I’ve been thinking about getting one to mod. Not to be annoying but what year is it and is it worth it. I was honestly going to put the fishman that’s in the prophecy just in the bridge...I’m a huge tele and jazzmaster guy but idk what it is but I’ve had a sudden urge to has a les paul
You keep telling us you like metal, fine. But what do the three guitars SOUND like? İf you could pick a player or two for each one, or a period, like early classic rock, (Page Clapton ?) what sounds does the " modern " cover? Etc.
@@chipoverbaugh5919 Agreed with the finish. I could never own another Epi/gibson again after owning the Prophecy due to the tones and upper fret access.
The Phophecy is king among all of them. The variety of tones which come out of it are phenomenal, plus having actual access to the upper fret range to hit that 24th fret. I have the red one.
Whew! I blind purchased a prophecy because the online store had a great finance deal, so hearing there are people satisfied with theirs is a big relief
The bridge is so far up because even tho it is 24 frets they still wanted the scale length the same as every other less Paul I have an prophecy plus ex that has emgs in and I love it it is my number one
I own the silver burst shown, and I gotta say I’m in love with it man I really am. The best part about the guitar is the ebony board and the neck profile. In love with this axe, I def recommend
I want my LP to do it all. So I'm very happy that the Modern exists. I have my Standards and my Tribute. I don't want to buy something from another company, and I'm glad they made the Modern. That said, the Prophecy is glorious. As for weight, I don't know where ppl got the idea that LP are supposed to be heavy, but LP has always tried to keep weight down (unless you mean the anchors they released in the 70s when they tried to use cheaper wood to save money). But the classic LP tone that folk always talk about loving came from sub 9lb guitars.
The 59 les Paul Standard limited is the one I went for and I have to say that it's a great guitar and with gibson USA pickups and hardware it's an excellent guitar
I would personally take the silverburst. Right now, I have a awesome Epiphone Les Paul Express (A travel guitar, I'm not very big) and am saving up for a new Epiphone currently. This was very helpful, and keep up the awesome content! Also, congrats on 40k ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I just bought another LP custom silverburst. I had a 1980 silverburst custom that I sold after someone made a crazy offer for it that knew I had one. After about a year and half of it being gone I missed it and decided that if I found another at a reasonable price, I'd buy another one. Came across a guy that was considering selling his 1980 silverburst custom, he didnt have it listed anywhere, after owning it since 1984, and we came to a price, I sold a couple of my guitars and bought it. I bought it well below market for the guitar, he knew it too before he sold it. What is amazing is that the serial number of my old one to my current one is that they are 3 days apart. Both are January build with 79 components, my old one being built on January 28 1980 and my current one January 25 1980 except that this one had a black backside headstock instead of a burst like my other did.
Of course it sounds better than the other offerings, it uses Fishman fluence pickups which are far superior to the Epiphone equivalents. In addition to this, there is bound to be more "body" after the bridge and stop bar set up. This is down to it being a 24 fret model as opposed to a traditional Gibson 22 fret guitar but with the neck meeting the body at fret 21, this makes a massive difference to where the bridge is placed. I'm surprised that you didn't make the same observations and point them out to potential buyers. As a guitar tech, I just thought that these things might have been pretty obvious. I also strongly believe that a guitar's tone is established at a much lower drive/distortion level. Otherwise who would have recognised Peter Green, B.B. King, Gary Moore and the like? Just observations, not meaning to be nasty in any way!
I tried the silverburst a long time ago and hated the feel of it, tried out the same prophecy you have and good lord that thing is amazing. The feel of the neck, the weight relief, the pickups and locking tuners. That thing is a steal for the price and I won’t be parting with it anytime soon.
I just picked up a 2001 red sparkle flake Epiphone Les Paul! It seriously looks like one of the dangerous carnival rides I used to ride when I was a kid. The only difference being the guitar is put together well, has stood the test of time, and is not operated by someone with the nickname "MethMan".
When it comes to the spread of the stop tail on the prophecy vs the silverburst it comes down to the 24 frets and the fret spacing due to that. As well as the pickups being pushed up a little further because of the 24 frets. That is why I believe everything is moved up a little more.
The Epiphone's neck sticks out too far. It feels similar to playing the Ibanez Iron Label RGD (comes as 26.5 scale length, tuned to D-standard). It isn't about 24 frets; it's just a bad design relative the comfort of an ESP LTD Eclipse or even the standard Les Paul he has in the video.
Yep. It’s a good guitar but it looks unco at the back. Too much junk in that trunk. The 59 may be a wise decision but the modern is compelling. I guess the colour is the reason you bought it and now hate it.
I went to check out the Epiphone Silverburst & walked away at least 3 times without trying them. When I saw them in person they looked cheap. That being said, I bought the same Prophecy & I absolutely love that guitar! I do however HATE the weight relief! That’s my only dislike when it comes to that guitar. Looking to the future, it looks like Adam Jones will be releasing an Epiphone Silverburst. I’d personally wait for that over getting the custom, Epiphone.
It's probably been covered (haven't read every post), but on the bridge/tailpiece thing - it's not so much the they just "moved it up", but it's actually 'shifted, along with the neck, less deep into the body. The extreme version of that would be an SG for example. For the Profhecy, they shifted the point where the neck is set. A combo of better upper fret access, along with having 24 frets.
