scale length correct? On the site it says 628mm, but i have never seen that scale length be used on a 24 fret guitar. If it really is 628mm it would be an interesting buy, i am looking for a guitar with that fret to scale ratio for quite some time.
Hey, I mean, that's the normal Gibson / Epiphone scale length so I'm not that surprised, that they stick to it. Even with 24 frets. The Prophecy Les Paul felt pretty much normal to play, but with more frets and better access to the upper frets.
//cheers, Kris
I have a Schecter with Fishman pick-ups, and an 8-string ESP with the Stephen Carpenter signature Fishman pick-ups. They're the only pick-ups I want going forward. They have a clarity I haven't heard in any other pick-up and on headphones especially they sound so large and tall, like a high wall, if that makes sense.
Very nice axe! those fishman are great
I hope they’ll make extended range like 7-8strings for this series in the future. Because I can’t afford an Abasi’s
That would be stupid. Sorry.
What color is this Prophecy?
What is the name of this exact model, please ? I can't find it on your online store...
Here it is Lionel :) www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_les_paul_prophecy_olive_tiger.htm // Guillaume
@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Thanks, it's just that the one presented on the vid doesn't seem to be "green" but "brown" and on the only tiny picture on the online catalog it seems glossy and not satined like the one you hold here...
Wait what.
So youre telling me, active modern voice, passive vintage voice AND COIL SPLIT? 3 completely different sounds in just one guitar? This is it. The ultimate guitar
Yeah pretty much. That's the advantage of this Fishman Fluence technology. //Kris
2 Questions: will the pickups appear on Gibson models? 2. will the pickups be available on aftermarket?
Highly doubt it. They never sub out their pickups. Why i bought this epi. And as of now these are excluaive to the prophecy. Cant get them aftermarket. But probably one similar.
@@charlesbatsold31 they do sub out their pickups. Not very often but they do it. Check out the Les Paul Custom Blackout.
@@flowryan5829 i stand corrected. Id like to have one of those. But 5 grand?? Damnit man. Lol
@@flowryan5829 side note, gibsons battery placement on that was kinda trash. Crazy
@@charlesbatsold31 I would never blow that kind of money on a guitar. I would much rather update a Classic or a Standard to actives. There is just no 3.000 bucks quality difference between the Standard and a Custom...
Yessssssss
yes yes yesssssss! :)
//Kris
Yooo What pedal is that? At 5:17
Wow. Sweet axe!!
The black LP almost looks like the Gibson Paul Landers LP!
Is the neck finish glossy or satin?
It's satin. Nice and smooooooth.
//cheers, Kris
Where is this guitar made ?
Where is the guitar made in?
The old Prophecys looked so cheap and nasty. These look amazing
It’s the color and headstock. But these are a few steps up for sure.
These ARE amazing! I think a base model Gibson V is going somewhere around $1600-$1800? If the Epi was the same price ld STILL buy the Epi! It's a far better guitar!
Hi, able to compare the neck profiles between 2020 epi prophecy vs 2020 epi custom?
The Epiphone website is your source 🙄
What’s the pedal that was used for the dreamy clean tone?
I believe it was the Keeley Caverns. Cheers //Kris
I'm gonna take this guitar 🔥 LP with Ebony Fretboard, Fishman Pickups & 24 Fret 💪 then I change the bridge with Floyd FRX 🤟
What are you playing at 4:53
As far as I remember Guillaume improvised that playing. It sounds pretty sweet, doesn't it? //Kris
Can u plz suggest
Fender or ibanez??
Which sounds better
It really depends, man. Do you want high-gain stuff? Ibanez is a great option. If you want less gain and tons of character, Fender is always a good choice.
//cheers, Kris
Anyone knows the fret material?
Does it work without battery?
I like the look of it. The tone is dry and screechy not a fan of it, but I can still replace the pickups with something else.
If the pickups don't do it for you, this axe is way worthy of modding, so many nice things about it you really can't go wrong.
Not sure which part of the signal chain it is, but it sounds like rustling a paper bag.
Tuning on this one is?
Would love to see a Gibson version. 👍
Eager to spend $4500?
Just look for the Modern or old High Performance series. The 2019s were my favorite (2019 Standard had most of the HP add ons), but when you hit the coil taps, unlike this one, they actually changed the sound
Do they have 24 frets
I love the song Split/Bridge
Throw a String Butler and a TP6 tail on it.. it already has a Graphtech nut.. tuning stability would be off the chart.. they have amazing sustain.. versatility is far better than most.. with the Fishman all the models sounds exactly the same.. pick your body style and roll with it!
Alright, you got my money
Damn that's cool
Interesting all of the Prophecy LP's have the diamond logo on the headstock. But ummm it is not a custom model. Guessing it is just a prophecy thing.
I will tell you from comparing a V Proph to a Gibson V base model that you would have to have a Gibson Custom V to be close in comparison. It's miles ahead of a base Gibson.. a Gibson Custom? Maybe not so much.. Gibson owns Epi so it's a precision machined guitar instead of Gibson's hand made..the choice is yours but Epis are far more consistent in their construction.. like it, love it, or hate it. I find it the best Epi rock guitar to date. The logo! I love it. But it's no factor to me really.. it's a great guitar at 1/2 the cost of a Gibson hand made.
