Epiphone Prophecy Series Drops Epic Baritone Les Paul

Epiphone has officially set the internet on fire with a high-octane, ground-up reimagining of its legendary Prophecy Series, proving the guitar giant is done living in the past. Arriving hot on the heels of the radical Futura Series, this latest evolution is poised to steal the lunch money of the modern metal market, taking direct aim at Ibanez, ESP, and Jackson diehards.

With a jaw-dropping list of fresh appointments—including a proprietary pickup mounting system, hyper-fast necks, and the triumphant return of a model fans have begged for over the last two decades—the new Prophecy lineup is arguably the most advanced collection of electric guitars Epiphone has ever produced.

The Engine Room: Shared Specs & Fishman Magic

Before we get into the specific axes, this series' shared DNA deserves a standing ovation.

Epiphone ditched clunky vintage specs for a thermally aged, graphite-reinforced one-piece maple neck. This neck debuts the brand’s new HyperGlide profile, an ergonomic, performance-oriented D-shape with a slick satin finish that plays faster than a caffeinated shredder.

The 25.5" scale length (plus 27" Baritone) necks feature a bound 10”-14” compound-radius ebony fretboard and 24 stainless steel frets for effortless, glass-like string bending.

Fishman Fluence & DAPS

In the electronics department, Epiphone has partnered with Fishman to create exclusively custom-voiced Fishman Fluence humbuckers. This three-voice system packs modern high-output active aggression, vintage PAF warmth, and snappy single-coil tones into a single set.

Even better, they are mounted using Epiphone’s new DAPS (Dual-Axis Pickup Stabilization). This proprietary, body-anchored system completely eliminates bulky, ugly plastic pickup mounting rings. It keeps the pickups perfectly parallel to the strings while allowing microscopic height adjustments.

The Prophecy Series Lineup

• 27” Les Paul Baritone: The prodigal son has finally returned. After a massive 20-year drought, Epiphone has delivered the subterranean riff machine fans have been screaming for.

  Featuring a resonant mahogany body, a highly figured flame maple top, and a massive 27-inch scale length, this guitar is built specifically to rattle your neighbor's fillings with earth-shattering low tunings.

• Epiphone Victory FR: Making its grand, first-ever debut in the Epiphone catalog, the Victory is a double-cut showstopper designed for extreme acrobatics. While it shares the mahogany and figured maple construction of its siblings, the Victory breaks the mold by rocking a deep black Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo. It’s a dive-bombing beast built for players who demand zero tuning slippage during the apocalypse.

• 25.5” Les Paul: If you aren't quite ready for the full 27-inch baritone commitment, this extended-scale Les Paul is the ultimate drop-tuning sweet spot. The 25.5-inch scale length maintains perfect string tension for lower tunings without feeling like you're wrestling bridge cables. It utilizes an ultra-stable, Frequensator-inspired through-body tailpiece paired with a LockTone Modern Tune-O-Matic bridge.

• Prophecy SG: The devil-horned classic gets a suitably wicked, dark-arts makeover. The ergonomic neck joint makes reaching the 24th fret of the ebony board an absolute breeze, while the mahogany body keeps the tone thick and biting. Outfitted with pitch-black Grover Rotomatic locking tuners and the sleek DAPS pickup mounting, this is arguably the meanest-looking SG on the market.

• Prophecy Flying V: You simply cannot launch a performance-focused metal series without a V. Boasting unrestricted upper-fret access and the lightning-fast HyperGlide neck with its specialized volute, this model is built for pure speed. The imposing V-shape perfectly frames the highly figured flame maple veneers, ensuring you look just as aggressive as you sound.

Darth Vader-Approved Aesthetics

Priced competitively around $1,499/£1,249, the entire range has an unapologetically dark, moody aesthetic tailored for heavy music.

As far as I can tell, these are a direct response to models by ESP LTD. They sit in a similar price range, but these Epiphones also include a Protector Ultralite case (many LTD models don't include a case or gig bag).

If you like crushing riffs, lots of gain, and lower tunings, keep these on your radar.

The guitars are available in a striking (yet muted) palette of satin finishes: Obsidian Storm Satin, Crimson Fog Satin, Aqua Smoke Satin, Forest Phantom Satin, and Orchid Bloom Satin.

Watch your backs, modern metal brands—Epiphone just crashed the party, and they brought a 27-inch Baritone.

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