NEW! 2020 Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul - Modern Take On A Les Paul Custom - Demo & Review

[@MrActionRadar]

I don't think I have seen Dagan that much into playing a guitar he reviewed before. Dagan, I think your message and the sound came through. Finally, some versatility to a gibson style guitar!

[@Alex_3311DesignCo]

This would satisfy my Adam Jones antique silverburst itch.

[@PMTVUK]

That guitar does look incredible! Adam Jones is a beast on the guitar! Thanks for watching. -Lee

[@mclovin8712]

This is exactly what i was thinking. All you need is more is a round mirror 😀

[@Alex_3311DesignCo]

@@mclovin8712 I’m telling you I’d take for less money if it was not flamed maple and they can keep the active pickups. Just that color is great

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

Exactly! As soon as I saw those, I wanted one but at six grand, it's not possible for me. I'm trying to buy a new car. These are the answer.

[@noizewriter3324]

It seems like a lot of us were feeling that. As soon as I first saw the prophecy in one of the namm video's I no longer cared about the "rumors" about the Adam Jones Cause it looked just like it and I wouldn't have to sell all the souls of my family to get one.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

"There's a belly-cut" Dude, you haven't seen my belly. lol

[@michaelmattson3515]

That’s why I don’t have a Ovation anymore.

[@ryanbobadilla2527]

Anyone wish the purple tiger color was applied to the les paul prophecy.

[@robertwelch3240]

I do.🙁

[@FrankLafone]

GIVE IT TO ME!!!!..... NOW! :)

[@antma9028]

YES!!

[@ihateweezer7222]

Me

[@mrjackbagginz]

Gtr midnight purple is the best shade

[@connor_ge]

Considering that upgrading a regular Epiphone with Fishmans and locking tuners would cost over $300 I think these are a deal!

[@BobbyBriscoeBeats]

I've got the fishman fluence in an ec-1000 and it's a beast! I like the look of this better, but I'm going to just stick with the EC until I save up for a gibson. The fluence pick ups are so awesome. Super nice paf, incredible hot rod, and crisp coil split.

[@brianpartlow5530]

The good pickups are $200 each. The good tuners around $100. That's $500 to upgrade a cheap epiphone, plus labor if you take it to a guitar guru to do the work. I priced it all the first time I heard my guitar humming. I think the best thing to do is play my cheap guitar, get better at playing, and save up for my total upgrade. I'm a broke pay check to pay check guy so I'll never get a Gibson but Epiphone does make some high end stuff that won't break the bank. Other companies make affordable guitars too. I have a $200 Jackson guitar that sounds great. It would be perfect with better tuners. It jumps out of tune after using the whammy a few times.

[@keithcostanza96]

@@brianpartlow5530 I’m in the same boat but a strat guy. I’ve had this Mexican made strat and it’s amazing. It has been through a lot. Got stolen, recovered by the cops after a pawnshop reported it. Got stolen again later found at a bar and then returned to me. It’s fallen so many times off of couches downstairs you name it but it’s still perfect. For some reason it stays in to no matter what. I can’t explain why it has such a good sustain naturally, i’ve compared it to other guitars in the same range and similar range and it just doesn’t make sense. The pick ups are a little weak and I’m starting to have fret buzz on the high Estring third fret. When I was a kid I wanted a expensive guitar and my dad said “what’s wrong with the one you got? If Eric Clapton picked it up when he sound good? Why can’t you sound good on it?” So I stuck with it, but now I’m adult and have a job and can finance my fist “real” guitar. I’m looking at this one because it’s unique and would expand my style.

[@wyfreak1]

Cost $900

[@jessetate9701]

Well this has 24 jumbo frets!!! 😅come on now lets go! Most ltd ec1000s has 24 jumbo

[@mrredritehand]

Bro, Epiphone is freakin Killing It! I don't know who's Killing It more, epiphone or squier? These new Epi's are just loaded with features you want and need!

[@robertwelch3240]

My next guitar.

