Save $250 on the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy – Metal-Ready Shred Machine Now $849 at Sweetwater
Save $250 on the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy at Sweetwater—now $849. Metal-ready with Fishman Fluence active pickups and 24 jumbo frets.
Sweetwater has dropped the price of the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy from $1,099 to $849, delivering total savings of $250.
Deal Summary
| Spec | Details |
| Model | Epiphone Flying V Prophecy |
| Finish | Aged Jet Black Metallic (with custom multi-ply binding) |
| Sale Price | $849 |
| Original Price | $1,099 |
| Savings | $250 (23% Off) |
| Body & Top | Mahogany body with AAA Flame Maple Veneer |
| Neck & Fingerboard | Asymmetrical SlimTaper Mahogany Neck, 24 Jumbo Frets, Ebony Board |
| Electronics | Multi-Voice Fishman Fluence Active Humbuckers |
| Hardware | Grover Locking Rotomatic Tuners, LockTone Tune-O-Matic, Graph Tech NuBone Nut |
| Retailer | Sweetwater |
Flying V Prophecy
Originally introduced in 1958, Gibson's radical V shape became an iconic mainstay for metal titans like Kirk Hammett, Zakk Wylde, and Michael Schenker.
The Prophecy edition updates that legendary aggressive silhouette with cutting-edge electronics, 24 jumbo frets, and modern ergonomics designed specifically for heavy rock and metal players.
Key Features & Technical Details
- 3-in-1 Tone Engine (Fishman Fluence Pickups): Push-pull volume and tone controls unlock three distinct active voicing modes per pickup without the hum of traditional single coils:
- Voice 1 (Vintage): Warm, PAF-style humbucker tone with classic dynamics and organic output.
- Voice 2 (Modern): High-octane, aggressive active humbucker output built for high-gain chugs and lead clarity.
- Voice 3 (Single-Coil): Shimmering, glassy single-coil textures with punchy mids and zero noise.
- Shred-Optimized Neck & Heel: Features an ergonomic asymmetrical SlimTaper mahogany neck paired with a 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard and 24 jumbo frets. A sculpted, contoured neck heel eliminates upper-fret obstruction, giving you frictionless access to all 24 frets.
- Tour-Grade Tuning & Hardware: Equipped with 18:1 ratio Grover locking Rotomatic tuners for fast string changes and rock-solid stability, an Epiphone LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for maximum sustain and string energy transfer, and a Graph Tech NuBone nut for enhanced tonal clarity.
- Aesthetic Appointments: Wrapped in an Aged Jet Black Metallic gloss finish, accented by custom multi-ply body binding and block/triangle pearloid inlays.
Why This Deal Stands Out
A standalone set of active Fishman Fluence humbuckers typically costs around $400 on its own.
Getting a full-fledged 24-fret neck, solid mahogany body, locking Grover hardware, and an ebony fretboard attached to those electronics for $849 makes this one of the highest-value sub-$1,000 guitar deals on the market today.
- +Three-voice Fishman Fluence pickups unlock vintage, modern, and single-coil tones
- +24 jumbo frets with sculpted neck heel for frictionless upper-fret access
- +Locking Grover tuners and LockTone bridge for rock-solid stability and sustain
- +Aggressive iconic V silhouette trusted by metal legends
- +Aged Jet Black finish with multi-ply binding and pearloid inlays
- +Sub-$1,000 price for active electronics plus solid mahogany body
What are the three voicing modes on the Fishman Fluence pickups?
Voice 1 delivers warm, PAF-style vintage humbucker tone; Voice 2 offers high-octane modern active output for high-gain chug and lead clarity; Voice 3 provides glassy single-coil texture with punchy mids and zero hum.
Is the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy good for metal?
Yes. The 24 jumbo frets, asymmetrical SlimTaper neck heel for upper-fret access, active three-voice pickups, and iconic V silhouette make it purpose-built for metal and hard rock. The design echoes guitars used by Kirk Hammett and Zakk Wylde.
What hardware comes on the Flying V Prophecy?
The guitar features 18:1 ratio Grover locking Rotomatic tuners, an Epiphone LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and a Graph Tech NuBone nut for tuning stability and tonal clarity.
Why is this deal notable?
Fishman Fluence humbuckers alone typically cost ~$400. At $849, you get active pickups, a solid mahogany body, 24-fret ebony board, and locking hardware—rare value in a sub-$1,000 guitar.
