The fact that they packed all these cool features for like 899 is great! I seriously wouldn't of thought twice if this cost over a thousand. Going down to my guitar shop because they said they have a couple of these. Will probably leave with a guitar honestly it looks so cool.
This is one of the best demos I’ve seen. The way you explained the specs was great especially liked the comments on these “digital” pickups. The playing was phenomenal and I heard incredible tones. Definitely put this model on my to-buy list. Thanks!
Almost bought one of these, but then found a mint condition 2016 Gibson Flying V Pro for nearly the same price. Fully bound, 57 and Burstbucker 3 pickups, and of course nitro finish and made in the USA. I still want one of these - the Fluence pickups really appeal to me, but the Gibson was too good a deal to pass on. How many flying Vs does someone need? I guess the answer might be "one more" but the budget has been blown for now!
Funny coincidence, I happen to have one of these prophecy flying V's as well as a 2016 proprietary flying V. If I'm totally honest, I prefer playing the Gibson. The neck feels a lot nicer and is more familiar. The body is also heavier, so the neck doesn't dive as much, which I found to be an issue with the prophecy. That being said, the fishman fluence set is the sole reason I own it. My proprietary V sounds awesome, but it's a one trick pony. The different voicings on the prophecy make it an extremely versatile tool. You can tweak a usable tone out of it from death metal to dire straits.
I’ve watched a few videos on this, and your demo is the best. None of the others showed the two single coil tone variations, or were as detailed . You may have just convinced me to buy this.
@@OliRoyer well I went ahead and bought this guitar in the Yellow Tiger’s Eye finish. It’s as good as you said it was. Took a while to get used to the asymmetrical neck, but know it fits like a glove. Thanks for the video, Glen Fricker’s piqued my interest, yours was the deciding factor. Keep at it, great video.
This guitar is legit!! i have 5 other USA Gibson flying v's and the Epi is just as good.im not saying it's better...but it does hold it's own and is better than some of those 5 I own!no joke...i recommend this guitar.
I got the blue aged tiger gloss sg, I love it! Looks great, sounds great,is great!! Epiphone really makin some nice guitars now! Your reviews are excellent!! Watchin your reviews got me to buy the epiphone firebird and epiphone flying v! 👍
I got the red SG. I love it more every time I pick it up. The Fishman’s really kick ass, either on a tube or a modeler. I had it plek’ed from SW and only had to file a couple sharp fret ends. I’m completely blown away by this guitar, better than any Gibson I’ve owned.
I'm going between this and the extura. But I also kinda want a locking tremolo bridge. I saw the esp ltd arrow 401 which looks intriguing as well as it has the locking tremolo but this guitar looks so promising.
I feel kind of embarrassed that I caved and purchased the Jerry Cantrell LP model that was just released .. been watching videos to reassure myself and they really are .. these sound awesome and if there was any tone shaping based on Jerry's guitars it can only be better than expected .. and the shop did condition the fretboard and re-string and adjust action for C# drop tuning as well
Hey man! awesome review on this gorgeous Guitar! nice job! and can you help me? I've been looking at Flying V's for a while, and i wanna make a right purchase. and i also found a 2007 Epiphone Flying V Korina made in Korea. and i'm kinda conflicted, which one should i get? this one?/Epiphone Flying V Prophecy? or this one?/Epiphone Flying V "2007" Korina? and also the other option is Hamer XT Flying V's but what do you think? :33333333
Is it NECK HEAVY ? Or is the weight correctly balanced (meaning it sits well on the shoulder and the neck doesn't dive down) ? Thanks in advance for the answer.
Started playing hair guitar in 1985 when I was 15. A year in, I got a Gibson V like Kirk Hammock. That's what my ex called him. She wasn't a genius but she had a gorgeous face and a smokin' 80s hot chick bod. It was impossible to play sitting down. Hated it. Played great, though. Traded it for a BC Rich Mockingbird with cloud ☁ inlays and way too many knobs and switches. It's a big dollar piece today. A real Bernie Rico. No regrets there.
Hey @Oli I prefer playing as you did here in a classical position. And I need to know! How did you accomplish the ease that you were playing sitting down here did you have something attached or is that how comfortable it really is to play!?
Hey Oli I've always looked down on epiphone guitars, would you say that this guitar will be disappointing to someone used to playing premium guitars? Cheers!
Hey Oli, first the review was really good and detailed. Which pick ups do you prefer, the Fishmans or the pro buckers on the 2020 Flying V? I'm not sure which Flying V to buy.
@@OliRoyer thank you for your feedback, much appreciated :) Since i'm mainly a blues player and i like the classic design, i think i will go with the 2020 Ebony V. I will give a look also on the review you posted for the Explorer vs V.
Congratulations for the review, you have been very professional and objective I believe. Great job. It's been a while I would like to buy a flying v, I'm now uncertain between this Epiphone and Gibson flying v tribute b2 and the great doubt is about that Gibson neck because I'm afraid it's too slim for my big hands (I can't try them because of pandemia). What do u think about those 2 neck about this question? Marco from Italy
I noticed they moved the strap button from the back of the neck to the side of the body, does it feel better or worse comfort wise? Also, does the guitar have neck dive?
Idk why but I personally feel that the fluence humbuckers on "PAF Mode" does not actually sound like a PAF style humbucker . That's why I prefer emg het set or the pickups generally found on Jackson flying Vs.
Can anyone tell me which prophecy model would be ideal for me....the flying V, the les Paul or the Xtura..... My playing style is drop B tuning for chugs and riffs on the fat strings not much leads and solos, genres being nu metal, post grunge, altern metal......
Hey Oli, how is the neck dive? I'm really considering getting this, but the comments from some folk is keeping me from it. Appreciate if you could help.
I bought one. Yes they look great and sound good with the Fishman Fluence pickups. But I dont like the lacking overall feel it has. The neck will not adjust out all of the fret buzz unless you raise the bridge much more than you would like it to be, also rough and sharp frets. I think "Made in China" says it all. So No, its not a Gibson!
Top heavy. Huge dip when standing and playing.. it’s Decent if you change out the pickups . The neck is only 24.5/8 I had one. Sold it for ESP black metal arrow. It smokes the prophecy every which way. Period. Try an ESP 25.5” scale neck , black ebony fret board and emg 81 pick ups ,the esp black metal arrow , try yourself then play the the prophecy. This guy is blowing smoke up your butt the guitar he’s playing is crap dude it doesn’t feel good in your hands at all compared to ESP or BC rich. Try yourself and you will see this guitar sucks on stage.