[@DanielEnochs]

Definitely! Love the 24 Frets and Ebony Fretboard also the pickups sound amazing!! GOOD JOB EPIPHONE!!

[@jonathanlego4930]

Mine too

[@LobitoHF]

7:41 my bro avoiding copyright like a champ

[@CL8ON6]

I picked up the Black V today, been waiting for these since NAMM 🙏

[@bastardofbodom07]

Picked up this exact one in the video early yesterday!

[@wstn7938]

Does the V have neck dive? How is the balance

[@charlesbatsold31]

How are the fishmans treating you. Been an emg guy obvioisly but love the color of this cause im a tool fanatic..lol. Will try to get the new ec 1000 in that violet andromida as well. Its nasty too. Lol

[@ralphgleason1461]

Just got this exact model yesterday. I'm blown away. It does the work of multiple guitars. I plug straight in to my Boss Katana and I need nothing else.

[@KakuraZenom]

I'm 100% gonna grab one of this. I'd love to see it in person to help me decide on the finish but I just cant wait and order a red one ahahah Epiphone got some incredible release lately, the 59, the black beauty and now this ? Wow

[@wyfreak1]

There is also Red or Blacck

[@josburnhb]

The only good thing to come out of 2020: The New Epiphone line! They killed it this year. I have this, the 1959, the Standard 60s, and SG Standard and they are all beyond impressive!

[@thrashefe3523]

Buying few epiphones instead of a one gibson makes sense to me. ill be buying 3 les pauls and an explorer

[@claytonicForce]

You are right. They really came through with these models. Congrats on this purchase. It's beautiful

[@theMills1989]

I just got one this week and I am blown away by this guitar

[@MusicStudent1]

24 frets! I just found out about these. I don’t like the dull finish and wish they had a gloss option, but 24 frets in a Les Paul! Welcome to the 21st century!

[@Wayneextremity]

It does look like an aged Silverburst! Great pointer

[@mattjones8523]

A really good point. I was watching some of Trogly's recently videos and some of the original Les Paul silverbursts he was featuring were pretty much that exact color.

[@TheNCcope]

Played one today and loved it can't wait to take one home

[@christophervincent8420]

That is one mean sounding Les Paul

[@Stillkickingarse]

I’ve played since the early eighties and I’ve had a boatload of quality gear in my hands (PRS, Gibson, Fender, name em...) but I’ll tell you what, the 2020 “Inspired by Gibson” Epis have not much to worry against their US counterparts.... I just snatched a Epi LP Special and wow, what a bang for the buck.... And yes, the Prophecy is in the radar.... :-)

[@jamesparker384]

Got one last week. I just can't put it down, it's fantastic.

[@Philminator]

What's baffling is the SG & Les Paul are the same price in Epiphone, however a Gibson Les Paul standard is much pricier than an SG standard.

[@glenaleksis4589]

I see Dagan I click like!

[@winstonleg-thigh2113]

Yep. I think this will be my first LP.

[@MusicHyde]

Is it me or the top carve seems more accentuated, like the more vintage les pauls? It has sexy curves, whereas usually the top carve seems flatter and les cool?

[@dante316a]

this actually seem way more flat like if the carving was just around the area where the bridge and pickups are, and it also seems to be slimmer, I think the $900 price is too much for it, i would and will get a real gibson instead.

[@dubster82]

Yeah, I thought it looked curvier than normal Epiphones too

[@jarrettfinney4882]

May just have to get me one of these

[@che2335]

Dog Day Dagan rocks us again!

[@tygrbyt3684]

I used to check out andertons vids but really dig your stuff man need some fun challenge videos with another dude

[@antma9028]

Epicphone!!!!

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Wish they had more color options. Classic bursts would be nice

[@kentrape821]

Definitely getting one of those purple V's to go along w/ my 2016 Midnight Sapphire LP Prophecy. Im glad they chose to go w/ Fishman Fluence pickups. But ive heard rumors that they're gonna retail for around $900-$1000

[@LucasGonzalez-du9qd]

Rip off lol

[@yourtubener]

Just bought one and noticed that my headstock diamond is the regular les paul custom diamond and not the small diamond as shown in the vid.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

I would trade my Gibby LP Tribute for one of these.

