Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar (Used)
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The ultimate combination of tradition and innovation.
The Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX Outfit
This Les Paul brings back the axe loved by metal shredders around the world. And now, along with EMG humbuckers, the EX Outfit includes individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, a mahogany body with a stunning quilt maple veneer top, and a super fast mahogany neck that has a SpeedTaper™ D-profile with a satin finish and a 24.75" scale. The elegant rosewood fingerboard has 24 jumbo frets, a 14" radius, a standard 1.68" graphite nut, and beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone block and triangle inlays on the 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 15th frets, alternating with mother-of-pearl blocks on frets 17, 19, 21, and 24. The clipped dove wing headstock has 5-ply white and black binding with a mother-of-pearl "stickpin" design on the headstock face and Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX on the bell-shaped truss rod cover.
Its active EMG 81/85 pickups excel at high volume and are a favorite among the world's top metal players--including Zakk Wylde--for their beefy tone. Both pickup designs feature close apterture coils with Alnico V magnets for a smooth tone that can go from 1959 to far into the future or anywhere in between. And for the first time, the EX features individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. The EMG pickups are powered by a 9-volt battery conveniently located in the back of the guitar in an easy-to-access compartment.
The Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX's stunning black hardware goes beyond anything seen before in the Prophecy series including black metal barrel controls with mother of pearl inlaid tops, Epiphone's legendary LockTone™ tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, an Epiphone Exclusive non-rotating heavy duty output jack, and black Epiphone straplocks. The EX also includes black Grover® 14:1 machine heads for superb tuning accuracy, just like you find on all the very best Les Pauls. Finally, the EX includes a hard case to provide the very best protection for your instrument.
The new Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX Outfit
This guitar is the supreme Les Paul for those who dare to break new ground in speed, sound, and technique. And now, the GX features Gibson USA's powerful 490R/498T humbucker combination with push/pull coil-tapping for each pickup, an elegant mother of pearl and abalone block & triangle inlay and pickup individual volume and tone controls in the traditional Les Paul layout.
The Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX Outfit features a mahogany body with a stunning Quilt maple veneer top that's available in two beautiful color finishes, Black Cherry and Heritage Cherry Sunburst. The super fast mahogany neck has a SpeedTaper™ D-profile with a satin finish and a 24.75" scale. The elegant rosewood fingerboard has 24 jumbo frets, a 14" radius, a standard 1.68" graphite nut, and beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone block and triangle inlays on the 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 15th frets, alternating with mother-of-pearl block inlays on frets 17, 19, 21, and 24. The classic Epiphone Clipped Dovewing headstock has 5-ply white and black binding with a mother of pearl "stickpin" design on the headstock face and Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX on the bell-shaped truss rod cover.
Fans of the original Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX, fitted with Gibson DirtyFingers™, often noted that the 490R/498T might be a great match for the new GX. They heard you and your wish was Epiphone’s command. The new Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus GX features a Gibson USA 490R humbucker in the neck position and a Gibson USA 498T in the bridge position. The 490R features an Alnico II bar magnet and the 498T carries an Alnico-V bar magnet. These pickups have the traditional characteristics of the original "Patent Applied For" tone that's unmistakably from Gibson's legendary family of humbucker pickups but, with a modern edge to give your tone a distinct personality. Best of all, each pickup features coil tapping via a push/pull control at each pickup's volume knob. And now for the first time, the Prophecy GX features individual volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Over the last decade, Epiphone has built a reputation for outstanding quality, especially in their hardware. Now, the Prophecy GX gold hardware goes beyond anything seen before in the Prophecy series beginning with the GX's gold metal barrel controls with mother of pearl inlaid tops, their legendary gold LockTone™ tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, a gold Epiphone Exclusive non-rotating heavy-duty output jack, and gold Epiphone straplocks. The Prophecy GX also includes gold Grover® 14:1 machine heads for superb tuning accuracy, just like you find on all the best Les Pauls. The Prophecy GX also includes a hard case so you have the security to take your GX anywhere the music takes you.
Features
- Mahogany body
- Quilted maple top
- Set-in mahogany SpeedTaper satin neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Rosewood fretboard
- Block and triangle fretboard inlay
- EMG 81/85 active humbucking pickups (EX models - Midnight Ebony and Midnight Sapphire finishes)
- Gibson 498T/490R humbucking pickus (GX models - Black Cherry and Heritage Cherry Sunburst finishes)
- 24-3/4" scale length
- 14" fingerboard radius
- 1.68" nut width
Make your own future with one of these prophetic Les Pauls. Order one now.
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Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (9)
- Good feel (9)
- Good tone (9)
- Solid electronics (7)
- Good pick up (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming (8)
- Practicing (7)
- Recording (5)
- Rock concerts (4)
- Small venues (3)
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- Experienced (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Axe
This may sound unreal, maybe I got majorly lucky but I'm not sending this one back. The feel is solid and heavy, but not too heavy. I went over this baby like a ...Read complete review
This may sound unreal, maybe I got majorly lucky but I'm not sending this one back. The feel is solid and heavy, but not too heavy. I went over this baby like a freak, not a single flaw or scratch, beautiful quilt and binding and color. The EMG pups are outstanding, everything from acoustic-like clean, to bell, to epic crunch tones. This Midnight Ebony is sick, my friends are like dude. I was sad to let a 60's Gib-LP go and this EPI-LP is everything that it was and so more. When I got it the setup and intonation was spot on. I can't think of a single thing I would change. Almost got one last year, glad I waited. The 2-vol, 2-tone version is way. If you get one like this one you will rant too.