I have an older heavy AF Silverburst Epi. I got mine on a trade. I refretted it a couple years back and replace the nut to a bone. Replaced the bridge pickup with an MJ wound Seymour custom shop "Custom Custom", wound a hotter to 16.1k, alnico 2 mag. Neck is a 8k custom wound from a friend. It's the only "Brand" guitar I play. I have 16 other custom made guitars that I adore but this Epi is one of my mains. It's my beast player. Thick and huge but clear. I keep it tuned to drop C. It's my chugger. A monster. For being a "Cheap" guitar, it sounds badass! Won't ever sell it.
Man, such a good vibe from this video. I was looking for some reviews on the Les Paul prophecy and I found this channel. Really nice discovery. Great way of showing the instruments with passion, fun and great examples. In my personal opinion, i would like a Les Paul with only one volume and one tone, like the SG prophecy, but then again I'm not a purist whatsoever. I own a ltd eclipse ec1000 and it has been my absolutely favorite guitar since I started playing. I guess it's time for me to go and check this Epiphone.
Mr. Go, I've been a DIEHARD Epiphone player for over 20 years now, I've sung their praises and converted many souls. PLEASE, PLEASE bring on the Adam Jones signature Custom! I would be forever in your debt. (I just want one) Thank you sir.
I own a Les Paul Prophecy of the same colour and I love it so much. The Fishman pickups sound amazing and the guitar itself is visually stunning to look at. From the colour, to the binding, to the gorgeous inlay, it’s an amazing guitar and I definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a guitar around that price-range.
Hi Ray... 1st, I had to subscribe; your positive attitude is infectious! 2nd, I do not play metal (nor listen to it) but do play southern rock, blues and Christian music and your gear reviews are great. 3rd, your strength through your surgeries is inspiring! 4th, how you reiterate that it's your own opinion and your own biases. and 5th, your service, Rock on brother!
How about the active Fishman Fluent pickups, makes the guitar that much more versatile!! Push pull pots on both tone and volume. Volume push pull controls humbucker or single coil. Tone controls vintage to modern
I own the Prophecy which I bought this year. Love , love this guitar. Running it through the Blackstar St. James EL34 and two pedal boards is a riot to play
This video just came up in my feed as I have been looking for videos on Epiphone Les Paul’s. I have been dying to buy one for a while, but couldn’t decide whether I wanted to wait to get a Gibson or go ahead and get an Epiphone. I finally pulled the trigger on Sweetwater on September 11. I couldn’t decide between the Adam Jones, the Jerry Cantrell, or the Prophecy. I finally decided to go with the Olive Tiger Prophecy. After seeing this vid I am so glad I did. I’m always tardy to the party😂
I have 6 Les Pauls. All are Gibsons except one… the Epiphone Les Paul Silverburst. Have a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard Special Edition Silverburst. So when this came out it was a no brainer for me. Like you, just need to upgrade the pickups. Maybe SD 59 in the neck and SD JB-4 in the bridge. Your thoughts on that… and what are you going to change yours to, IF you do? Love your channel Ray. Appreciate the language friendly (lack of cursing every other word like some do) way you speak. I feel I can actually recommend your channel to my young teenage grandsons who are learning to play.
i gotta say i love that solo style riff you did on the modern les paul. the song thats always in the backround of your videos. it gets stuck in my head for days man.
I have a 2021 custom in white and and same prophecy you have here. I love my custom but the prophecy was just next level. Didn't think I'd like the fishmans but I was crazy wrong. They killed it with the prophecy.
I have the 1960s tribute plus , if was my first dive into les Paul's, and I've been hooked since. I since added the 60s standard inspired by gibson, and an edwards lp custom. I must say the edwards is an insane guitar, but the epiphone have stepped their game up too. Hanging for the Adam Jones epiphone now, can't wait. But the 60s has become my main every day guitar
Great video, earned a sub! For myself, I DO love the Probucker sound and response. They are different in frequency response to Gibson Burstbuckers but (IMHO) neither better nor worse; just different. Neither would be my choice for a guitar specifically for metal. So of the three you demo here the Prophecy with the Fishmans would be my choice in that context. That said I own a number of Epis of various configurations and love them all!
You are the first reviewer to acknowledge that the Prophecy feels different because the bridge is moved forward. I disliked my prophecy at first because of that. I've suspected that it actually effects the resonance of the guitar, my Les Paul Modern is acoustically very loud where my Prophecy isn't. Now, that could be strings but both with fresh strings the Modern was still louder.
The Prophecy's bridge is higher up the body in order to compensate for the longer 24-fret neck, while still maintaining the traditional 24.75" scale. Because the 24-fret neck is a bit longer than a standard Les Paul, that would add to the scale length if the bridge were kept in its typical position.
I absolutely love my LTD EC1000, but i almost bought the prophecy because the both sit around a grand with case. The Epiphone is a little less, both have 24 frets, stainless steel on the LTD not sure about the Epi, and of course the Fishman Fluence pickups rock! Love the content bro keep doing what your doing. Lets try to hit 50k in a month? That would be badass.
silverburst is a fantastic esthetic. but the prophecy is pretty much everything you could want. I'm a flying V guy and I've had the epiphone brent hinds silverburst flying v custom and it was a beautiful guitar, and now I have my eyes on the new prophecy flying V. ticks all the boxes for me.
I bought a brand new Epiphone LP custom and slapped Seymour Duncans in it. The only minus was the nut was too high. So I brought it in and had it lowered. Now it's probably the best playing guitar I have. Even better than my 50's Gibson standard. I've become a huge Epiphone fan since they've released the inspired lines.
a lot of people are gravitating towards weight relief. Nice demos, Fishman Fluence pickups are awesome, I just got a SSS set to put in a strat. Here's my prophecy, an Epiphone Les Paul is in my future!