This epi prophecy is made in indonesia?
Where's the Floyd model?
😂 lmao
The prices are close to EC1000, really? No way they can be as good as EC1000
I have a EC1000T-CTM from about 10 years back, still my go-to with the EMG 81-60
@@budverissimo1 This Epi should be arround 500 or 600 usd to be a good value, otherwise it gets crushed by the EC1000
I'll keep my EC1000's. They almost had me until I saw that it was made in China
I want one of each.
hmmmm........Maybe a 335 or 339 Prophecy someday
WHAT IS THE INTRO SONG?
Suffocating Under Words Of Sorrow
The Prophecy,hmmmm, didn't see this one comin' ;-0)
Nice working horse!
Didn’t think it had all that. Nice!
Whats the neck radius?
Google is your friend, and will respond more quickly, too.
@@jeanluc1313 geez thanks Einstein
I like it
Nice review 👌🏼😊
I buy that guitar in black.
And btw a little part of that heavy intro lick reminds me of the song „suffocating under words of sorrow“ from bullet for my valentine 😁👍🏼
Cool guitar except for the half assed neck heel contour
What a great guitar. I'm a PAF guy but I must say if I had this guitar I would be full fat modern sound. It spanks hard.
What’s a “PAF guy”?
@@jeanluc1313 in other words I'm a fan of vintage PAF (gibsons patent applied for) style humbuckers with a vintage sounding output. But this guitar in the video runs hot and it sounds amazing.
Nice looking/designed guitar like the rest of the new Epiphone line-up, but I absolutely hate the Fishman Fluence pickups. Change my mind....and I bet they are 3-400 dollar of the price too. They don't sound like anything "organic" at all.
Do you judge that completely through RUclips? That‘s a bold move, considering the audio compression which RUclips does.
@@flowryan5829 No, of course not.
@@ralfhedstrom you had me already sweating and boiling in anger. Good god 😂
You can rip out the Fishman (God l love freedom!) Throw some Gibson 57s or some Lollar Imperials if you want "Organic" and you will still be light years ahead of ANYTHING Gibson offers in that price range even adding the new pickups and installation! There really is nothing remotely close to these Prophecy's on the market for that money..ebony? What is Gibson's cheapest offering with a ebony board? 5 ply binding? However the Pickups? They are very subjective..most LOVE them..you hate them.. that's an easy fix!
@@jameshill2015 Thank You for stating the obvious, James. That is what I have been doing since the 70's if I didn't like some pickups....but that doesn't change my minds on the Fishman Fluence pickups.
900 euros made in China Epi ?! They better be flawless but I havent seen a flawless Epi yet.. have seen plenty awesome LTDs or Schecters at that price thou.
Apparently these have QC issues as well.
@@portwill Every manufaturer does. Had 2 korean LTDs last 3-4 years both impecable. Had 3 brand new Epis all of them should have been sold as Bstock tbh.. (still have one EX84 that is so bad I cant even sell). Epis have got a lot more expensive lately, too expensive for chinese guitars.
These may not be flawless but l have never seen a guitar that was..some closer than others..these are much better than previous models. Modern tech is improving vastly, give it a chance and check one out..l bet you will be glad you did!
I want one
did you stole the intro riff from bullet For My Valentine? sounds like suffocating under words of sorrow to me
Haha this was the non copyrighted version of that riff and 2 others mixed together yes! Nice one and thanks for watching :) // Guillaume
These are great but I still prefer the looks of the old Les Paul Prophecy
Would have been cool with a Floyd Rose option.
then you have to wait for the Ghosthorse (brendon small signature, coming out in 2021)
..does know how to route?,..jump on iN..#modernLuthier
@@gandalfilgrigio97 ..wow,.really?🤯
Floyd rose on les Paul hell no
@@joycesanders4898 yes, check out his instagram
I agree, the pickups BITE!!!
Rather have a modeler or a couple pedals and get the epi les Paul modern. It’s kinda over priced and you get no case with it
Everyone that tested that guitar not even thought of playing some Malmsteen tunes on the single coil sound. Like the guitar is a metal guitar and the most recognized single coil sound in metal is a Malmsteen neck pickup lead. Such a shame.
Guy in right was making fun of guy on lefts tone. Guy on right was just had "all the gain" turn up!
Got Floyd option?
Hi, I don't think so, at the moment. This could change though if the demand is high. ;) I personally think Floyds would fit these Prophecy models really well.
//cheers, Kris
That would be a nice way to ruin and LP, but hey, Alex Lifeson and Richie Sambora did it.
the split sounded no different then the humbucker.
Like Wayne once said:"she will be mine... She will be mine"
Nice but too expensive for me for an epiphone
So, which set of fishman does it come with?
Proprietary Fishman Fluences.
So what’s Proprietary mean? I can’t find them on Fishmans website. Hope they aren’t just some cheap mass produced pickups made strictly for Epiphone because I really want to like this guitar.
no lefty models yet? too bad
can we show your pedalboard? xD
Dad rock? WTF Dads were rocking that metal tone before you were born.
Idiots that slag older guys don’t realize how quickly they’ll be joining those ranks.
Those "Dad's" iNVENTED the shit!!!😂🍻