[@brianpartlow5530]

I want the red one! Or the blue and black SG! I like that crystal clear sound! I have the LP special 2. You get a little humming noise depending on the settings. Don't get me wrong, I like my special 2. It's great for learning guitar and goofing around at home. It's affordable and sounds good enough to suck you into the guitar addiction! Now when I look around pricing stuff, I think maybe I should have started smoking crack, it has to be a cheaper addiction. 😆🤣😂

[@ceelee5850]

Compare the neck between the 2020 epi custom?

[@zaneblack1132]

"I played some modern Les Pauls in My time"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏

[@DavidMorales008]

Awesome

[@kingqrthurr]

Dagan could sell me air

[@countrylapi9245]

Whelp... Guess I'm sleepin' on the couch this month babe! 😜

[@johnpowell3767]

Nice guitar! But you sold me on the amp!

[@Atttuner]

I cant figure out if the amp sucks or its just mic'd really poorly

[@FrAnKaNtHoNy1997]

I am in a low budget and would like to get the most versatile Les Paul, I am between this and the 1959, which one would you recommend?

[@IlNeige]

Dang it. I had finally convinced myself that one LP was enough. Why you gotta do me like that, Epiphone?

[@MiguelGuitars]

I have 4, and then this comes out 😬🤣

[@jonathanlego4930]

This will be my second les paul , my first is a modern in burgundy.

[@BlackonBlack-]

I would buy this one, but have no use for active pickups :( Id prefer some good old Epiphones Pro-Buckers

[@claudiospuskas985]

What's better between Epiphone Les Paul Custom 2020 and Epiphone Prophecy 2020? What do you suggest?

[@blockbuster3712]

Depends on what you want out if it. If you're more into metal, I would suggest getting the Prophecy as it has hotter (and to some better) pickups, 24 frets and a satin neck. So the main differences really are the pickups and finish. And one more thing - the prophecy has locking tuners!

[@peyotepete4903]

2020 has been a big bucket of shit but thankfully Epiphone is a bucket of sunshine... Thankfully!

[@carterheekin1974]

Black nails, i like.

[@heliosthelightningwolf1778]

Love that Les Paul! But red is more my colour.

[@xjohn1970]

I want the black les paul. Epiphones making nice guitars

[@Chirn70]

Gan on, big lad! Give it laldy!

[@onattas2347]

Do you have any recommendation about which one should i buy: Epiphone LP Prophecy or ESP EC-1000 Deluxe (with Emg 81/60 pickups)

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Ohhhhhh for a left handed version!

[@danielbell4007]

I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a les Paul more... I’m still a little torn between this and the new firebird...

[@BasementBerean]

So, can you compare the feel of this guitar to a real "fretless wonder" Gibson Les Paul?

[@robertwelch3240]

Just pre-ordered the red one from Sweetwater.

[@chrisperry132]

So jelous!!! The red is tasty!!!

[@robertwelch3240]

@The Great Awaking 4899 it's been a really great guitar. The Fishmans are clear and crisp, and I like the two octave fingerboard. No drawbacks whatsoever. This and my Eclipse have become my go to guitars.

[@chaimode]

I get neck dive with my Prophecy, any tips on how to fix this please?

[@Headknocks]

Wider strap.

[@yeti1002]

How does the prophecy Les Paul compare to a schecter solo ll and a ltd ec 1000 ?

[@xjohn1970]

I just ordered the black Les Paul Prophecy

[@paulharding675]

What's the weight of one of these like?....... Cheers in advance. 👍

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

you should put links in for the demos of the other guitars

[@ethanjoyce2810]

Could you play my chemical romance on this? What would work better, this or a normal epi Les Paul custom

[@dubster82]

This has a gibson paf sound in the pickups so you should be fine.