It's simple, Ray uploads I watch. Yoooo Ray stoked on these epiphone videos recently. Cool to see a medium priced guitar you can basically hotrod to whatever specs you want.
I bought an Epi 1960 Tribute Plus in 2015 it is a phenomenal guitar,it has Gibson wiring, pots,hardware,Classic/57 pickups and Griver locking tuners.I still love it! IF you can find one grab one! That's a nice Silverburst axe!
Having owned both the Prophecy is just flat out a better guitar. It has all the modern appointments belly cut, jumbo frets, 24 frets, satin back on the neck, locking tuners, slimer neck profile and of course Fishman pickups. It just feels great under the hands. Where the Custom is just more traditional like you had mentioned. In the end for the price the prophecy reigns supreme. Saying all that I would buy a silveburst again 😅 but a pickup change is a must for sure! Great video as always 🤙🏻
To me, and an agile seems to be the better guitar. I have a front and back bound, double cut silver burst, with an access heal, an asymmetrical neck, splittable coils, satin finish, for 600, that is just, a killer guitar. I just keep falling in love with it more, every time I pick it up. Best sounding guitar, best playing guitar, I own, and I have some fine ones.
Dude, I love your channel. Your riffs are always sick, you shoot straight and have a great no BS take on things, and you always look like you're having a fucking blast. 🤘🤘
I’ve got a ‘94 Korean epi. I guard it with my life. Sold my two gibsons to a friend because I never played them. My stage backup is an Epi custom pro in koa.
I wish Gibson and epiphone would upgrade the hardware a bit more. Give me stainless frets, locking tuners, more pickup options, and a tusq nut or something similar.
Hey Clint. Our Inspired by Gibson lineup has GraphTech NuBone Nuts as well as Epiphone's Lock Tone TOM & Tailpiece. As SMR pointed out, the Prophecy's do have locking tuners.
I very much want that silverburst custom. I'm an Adam Jones fangirl but I'm not a huge fan of the aged silverburst or the teardrop shape of his, but if I could get an un-aged, actually silver one and put in a Seymour Duncan Distortion then that'd just be perfect
DUDE! I didn't even notice the bridge sitting up further when I was looking at this Prophecy LP. That makes me want it even more as I tend to dig a little too deep with my pick sometimes and this gives a nice open area.
I’ve played both the silver burst and the red prophecy at my local guitar center. Feel in love with the both but the prophecy is where it’s at! It’s my next guitar I’m gonna get!
I will be fully transparent. I've not been a Les Paul guy. In terms of how they felt. I love the look and loved the fat tones. But a few weeks ago I went into a local Guitar center. And they had a prophecy, modern and a standard one. And the neck profile actually felt really good on all 3. The satin neck on the prophecy was the best feeling. I was very very surprised at how much I liked those 3 epiphones. So I'm now waiting for Matt heafy to release his next year as that likely will be the way I go. Out of the 3 you have I gotta admit. I'd take the silver burst. Aesthetically it's so dope looking. I'd swap in some bare knuckle pups and locking tuners and call it a day.
It's pretty contradictory to say that you prefer LPs with traditional specs and then to say that your favorite one is the Prophecy. You funny haha! Love the visuals of the silverburst.
There are different Gibson pickups. You probably want a Gibson 498T, which is the one with high output. There are others with even higher output, Dirty Fingers or 500T. But the 498T is the sweet spot in my view.
The inspired by Gibson, all day! I can't stand the stock pickups either, but that's an easy fix. There's just something about it's weight and resonance. A modern, light Les Paul is an instant no-go for me, since the weight is one of the things I like the most about them
I hear ya Ray. I love the Les Paul. Sold my SG so could get an LP Std. Suits me better . I love how you get those metal tones out of one. Great playing!
at two cents.... The P90 Les Paul Special is fantastic @ 400 bucks. it's one of those "Ooh I got a bonus or I sold a pedal I didn't need and it helped me get this niche guitar" guitars. In the same way people are super duper shocked when they find the right 50's 60's vibe Squire that does all the right things for whatever reason at cheap as chips prices. I've been recently buying cracked-at-the-nut 2020 epi's and rebuilding them with super nice stuff and they have been SINGING. I really love my LP Modern figured, the 1959 LP, and my batwing pickguarded SG. if I were to spend on a shelf one? A thunderhorse explorer, There's an Epiphone Korina Explorer I think now? Which is one of those mojo guitars people get rabid over..... but if you were to buy an LP I'd say the Epiphone Modern in faded Pelham Blue or the Sparkling Burgundy. No goofy veneer tops, no goofy veneer backs, a little bit of sculpt at the heel, chambered and super light, lots of push-pull knobs to do different things, and they're not much more expensive than usual. secondhand modern would be a definate. Unless you absolutely must get the 50's fat neck it's a 100% go for it sore dick deal in my book. LP Modern, or the P90 Special. period. :D
Good review bud.I have a Gibson “black widow”..I am inspired to pick up one of those silver burst …pick up swap so I’ll send you the link to mine..from your inspiration bud!!!!stay metal bro
I will say I like the Silver burst pretty well, it pops on video for sure. However, the prophecy seems to be the best one for the buck. You may feel like I do about light basses, if they are light to me they feel cheap almost like a toy. A solid 9 to 11 lbs for a bass feels right.
Lol. Hates modern features on LPs and repeatedly states likes most traditional… Then bam- most favorite is the least traditional. Means that guitar I just that good or not to sure what you like. Ima give the benefit of the doubt and say the guitar is just that good… I’ve been wanting one myself.
