Epiphone Prophecy Line

Mr. S · 02-03-2008, 04:44 PM

wait, epiphone can do ebony on a $600 odd guitar and ibanez cant stretch to it on their higher end guitars? damnit! I want an ebony fretboard ibby 7

Trespass · 02-03-2008, 11:47 PM

eh, just Gibson cutting into the ESP market.

JesseTheMachine · 02-04-2008, 04:39 PM

Nice, a Gibson with a 24 fret fingerboard...

I've always considered buying an ESP Eclipse model at some point because I can't get the kind of appointments I need to play metal on a Gibson. But now...

Plus, Eclipse's don't have enough nice finishes, and I think they tend to look overdone in their general aesthetic.

But this Prophecy's finish is subtle, and gorgeous.

Gold Hardware FTW!

ibznorange · 02-04-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseTheMachine

Nice, a Gibson with a 24 fret fingerboard...

I've always considered buying an ESP Eclipse model at some point because I can't get the kind of appointments I need to play metal on a Gibson. But now...

Plus, Eclipse's don't have enough nice finishes, and I think they tend to look overdone in their general aesthetic.

But this Prophecy's finish is subtle, and gorgeous.

Gold Hardware FTW!

Theres quite a few new finishes on the eclipses dude. check em out again, although the abalone everywhere on the 1000s is gross.

Some serious nice guitars though

Jeff · 02-05-2008, 08:02 AM

I've had Les Paul gas ever since I tried out the Stiletto and Express using one. Alas, it won't be a reality for a very, very long time.

JesseTheMachine · 02-05-2008, 01:39 PM

Well, looking on the ESP website all I could dig up for Eclipse finishes are:

Transparent black cherry
Transparent black
Satin black
Satin white
Vintage white
Satin honeyburst
Amber-cherry sunburst
Amber sunburst
Transparent blue
Transparent green
Gloss black

It's not that they don't have alot of options, it's that I'm not really thrilled by any of them. You're right about the abalone - it's just overkill.

I think my main beef is that so many of these are so similar in colour that they barely count as a separate finish. I'd like to see some more natural stains in their line, and some more subtle colours. The black cherry colour is just so... red. Not enough black at all. I'm a big fan of blue guitars, but I'd prefer a PRS whale blue (darker, and less saturated) to the Windows XP blue ESP is toting.

Now the new Epiphone Prophecy, that has a finish to write home about.

ibznorange · 02-05-2008, 02:42 PM

and how does that burn sienna burst thing on the Eclipse II not make you orgasm?
The blue reeaally depends on the wood. the one at the shop right now is bright bright blue, brighter than the Winxp color. the last one was pretty dark, a bit darker than edroz' carvin

Azazel · 03-12-2008, 04:47 AM

Is it just me or is the cutaway different on the LP GX compared to the EX?

kristallin · 03-12-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibznorange

the only thing i dislike are the goofy lightning bolt inlays

If the guitar plays well and sounds good I'd be willing to look past that, since the quality on Epiphones these days is better than Gibsons...

Trespass · 03-12-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseTheMachine

Now the new Epiphone Prophecy, that has a finish to write home about.

Now I'd disagree, Prophecy finish is nothing on what ESPs putting out. Sure, stock photos look nice, but in person an ESP or LTD finish blows away that Epi.

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

02-03-2008, 04:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mr. S tacos? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 2,102 Real Name: Ryan Main Seven: K7 FB, UV Greendot Rig: PodXT Live Thanked: 21	wait, epiphone can do ebony on a $600 odd guitar and ibanez cant stretch to it on their higher end guitars? damnit! I want an ebony fretboard ibby 7 Knights that say

02-03-2008, 11:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
Trespass Invading Your 7s Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,195 Real Name: Kris Rig: Mesa Stilletto Stack Thanked: 77	eh, just Gibson cutting into the ESP market. Pseudo-Jazz Sophisticate -The 7 and ERG Chord Melody [Jazz] Thread-

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

02-04-2008, 04:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
JesseTheMachine ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 127 Real Name: Jesse Main Seven: Homemade Custom Rig: PodX3 - Mackie FR800 Thanked: 0	Nice, a Gibson with a 24 fret fingerboard... I've always considered buying an ESP Eclipse model at some point because I can't get the kind of appointments I need to play metal on a Gibson. But now... Plus, Eclipse's don't have enough nice finishes, and I think they tend to look overdone in their general aesthetic. But this Prophecy's finish is subtle, and gorgeous. Gold Hardware FTW!

02-05-2008, 08:02 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jeff Banned from Reality Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,106 Real Name: Uh.....Jeff Main Seven: none Rig: Mesa DC-5 Thanked: 22	I've had Les Paul gas ever since I tried out the Stiletto and Express using one. Alas, it won't be a reality for a very, very long time.

02-05-2008, 01:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
JesseTheMachine ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 127 Real Name: Jesse Main Seven: Homemade Custom Rig: PodX3 - Mackie FR800 Thanked: 0	Well, looking on the ESP website all I could dig up for Eclipse finishes are: Transparent black cherry Transparent black Satin black Satin white Vintage white Satin honeyburst Amber-cherry sunburst Amber sunburst Transparent blue Transparent green Gloss black It's not that they don't have alot of options, it's that I'm not really thrilled by any of them. You're right about the abalone - it's just overkill. I think my main beef is that so many of these are so similar in colour that they barely count as a separate finish. I'd like to see some more natural stains in their line, and some more subtle colours. The black cherry colour is just so... red. Not enough black at all. I'm a big fan of blue guitars, but I'd prefer a PRS whale blue (darker, and less saturated) to the Windows XP blue ESP is toting. Now the new Epiphone Prophecy, that has a finish to write home about.

02-05-2008, 02:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,289 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 41	and how does that burn sienna burst thing on the Eclipse II not make you orgasm? The blue reeaally depends on the wood. the one at the shop right now is bright bright blue, brighter than the Winxp color. the last one was pretty dark, a bit darker than edroz' carvin

03-12-2008, 04:47 AM	#28 (permalink)
Azazel ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 4 Thanked: 0	Is it just me or is the cutaway different on the LP GX compared to the EX?


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Standard Guitars

Epiphone Prophecy Line