[@ethanjoyce2810]

@@dubster82 so this would work better?

[@lordPix3lUK]

Where are these bad boys made? They look very nice!

[@kenbell9094]

They are made in China.

[@decadepasts]

Is the binding white or cream?

[@Maxwellmcawesome]

wow that's a lot of sounds

[@ronhoffman7941]

are the frets really any bigger than playing a regular les paul ?

[@ghyslainouellet8841]

No they're medium frets just like a Les Paul

[@joelewis3632]

How come headstock diamond is bigger on other Prophecy LP models I've seen? Only a little thing but I definitely prefer a larger diamond

[@pahema472]

You sound like my ex-girlfriend, mate. hahaha ;P \m/

[@valentinventurino9288]

Nice guitar

[@kevinli4229]

what's your take on this epiphone vs a prs se custom 24?

[@PMTVUK]

Two very different guitars. We recommend trying them out for yourself. Thanks for watching! - Lee

[@euneile6927]

If you want this vibe go for this Epiphone but if you want Les paul strat go for the PRS

[@KakuraZenom]

This one will be more versatile when it comes to sound, but the PRS might have a better playability. The main difference will be on the look and the feel to me. You have to try them

[@fiaskostudio1287]

Is this guitar carved top?

[@moobear1983]

Really liked the look of this guitar... a lot!but I don’t like 24 frets 😑

[@adamboxx2261]

This or a gibson tribute ? Which has better pickups.

[@oldrrocr]

22 frets vs 24 . how much of a purist are you? I have the 2012 version and love it.

[@jhonnywhiskey5296]

How much does it weigh?

[@davidbaclian337]

I’m just waiting for this guy to tell me he’s not left handed.

[@constantinchatzopoulos]

That tale piece remains too close to the bridge pickup .

[@alexarias4378]

I didnt quite understand one part. Does it requiere bateries? .

[@Headknocks]

Yes

[@LordSonny94]

Why is he always so positive? I know he's a seller, but come on! xD That modern heel is might modern, but I really think it would be more modern if it had the Axcess heel from like the HP series... Thats the only thing stopping me from buing it :(

[@mrredritehand]

HP?

[@LordSonny94]

Yes @@mrredritehand. Gibson Les Paul HP 2019

[@mrredritehand]

Hardly playable, right? Lol

[@LordSonny94]

Did not see that funny.... I'm here just to look at modern Les Pauls because I want one.... But they don't make the specs I want... And if you don't agree - You don't have to comment... Or do I misunderstand?

[@patrickmeaney6743]

Good video-p

[@patrickhybl3668]

Rock on

[@gaetanmottin1703]

who know the exactly weight of this beauty ? thanks

[@sanyoung_guitar]

Is it heavy? I mean Weight.

[@diddymies]

not really. Weight relieft and with the belly cut chunk taken away.

[@homeworldmusic]

Gotta say I was ready to buy one online after watching reviews and reading specs, but was fortunate to find one in a local mega-store and .... yeccchhh The neck feel is just...wrong. The stock pickups are so sensitive as to be irritating (this may be a learning curve issue), although I did coax a nice singing lead out of the store's Katana amp. The weight relief still leaves this a heavy load. Was so bummed, because I was so sure this was a no-brainer purchase.

[@Rave779]

Honestly; just replace the tuners with better ones that stick, and you have a killer Les Paul by Epiphone. Those pick ups really change the game.

[@jesus4pincho]

Which fishman fluence are that?? Modern, classic, abasi???

[@Jasontheguitarist87]

Epiphone says they are "proprietary" So I guess they are a custom set made for these guitars.

[@flowryan5829]

Bit if I‘m not on the wrong path of thougts, these might be plug and play within the fluence series, so it would be pretty easy to swap 'em out against regular fluence moderns or open core classics.

[@jessehutchings]

I've read people talking trash about these for their price but .. have you seen the specs .. bruh

[@azharhail2481]

wish I have electric guitar to learn Amazing music 😔

[@Yestes]

Have you got one yet ?