I just had to ship back that same prophecy only red and black one.. it was horrible.. 4 or 5 high frets and from about fret 15 on up the were scratchy and needed polished in a bad way.. now may e I just got a bad one I dont know because I had to order it as there weren't any around to try out.. just my experience.. from what I hear most people like theirs.. keep on a rockin ray.. great vid bro
additional note... I realize now that the Prophecy Fishman Fluence pickups are active so require the 9 volt battery which is a no go for me. I love the sound of my Ovation VXT with active Fishman humbuckers, but do not like the active battery requirement. It's just another thing to be cautious of when playing live, and always needing a back-up battery.
The Epiphone Prophecy has 24 frets and the others have 22 frets which is why bridge is further up since the neck is a little bit longer. It is a bit strange compared to a regular Les Paul.
I have a question for you my friend: I'm interested in getting your patreon tier with the skype lesson but I live in Finland so the time difference is big, is this something we can work around? And also, in the music theory for metal do you have any bundles with more than one lesson/chapter per purchase? thks o/
the bridge of the prophecy is placed there because og the 24 frets and the 24.75 inches scale , they needed to move slightly the bridge to fill the gap of the 2 extra frets ;)
dude i got the Epiphone LP Classic (worn cherry burst) have played her aloooot in 1 year and DUDE .....she is sooooooo good. feels perfect man. Pickups are decent and i trip out on how good it plays. 10/10 dude for sure. so i got the inspired by gibbo SG and then a Dove acoustic. yeah,, epiphones okay in 2020/21
Where is the fourth push pull.? My Gibson has four. I love my Gibson modern. The ebony board and locking tuners is a must for me on anything. Great video.
I own a 21 black beauty epi LP custom and absolutely love it. Just ordered a tigers eye epi LP prophecy. I’m gonna ditch the fishmans and throw in the Jim Root EMGs I have laying around.
I might be getting a les Paul for a friend, so this video is helpful. Was wondering if the prophecy sounds have a voicing like a traditional Les Paul? I guess if they truly sound like a PAF pickup.
FWIW, I think the regular LP Custom sounded better than the prophecy. I am kind of looking at the prophecy for my next guitar (I just can't get over that red burst), but will probably throw a spare set of EMG 81/85 that I have laying around. Those Fishman's just don't do it for me for whatever reason. I want to see the Epi Adam Jones to find out if it will be a "rim burst" or the "tear drop" silverburst finish. I really dig those riffs you were jamming to.
My V prophecy is awesome. Three different voices is great. But the all black Les Paul version is way better than the red one. I agree it’s not the best color. Should have done a purple one like the explorer version.
@WaurufEx Even through a legit Amp like his Mesa, something just sounds lacking. Maybe it's missing that low end that I'm used to hearing. Sounds more like a PRS. Then again, maybe that's the point of that guitar.
The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback Pro in antique ivory is the best! I totally love mine! Plus the fact it looks like Randy Rhoads' Les Paul or Steve Jones'
This video made me buy a prophecy. And I’ll say, a year later, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my playing. 10/10
I own a Silverburst Epiphone and it has such an incredible sound specially for bluesy stuff
Hands down the most beautiful finish on the planet..,I’m so jealous🤘🏻
I’ve been thinking about getting one to mod. Not to be annoying but what year is it and is it worth it. I was honestly going to put the fishman that’s in the prophecy just in the bridge...I’m a huge tele and jazzmaster guy but idk what it is but I’ve had a sudden urge to has a les paul
You keep telling us you like metal, fine. But what do the three guitars SOUND like? İf you could pick a player or two for each one, or a period, like early classic rock, (Page Clapton ?) what sounds does the " modern " cover? Etc.
@@chipoverbaugh5919 Agreed with the finish. I could never own another Epi/gibson again after owning the Prophecy due to the tones and upper fret access.
@Elienguitar what are tge pickups in it. Seeing as he didn't mention that tgat I seen
How did you not talk about the dope fishman’s in the prophecy?!?!
The Phophecy is king among all of them. The variety of tones which come out of it are phenomenal, plus having actual access to the upper fret range to hit that 24th fret. I have the red one.
Me too :) love it.
Aye, i got the black prophecy flying V 🎸
Oh yeah! I love my Prophecy LP! It's the previous gen with the "Dirty fingers" pups, but I like the idea of the Fishmans too.
Whew! I blind purchased a prophecy because the online store had a great finance deal, so hearing there are people satisfied with theirs is a big relief
@@santosesquivel8669 You're gonna love it.
The bridge is so far up because even tho it is 24 frets they still wanted the scale length the same as every other less Paul I have an prophecy plus ex that has emgs in and I love it it is my number one
Do you have an experience with the LTD eclipse guitars and how they compare to the Prophecy in this regard?
I own the silver burst shown, and I gotta say I’m in love with it man I really am. The best part about the guitar is the ebony board and the neck profile. In love with this axe, I def recommend
I want my LP to do it all. So I'm very happy that the Modern exists. I have my Standards and my Tribute. I don't want to buy something from another company, and I'm glad they made the Modern. That said, the Prophecy is glorious.
As for weight, I don't know where ppl got the idea that LP are supposed to be heavy, but LP has always tried to keep weight down (unless you mean the anchors they released in the 70s when they tried to use cheaper wood to save money). But the classic LP tone that folk always talk about loving came from sub 9lb guitars.
