iansmitchell Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=1305 " Be sure to check out the October 2008 issue of Guitar World. On page 166, Chris Gill reviews the entire Epiphone Prophecy line and awards it the coveted Guitar World Gold Award for overall value! Here are a few of Chris's comments: "With the introduction of it's new Prophecy Series solidbody electrics, Epiphone has shattered the price/quality barrier." "...the Prophecy models offer the features and craftsmanship of custom guitars, yet they're priced to compete with most companies' entry-level models." "No matter which Prophecy model you choose, you get the same smooth-playing fast action on every guitar." "When it comes to killer pickup tone, the Prophecy models offer players a buyer's market." "Epiphone's Prophecy guitars compare favorably with guitars costing two, three even four times as much. They offer such incredible value that they'll make you forget the recession." In addition to the incredible print review, Tech Editor Paul Riario conducts a video review of the entire line on the accompanying CD... ending his review with the comment, "Epiphone's brand new Prophecy series of guitars offer all the eye-catching and traditional designs and innovative features that speak to the modern guitar player." " Also, there's a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Haven't had a chance to play one yet, but the SG's look beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Rocker Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Epiphone's web site already has the Guitar World Gold Award logo on each of the Prophecy's shown. Congrats Epiphone. Cheers RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 "...the Prophecy models offer the features and craftsmanship of custom guitars' date=' yet they're priced to compete with most companies' entry-level models."[/quote']At 600 bucks these are not priced as entry-level models and he's a stone cold idiot if he thinks the craftsmanship of the Prophecy models can be compared to custom guitars. I've seen some pretty dodgy finishes on Prophecies and I also doubt that a custom guitar would have a veneer top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire willy Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Epiphone is really reaching out to the shred heads amongst us (count me out) but i really think they missed the boat as far as the phenomenon of kids getting into heavy metal ,it seems to me the kids are now after that indie sound or back to basics style that is prevalent now ie,a stock les paul,sg or tele custom seems to do the trick.what do you guys think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I played a couple at GC and liked the neck but the overall guitar was kinda blah for me. Not an award winner from my point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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