[@azharhail2481]

@@Yestes no cant afford to buy but I have my old acoustic guitar Yamaha F310

[@justinTime077]

I played this guitar for hours today, but when I realized it is battery powered...well..the locking tuners are a nice touch. No fish man pickups for me. Nice try Russel Brand. I wasn’t feeling like installing another pair of pickups.

[@brickbreaker8148]

900 bucks though?

[@MarchantMotorsport]

Well well worth it,

[@Oceantreasures24]

So cheap for a Gibson-like guitar

[@marcaddona2771]

Worth every penny. Look at all the features

[@MickeyMouse-xy6op]

Shit!!! Love it! 👌🏼🖤🖤

[@apostle7772]

Jesus christ is coming repent choose him today,he loves you

[@Skwisgaarz666]

This guitar should’ve came with black hardware. The chrome looks cheap.

[@Skwisgaarz666]

I got these one sale and the first mod I’m doing is black hardware. The brushed nickel is nice. But it doesn’t go with the olive tiger eye.

[@danielfragrances5732]

I tried to concentrate to the great guitar review, but I was wondering all the way through. Why many guys polish their nails like that?

[@patrickdonofrio3082]

They missed the mark with the price point on these. 900 for an epiphone? No thanks.

[@absolutedegenerate2992]

is it me or does this guy look like kirk hammet?

[@romerosneck]

I'm glad decan doesn't stutter with his playing as much as with his speech

[@kiezersosay49]

The moral of the story is... Get an EC-1000 or a SOLO ii

[@juanvaldez5422]

epi has eclipsed its parent brand, all things considered

[@charlesbatsold31]

Unfortunately not quite. The big difference is in the top and electronics. Far superior with gibson. That being said, for the money epi is slamming it home

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@charlesbatsold31 I own both. I have two Gibson's that I held onto out of 10 I bought and sold because they were the good ones. Nothing like a good Gibson but they are to hit and miss for how much they cost . I actually prefer PRS

[@charlesbatsold31]

@@juanvaldez5422 I have a hard time playing anything with less weight than a les Paul nowadays. They just feel like a toy. Prs are solid instruments though

[@powerbreed]

The colours look flat and really don’t pop like a Gibson.

[@g405t]

I don't trust this guy anything he plays sounds good....jk

[@bBb67u]

For the price of this guitar, I'd rather get an esp

[@coreyreynolds4380]

Did anyone else want to hear some Tool riffs just to pretend this was the Adam Jones Les Paul Custom? I may have to get this guitar just to fill that void.

[@leoward6609]

This guy just drips narcissism

[@MBvolcom92]

really like these guitars, but they're made in china so it's gonna have to be a pass for me.

[@adammaher6962]

Why does it matter if it comes from china if gibsons are made by the exact same cnc machines as epiphones?

[@Dr.Jekyll]

@@adammaher6962 First, they are NOT made by the exact same CNC machine. Second a CNC machine cuts pieces from a larger whole, it does not manufacture, glue, sand, polish, etc. China has Chinese people doing the work, and the Chinese people have a different culture than Americans. They have different perspectives. Gibson doesn’t micro-manage Epiphone, so there are decisions made by Epiphone management that have nothing to do with Gibson. So even though Epiphone quality has been increasing, you are foolish to ignore all of the differences between the two brands and where and how they are made.

[@mrscary113]

Does anyone else find that this line of guitars is overpriced at $900 USD ?

[@nirbhaysaini9578]

In real these are cheap

[@nirbhaysaini9578]

not I can afford it but the sound is awsome. If Gibson Had sold this same product it would be for atleast 2300 $

[@evanstanish1130]

No, I find them extremely affordable for the specs.

[@antma9028]

Not cheap, but very versatile. With Gibson on the headstock probably $3000-$4000.

[@marcaddona2771]

No. Look at all the features on this bad boy. Love it