The 59 les Paul Standard limited is the one I went for and I have to say that it's a great guitar and with gibson USA pickups and hardware it's an excellent guitar
Right...i own One and for me its a Gibson with Epiphone logo
I would personally take the silverburst. Right now, I have a awesome Epiphone Les Paul Express (A travel guitar, I'm not very big) and am saving up for a new Epiphone currently. This was very helpful, and keep up the awesome content!
Also, congrats on 40k ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I just bought another LP custom silverburst. I had a 1980 silverburst custom that I sold after someone made a crazy offer for it that knew I had one. After about a year and half of it being gone I missed it and decided that if I found another at a reasonable price, I'd buy another one. Came across a guy that was considering selling his 1980 silverburst custom, he didnt have it listed anywhere, after owning it since 1984, and we came to a price, I sold a couple of my guitars and bought it. I bought it well below market for the guitar, he knew it too before he sold it. What is amazing is that the serial number of my old one to my current one is that they are 3 days apart. Both are January build with 79 components, my old one being built on January 28 1980 and my current one January 25 1980 except that this one had a black backside headstock instead of a burst like my other did.
Of course it sounds better than the other offerings, it uses Fishman fluence pickups which are far superior to the Epiphone equivalents. In addition to this, there is bound to be more "body" after the bridge and stop bar set up. This is down to it being a 24 fret model as opposed to a traditional Gibson 22 fret guitar but with the neck meeting the body at fret 21, this makes a massive difference to where the bridge is placed. I'm surprised that you didn't make the same observations and point them out to potential buyers. As a guitar tech, I just thought that these things might have been pretty obvious. I also strongly believe that a guitar's tone is established at a much lower drive/distortion level. Otherwise who would have recognised Peter Green, B.B. King, Gary Moore and the like? Just observations, not meaning to be nasty in any way!
When Ray is happy (which he clearly is) we’re all happy!! ☺️☺️☺️
I tried the silverburst a long time ago and hated the feel of it, tried out the same prophecy you have and good lord that thing is amazing. The feel of the neck, the weight relief, the pickups and locking tuners. That thing is a steal for the price and I won’t be parting with it anytime soon.
I just picked up a 2001 red sparkle flake Epiphone Les Paul! It seriously looks like one of the dangerous carnival rides I used to ride when I was a kid. The only difference being the guitar is put together well, has stood the test of time, and is not operated by someone with the nickname "MethMan".
When it comes to the spread of the stop tail on the prophecy vs the silverburst it comes down to the 24 frets and the fret spacing due to that. As well as the pickups being pushed up a little further because of the 24 frets. That is why I believe everything is moved up a little more.
The Epiphone's neck sticks out too far. It feels similar to playing the Ibanez Iron Label RGD (comes as 26.5 scale length, tuned to D-standard). It isn't about 24 frets; it's just a bad design relative the comfort of an ESP LTD Eclipse or even the standard Les Paul he has in the video.
@@moribnd ? What r u even saying ?
Yep. It’s a good guitar but it looks unco at the back. Too much junk in that trunk. The 59 may be a wise decision but the modern is compelling. I guess the colour is the reason you bought it and now hate it.
I went to check out the Epiphone Silverburst & walked away at least 3 times without trying them. When I saw them in person they looked cheap. That being said, I bought the same Prophecy & I absolutely love that guitar! I do however HATE the weight relief! That’s my only dislike when it comes to that guitar.
Looking to the future, it looks like Adam Jones will be releasing an Epiphone Silverburst. I’d personally wait for that over getting the custom, Epiphone.
Based on what I’m sensing on this video, of all the 3 Epiphone Les Paul guitars, The PROPHECY is DEFINITELY the ONE I NEED 🤞🏻 🎸
It's probably been covered (haven't read every post), but on the bridge/tailpiece thing - it's not so much the they just "moved it up", but it's actually 'shifted, along with the neck, less deep into the body. The extreme version of that would be an SG for example.
For the Profhecy, they shifted the point where the neck is set. A combo of better upper fret access, along with having 24 frets.
I have an older heavy AF Silverburst Epi. I got mine on a trade. I refretted it a couple years back and replace the nut to a bone. Replaced the bridge pickup with an MJ wound Seymour custom shop "Custom Custom", wound a hotter to 16.1k, alnico 2 mag. Neck is a 8k custom wound from a friend. It's the only "Brand" guitar I play. I have 16 other custom made guitars that I adore but this Epi is one of my mains. It's my beast player. Thick and huge but clear. I keep it tuned to drop C. It's my chugger. A monster. For being a "Cheap" guitar, it sounds badass! Won't ever sell it.
Duncan Distortions are awesome in Epies. I also changed out all the wiring to '59 les paul wiring and it really changed the sound of the guitar.
Man, such a good vibe from this video. I was looking for some reviews on the Les Paul prophecy and I found this channel. Really nice discovery. Great way of showing the instruments with passion, fun and great examples.
In my personal opinion, i would like a Les Paul with only one volume and one tone, like the SG prophecy, but then again I'm not a purist whatsoever.
I own a ltd eclipse ec1000 and it has been my absolutely favorite guitar since I started playing. I guess it's time for me to go and check this Epiphone.
hey thanks so much!
Thanks again for the love SMR! Props from team Epiphone!
Thank you so much sir! I saw your comment from a previous video. How I get in contact with you
Mr. Go, I've been a DIEHARD Epiphone player for over 20 years now, I've sung their praises and converted many souls. PLEASE, PLEASE bring on the Adam Jones signature Custom! I would be forever in your debt. (I just want one) Thank you sir.