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Most Liked Negative Review
3rd Guitar's a Charm?
Would like to rate higher but unsure if an acceptable product can originate from China plant. The tonal capabilities and playability are addictive. First guitar: push pull knob popped out. Second guitar: slight...Read complete review
Would like to rate higher but unsure if an acceptable product can originate from China plant. The tonal capabilities and playability are addictive. First guitar: push pull knob popped out. Second guitar: slight neck dents and slight ?cosmetic? crack way far down on the fretboard. Third guitar: we'll see. Return process was easy--something tells me they do this often.
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Pros
- Good Tone
- Usa Pickups Deliver
Cons
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
well conceived,but typical hit or miss quality control.needed way too much adjusting for my liking . slim neck is good idea,and neck joint at 18th fret a great idea. but materials made it a very weak neck.easily bendable. finish was nice, one very minor finish flaw. split coils very usable. for what I wanted as a les paul its sound as a whole was too bright for me, but if this was being used as a sole guitar, it was middle of the road in the right way. fret job was reasonable. case was nice ,but lid did not close properly,making one of the clasps,way too loose and it did not stay closed. this was not one of the better ones, but I would still say try one,if your lucky you will get one thats right on. A great guitar in concept but lack of quality materials and quality control undermind its potential
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
I anticipated this guitar would be decent, AND IT IS!!!!! It needed a set up when I got it, no big deal. Minor truss rod adjustment, bridge height adjustment and pickup adjustment, intonation was SPOT ON!!! After the minor and quick tweaks, I can't put this beast down.. My friend has a Gibson Les Paul Traditional, and this thing stomps it, haha.. The EMGs smoke too. Perfect compliment to the guitar.. Great playability, action and feel.. I would not hesitate to purchase if you're looking for a solid axe.. LOOK NO FURTHER.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
I'm not usually a fan of Epiphone and even Gibson products have begun to let me down. This guitar has actually shown me a light. Amazing quality. Looks can also be deceiving. This guitar actually looks way better in person. It's a much lighter blue. Looks almost turquoise. The neck is noticeably longer and makes playing the higher frets an absolute breeze which is just great for players who want to shred while maintaining elegance. I highly recommend buying this guitar for any style of music.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
This may sound unreal, maybe I got majorly lucky but I'm not sending this one back. The feel is solid and heavy, but not too heavy. I went over this baby like a freak, not a single flaw or scratch, beautiful quilt and binding and color. The EMG pups are outstanding, everything from acoustic-like clean, to bell, to epic crunch tones. This Midnight Ebony is sick, my friends are like dude. I was sad to let a 60's Gib-LP go and this EPI-LP is everything that it was and so more. When I got it the setup and intonation was spot on. I can't think of a single thing I would change. Almost got one last year, glad I waited. The 2-vol, 2-tone version is way. If you get one like this one you will rant too.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
- Great Neck And Sound
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- None that I can see
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
Incredible setup. Didn't have to do much. Versatel sounds and fast neck. Sounds as good and plays better than some of my custom expensive guitars.
Really did an outstanding job on this one.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
- Dinged Or Knob Flaws
- Multiple Returns
- Not Quite Black Cherry
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Small Venues
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
Would like to rate higher but unsure if an acceptable product can originate from China plant. The tonal capabilities and playability are addictive. First guitar: push pull knob popped out. Second guitar: slight neck dents and slight ?cosmetic? crack way far down on the fretboard. Third guitar: we'll see. Return process was easy--something tells me they do this often.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
Before I start I should say I have GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome). I get guitars of all makes and models and love them for a shorty time. I generally like the feel of more expensive models and American made stuff. This Epiphone has an expensive feel. The pickups have a lot punch when cranked up and they clean up well with a turn of the volume knob. The coil split is nice but I generally stay in humbucker mode. I bought this guitar used from MF in condition 2. I must say how impressed I was to see this guitar. It's heavy but I like that. The small pick scratches were hard to find and everything else was great. The set up was right on as I don't like a super low action. If you do it's a simple adjustment. I would buy this guitar again in a minute. Don't let used or Epiphone scare you off. I generally play classic rock, blues and some riff based metal.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
Nothing bad aside from some minor fret buzzing on the low E, but a tiny adjustment on the string action and it should be good
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
- Great pick ups
- Solid Electronics
- Sweet sound and looks
Cons
- Minor Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
As with any guitar Ive ever bought ,it needs a little tweeking to set it to the way I liked it,but it plays great now and sounds awesome with the gibson humbuckers in it.There was some fret buzz at first,nothing a little adjustment couldnt fix.The finish was flawless,beautiful guitar.The coil taps give you plenty of sound and tone options.The included case is a nice plus and a neccesity because the 24 fret neck dont fit in a standard les paul case.However the lid on the case could have fit a little better,its tight on one corner,but still closes.All in All Im happy I bought the guitar and am enjoying it.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
- Very fast action
Cons
- Had a few scratces on it
Best Uses
- Good for any venue
Comments about Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Custom Plus EX/GX Electric Guitar:
One of the best sounding and playing guitars I own (24).It is new and only the second time I played it (last night)it absolutely blew me away.This is right out of the box a super fast neck screaming monster of a guitar. This blows the Gibson les paul studio that I sent back right out of the water -- it was a clunker!?
