Soulbrighter Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi all! After many years of mucking around with a classic guitar and simple chords just to accompany my singing, I decided to finally step it up. I subscribed to a guitar course and I bought a new electric guitar! I chose the Epiphone SG prophecy EX because I wanted an SG, I want to play some old school metal and I didn't want to dish out for the real deal Gibson, not yet at least... it's just a hobby in the end! This guitar looks pretty amazing! I'm already an Epi fan. and look what I found today on youtube :D Cheers M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome Soulbrighter! Awesome looking guitar you have there. That was a very cool video. I've never seen 5 people playing one guitar at once, AND sounding good, AND an Epiphone! It was a really cool song too. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome aboard, Soulbrighter. I had to listen to that video twice. Very cool idea. Catchy tune. Love the vocals. Had this come out in when VH1 was big, these guys would have hit it big. Thanks for sharing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Awesome video Soulbrighter, welcome abroad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome to the forum soulbrighter! Great Video. On my download list for sure. Nice SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome to the forums SB, it's a great place, I hope you enjoy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulbrighter Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks for all the welcome messages :) First question I have, what is the brand and quality of the strings that come with the guitar? Are they any good or should I just replace them right away? Thanks M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The gauge is 0.010" - 0.046", and the ones that come with them should be replaced, I use Ernie Ball Slinkys, they're well priced and play and last well for me, you'll get a lot of opinions on string brands etc, it's an individual thing, a good idea for a beginner is to try a different brand for first 6 or so string changes, so you get an idea of what each feels like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretter Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm kinda new too, but welcome and HNGD! You're going to like it here, some real good helpful people with some very sound advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredD Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm already an Epi fan. and look what I found today on youtube :D What an excellent performance !! Thanks for the link ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome to the forum. It´s a nice place. Nice SG too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome, to the forum, and Thanks, for the Video link. Loved it! (And, you don't "have" to shell out, for a Gibson (unless you want to), your Epi will do everything you want, I'm sure!) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clanky44 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome aboard Soulbrighter, from a fellow newb! These folks are very helpful and friendly... ...Love the colour on your SG, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipperSB Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Greetings and welcome to the forum. Those Prophecy guitars look gorgeous! I've got my eye on the Les Paul GX, in Black Cherry... Mmmmmmm cherrrrry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epi Rocks Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi all! After many years of mucking around with a classic guitar and simple chords just to accompany my singing, I decided to finally step it up. I subscribed to a guitar course and I bought a new electric guitar! I chose the Epiphone SG prophecy EX because I wanted an SG, I want to play some old school metal and I didn't want to dish out for the real deal Gibson, not yet at least... it's just a hobby in the end! This guitar looks pretty amazing! I'm already an Epi fan. and look what I found today on youtube :D Cheers M Welcome Soulbrighter and HNGD. Lovely Prophecy you have there, as good as any Gibson SG, and will serve you long and well. Enjoy! You'll find lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here, all eager to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Welcome abord, Soulbrighter! Congrats on your new guitar. The Epiphone Prophecy's are really special instruments. Congrats should also be added for scoring one of the first generation models. It looks like Epi is applying some design changes to the next bunch. I love both of mine and I don't think a much better guitar can be had for the dollar. Great vid as well, sir ... you're gonna fit in just fine here! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum Soulbrighter,the Prophecy SGs and Les Pauls are great as is and don't need anything done with them.I don't know when this idea that Epiphone pickups etc. are inferior is going to stop but it's long overdue.The pickups in your guitar are very hot from the factory and need no upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That song is by new(ish) Oz artist 'Gautier' & Welcome Soulbrighter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulbrighter Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum Soulbrighter,the Prophecy SGs and Les Pauls are great as is and don't need anything done with them.I don't know when this idea that Epiphone pickups etc. are inferior is going to stop but it's long overdue.The pickups in your guitar are very hot from the factory and need no upgrading. Hi Bonzoboy, for sure I have no intention of changing the pickups, I am more than happy with the active EMGs in the SG :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi Bonzoboy, for sure I have no intention of changing the pickups, I am more than happy with the active EMGs in the SG :D Welcome aboard, Happy New Guitar Day and enjoy it! I personally like the EMG pickups. Some people crack on them but I think they sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sweet SG, dude, welcome aborad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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