I own a Les Paul Prophecy of the same colour and I love it so much. The Fishman pickups sound amazing and the guitar itself is visually stunning to look at. From the colour, to the binding, to the gorgeous inlay, it’s an amazing guitar and I definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking for a guitar around that price-range.
That's nice, expect you leaked DOTD so no one cares.
I upgraded my silverburst les paul, all new electronics, pearly gate pickups... it sounds fucking great
Hi Ray... 1st, I had to subscribe; your positive attitude is infectious! 2nd, I do not play metal (nor listen to it) but do play southern rock, blues and Christian music and your gear reviews are great. 3rd, your strength through your surgeries is inspiring! 4th, how you reiterate that it's your own opinion and your own biases. and 5th, your service, Rock on brother!
How about the active Fishman Fluent pickups, makes the guitar that much more versatile!! Push pull pots on both tone and volume. Volume push pull controls humbucker or single coil. Tone controls vintage to modern
I own the Prophecy which I bought this year. Love , love this guitar. Running it through the Blackstar St. James EL34 and two pedal boards is a riot to play
Thanks for the descriptions. My next guitar will be an Epi Les Paul: Probably the Silverburst... know what I mean? :)
its a very good 👍guitar.
I have 4 epi customs and all of them were well made.
1 elite series MIJ
2 Matt heafy Limited
1 sliver burst.
good luck!
This video just came up in my feed as I have been looking for videos on Epiphone Les Paul’s. I have been dying to buy one for a while, but couldn’t decide whether I wanted to wait to get a Gibson or go ahead and get an Epiphone. I finally pulled the trigger on Sweetwater on September 11. I couldn’t decide between the Adam Jones, the Jerry Cantrell, or the Prophecy. I finally decided to go with the Olive Tiger Prophecy. After seeing this vid I am so glad I did. I’m always tardy to the party😂
I just love your solo from 5:20
It's just so freakin' good!!
I have 6 Les Pauls. All are Gibsons except one… the Epiphone Les Paul Silverburst.
Have a 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard Special Edition Silverburst. So when this came out it was a no brainer for me. Like you, just need to upgrade the pickups. Maybe SD 59 in the neck and SD JB-4 in the bridge. Your thoughts on that… and what are you going to change yours to, IF you do? Love your channel Ray. Appreciate the language friendly (lack of cursing every other word like some do) way you speak. I feel I can actually recommend your channel to my young teenage grandsons who are learning to play.
i gotta say i love that solo style riff you did on the modern les paul. the song thats always in the backround of your videos. it gets stuck in my head for days man.
I have a 2021 custom in white and and same prophecy you have here. I love my custom but the prophecy was just next level. Didn't think I'd like the fishmans but I was crazy wrong. They killed it with the prophecy.
I have the 1960s tribute plus , if was my first dive into les Paul's, and I've been hooked since. I since added the 60s standard inspired by gibson, and an edwards lp custom. I must say the edwards is an insane guitar, but the epiphone have stepped their game up too. Hanging for the Adam Jones epiphone now, can't wait. But the 60s has become my main every day guitar
Ashley what colour is your 2960 Tribute? Mine's Black Cherry but I added a pickguard and will keep it for life!
Great video, earned a sub! For myself, I DO love the Probucker sound and response. They are different in frequency response to Gibson Burstbuckers but (IMHO) neither better nor worse; just different. Neither would be my choice for a guitar specifically for metal. So of the three you demo here the Prophecy with the Fishmans would be my choice in that context. That said I own a number of Epis of various configurations and love them all!
You are the first reviewer to acknowledge that the Prophecy feels different because the bridge is moved forward. I disliked my prophecy at first because of that. I've suspected that it actually effects the resonance of the guitar, my Les Paul Modern is acoustically very loud where my Prophecy isn't. Now, that could be strings but both with fresh strings the Modern was still louder.
The Prophecy's bridge is higher up the body in order to compensate for the longer 24-fret neck, while still maintaining the traditional 24.75" scale. Because the 24-fret neck is a bit longer than a standard Les Paul, that would add to the scale length if the bridge were kept in its typical position.
1960 tribute plus hands down. Gibson 57 pick ups, 12 degree radius and a slim neck. Perfect axe!
Yep...unfortunately they discontinued them.
I absolutely love my LTD EC1000, but i almost bought the prophecy because the both sit around a grand with case. The Epiphone is a little less, both have 24 frets, stainless steel on the LTD not sure about the Epi, and of course the Fishman Fluence pickups rock! Love the content bro keep doing what your doing. Lets try to hit 50k in a month? That would be badass.
silverburst is a fantastic esthetic. but the prophecy is pretty much everything you could want. I'm a flying V guy and I've had the epiphone brent hinds silverburst flying v custom and it was a beautiful guitar, and now I have my eyes on the new prophecy flying V. ticks all the boxes for me.
I bought a brand new Epiphone LP custom and slapped Seymour Duncans in it. The only minus was the nut was too high. So I brought it in and had it lowered. Now it's probably the best playing guitar I have. Even better than my 50's Gibson standard. I've become a huge Epiphone fan since they've released the inspired lines.
a lot of people are gravitating towards weight relief. Nice demos, Fishman Fluence pickups are awesome, I just got a SSS set to put in a strat. Here's my prophecy, an Epiphone Les Paul is in my future!
It's simple, Ray uploads I watch. Yoooo Ray stoked on these epiphone videos recently. Cool to see a medium priced guitar you can basically hotrod to whatever specs you want.
40k, hell yeah brother. Congratulations
ahhh thanks so much dude!
Congratulations on 40k! U deserve it homie! GO BIRDS 🦅
I bought an Epi 1960 Tribute Plus in 2015 it is a phenomenal guitar,it has Gibson wiring, pots,hardware,Classic/57 pickups and Griver locking tuners.I still love it! IF you can find one grab one!
That's a nice Silverburst axe!
Having owned both the Prophecy is just flat out a better guitar. It has all the modern appointments belly cut, jumbo frets, 24 frets, satin back on the neck, locking tuners, slimer neck profile and of course Fishman pickups. It just feels great under the hands. Where the Custom is just more traditional like you had mentioned. In the end for the price the prophecy reigns supreme. Saying all that I would buy a silveburst again 😅 but a pickup change is a must for sure! Great video as always 🤙🏻
Dude has one of the best black out tattoos on his chest and shoulders
To me, and an agile seems to be the better guitar. I have a front and back bound, double cut silver burst, with an access heal, an asymmetrical neck, splittable coils, satin finish, for 600, that is just, a killer guitar. I just keep falling in love with it more, every time I pick it up. Best sounding guitar, best playing guitar, I own, and I have some fine ones.
Dude, I love your channel. Your riffs are always sick, you shoot straight and have a great no BS take on things, and you always look like you're having a fucking blast. 🤘🤘
Please add the 1959 Epiphone Standard Les Paul to this comparison too!
I bought an SG prophecy.... it's a great guitar, the pickups are really versatile.
However for £800 it should be come with a gig bag IMO
I’ve got a ‘94 Korean epi. I guard it with my life. Sold my two gibsons to a friend because I never played them. My stage backup is an Epi custom pro in koa.
I wish Gibson and epiphone would upgrade the hardware a bit more. Give me stainless frets, locking tuners, more pickup options, and a tusq nut or something similar.
Hey Clint. Our Inspired by Gibson lineup has GraphTech NuBone Nuts as well as Epiphone's Lock Tone TOM & Tailpiece. As SMR pointed out, the Prophecy's do have locking tuners.
@@AljonGo awesome now how about those stainless frets ;) There aren't many standard production single cuts currently shipping with them
I very much want that silverburst custom. I'm an Adam Jones fangirl but I'm not a huge fan of the aged silverburst or the teardrop shape of his, but if I could get an un-aged, actually silver one and put in a Seymour Duncan Distortion then that'd just be perfect
DUDE! I didn't even notice the bridge sitting up further when I was looking at this Prophecy LP. That makes me want it even more as I tend to dig a little too deep with my pick sometimes and this gives a nice open area.
Definitely the Prophecy! I have the V version (first one Sweetwater got) and I looove it!
That prophecy looks beautiful. Almost Gibson level
The tail piece is up higher to keep the scale length the same as other les pauls i think. Because its 24 frets they moved the tail up.
I’ve played both the silver burst and the red prophecy at my local guitar center. Feel in love with the both but the prophecy is where it’s at! It’s my next guitar I’m gonna get!
Fuck yeah Ray! More jams like the one in the demo, brody. You just got me out of a negative mood, THANK YOU
What I don't like about the look of the Prophecy series is the matt finish. Sunburst should be glossy.
I’m super excited for the new Matt Heafy signature Les Paul Custom. Out June 2022
June are you sure ?
@@spich1116 that’s what Matt said
I will be fully transparent. I've not been a Les Paul guy. In terms of how they felt. I love the look and loved the fat tones. But a few weeks ago I went into a local Guitar center. And they had a prophecy, modern and a standard one. And the neck profile actually felt really good on all 3. The satin neck on the prophecy was the best feeling. I was very very surprised at how much I liked those 3 epiphones. So I'm now waiting for Matt heafy to release his next year as that likely will be the way I go. Out of the 3 you have I gotta admit. I'd take the silver burst. Aesthetically it's so dope looking. I'd swap in some bare knuckle pups and locking tuners and call it a day.
I feel you on the modern, I like boat anchors. The heavier the better.
Congrats on 40k! Long overdue brother. Stay Metal \m/
It's pretty contradictory to say that you prefer LPs with traditional specs and then to say that your favorite one is the Prophecy. You funny haha! Love the visuals of the silverburst.
I know I'm late to the game..............thanks for making this video. I really enjoyed it and found it to be helpful.
There are different Gibson pickups. You probably want a Gibson 498T, which is the one with high output. There are others with even higher output, Dirty Fingers or 500T. But the 498T is the sweet spot in my view.
I'm kind of surprised they didn't do a silverburst for prophecy series. As hot as both are right now it would have been a perfect merging
Right? I would buy 3 of them
Just bought my son a prophecy awesome guitar he's only just learning so I'm no 1 dad at the moment he loves it
Senator.....love the suit. 💀🖤
The inspired by Gibson, all day! I can't stand the stock pickups either, but that's an easy fix. There's just something about it's weight and resonance. A modern, light Les Paul is an instant no-go for me, since the weight is one of the things I like the most about them
I'm a simple man. I saw the Acherontia styx on your shirt and I clicked.
I hear ya Ray. I love the Les Paul. Sold my SG so could get an LP Std. Suits me better . I love how you get those metal tones out of one. Great playing!
All one needs is a Les Paul and a Telecaster and you can play it all.
@@christophercarty675 Well said!
at two cents....
The P90 Les Paul Special is fantastic @ 400 bucks. it's one of those "Ooh I got a bonus or I sold a pedal I didn't need and it helped me get this niche guitar" guitars.
In the same way people are super duper shocked when they find the right 50's 60's vibe Squire that does all the right things for whatever reason at cheap as chips prices.
I've been recently buying cracked-at-the-nut 2020 epi's and rebuilding them with super nice stuff and they have been SINGING. I really love my LP Modern figured, the 1959 LP, and my batwing pickguarded SG. if I were to spend on a shelf one?
A thunderhorse explorer, There's an Epiphone Korina Explorer I think now? Which is one of those mojo guitars people get rabid over..... but if you were to buy an LP I'd say the Epiphone Modern in faded Pelham Blue or the Sparkling Burgundy. No goofy veneer tops, no goofy veneer backs, a little bit of sculpt at the heel, chambered and super light, lots of push-pull knobs to do different things, and they're not much more expensive than usual. secondhand modern would be a definate. Unless you absolutely must get the 50's fat neck it's a 100% go for it sore dick deal in my book. LP Modern, or the P90 Special. period. :D
Good review bud.I have a Gibson “black widow”..I am inspired to pick up one of those silver burst …pick up swap so I’ll send you the link to mine..from your inspiration bud!!!!stay metal bro
I just wish the epiphone silverburst was in the same shape as the prophecy. It's less of a burst and more of an outline.
im sure somebody said this but the tail piece is higher because its 24 frets to keep the scale length the same
I'll have to compare the tailpiece on my prophecy to my custom and standard 50s now I hadn't noticed that
I will say I like the Silver burst pretty well, it pops on video for sure. However, the prophecy seems to be the best one for the buck. You may feel like I do about light basses, if they are light to me they feel cheap almost like a toy. A solid 9 to 11 lbs for a bass feels right.
Let’s Save our cash for the MKH .. !! he’s keeping guitar, metal and genuine awesome guyness alive for us all
I‘m waiting so impatiently for the new MKH 7 String….
I think the best would be the custom silver with just a bridge pickup change🤔
Lol. Hates modern features on LPs and repeatedly states likes most traditional… Then bam- most favorite is the least traditional. Means that guitar I just that good or not to sure what you like. Ima give the benefit of the doubt and say the guitar is just that good… I’ve been wanting one myself.
I like both the silverburst & the prophecy. I agree that you kinda expect a Les Paul to be on the heavier side.
I just had to ship back that same prophecy only red and black one.. it was horrible.. 4 or 5 high frets and from about fret 15 on up the were scratchy and needed polished in a bad way.. now may e I just got a bad one I dont know because I had to order it as there weren't any around to try out.. just my experience.. from what I hear most people like theirs.. keep on a rockin ray.. great vid bro
additional note... I realize now that the Prophecy Fishman Fluence pickups are active so require the 9 volt battery which is a no go for me. I love the sound of my Ovation VXT with active Fishman humbuckers, but do not like the active battery requirement. It's just another thing to be cautious of when playing live, and always needing a back-up battery.
The Epiphone Prophecy has 24 frets and the others have 22 frets which is why bridge is further up since the neck is a little bit longer. It is a bit strange compared to a regular Les Paul.
I have a question for you my friend: I'm interested in getting your patreon tier with the skype lesson but I live in Finland so the time difference is big, is this something we can work around? And also, in the music theory for metal do you have any bundles with more than one lesson/chapter per purchase? thks o/
the bridge of the prophecy is placed there because og the 24 frets and the 24.75 inches scale , they needed to move slightly the bridge to fill the gap of the 2 extra frets ;)
Supposed to get my prophecy delivered today
dude i got the Epiphone LP Classic (worn cherry burst) have played her aloooot in 1 year and DUDE .....she is sooooooo good. feels perfect man. Pickups are decent and i trip out on how good it plays. 10/10 dude for sure. so i got the inspired by gibbo SG and then a Dove acoustic. yeah,, epiphones okay in 2020/21
Where is the fourth push pull.? My Gibson has four. I love my Gibson modern. The ebony board and locking tuners is a must for me on anything. Great video.
I own a 21 black beauty epi LP custom and absolutely love it. Just ordered a tigers eye epi LP prophecy. I’m gonna ditch the fishmans and throw in the Jim Root EMGs I have laying around.
I might be getting a les Paul for a friend, so this video is helpful. Was wondering if the prophecy sounds have a voicing like a traditional Les Paul? I guess if they truly sound like a PAF pickup.
FWIW, I think the regular LP Custom sounded better than the prophecy. I am kind of looking at the prophecy for my next guitar (I just can't get over that red burst), but will probably throw a spare set of EMG 81/85 that I have laying around. Those Fishman's just don't do it for me for whatever reason.
I want to see the Epi Adam Jones to find out if it will be a "rim burst" or the "tear drop" silverburst finish. I really dig those riffs you were jamming to.
My V prophecy is awesome. Three different voices is great. But the all black Les Paul version is way better than the red one. I agree it’s not the best color. Should have done a purple one like the explorer version.
@WaurufEx Even through a legit Amp like his Mesa, something just sounds lacking. Maybe it's missing that low end that I'm used to hearing. Sounds more like a PRS. Then again, maybe that's the point of that guitar.
@@christophercarty675 I really dig the red burst. Glad you found a guitar you like!
Wow. That Prophecy’s pickup covers are unique - kinda Z. Me want. Now.
Totally agree Les Paul’s should weigh a ton don’t mind the locking tuners though cos I’m lazy
Like the Epiphone modern looks, but the appointments of the prophecy better with the locking tuners
The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback Pro in antique ivory is the best! I totally love mine! Plus the fact it looks like Randy Rhoads' Les Paul or Steve Jones'