Epiphone SG Prophecy Aged Jet Black Metallic
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A "Prophecy" SG: classic spirit, today's gear
With the Prophecy series, Epiphone revisits the SG in a clearly performance-oriented version: refined finishes, modern feel, and versatile electronics. This Aged Jet Black Metallic variant retains the SG DNA (lightweight, balance, access to high notes) while adding technical choices designed for today's guitarists, notably thanks to the Fishman Fluence pickups and stability equipment (tuning, sustain, note hold).
For whom, and for which styles?
The SG Prophecy is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an electric capable of chaining tight riffs, expressive leads, and clear chords without changing guitars. It excels in modern rock, hard rock, metal, and prog, while remaining credible in blues-rock and pop when exploiting the more vintage voices and single-coil type textures via the push/pull controls.
The sound
The mahogany body provides a dense low-midrange, natural sustain, and warm attack, very comfortable as soon as the gain is increased. The ebony fingerboard adds a crisper response and extra definition, useful for precise palm mutes and complex chords. The Fishman Fluence Proprietary duo makes the difference: in modern mode, you get a powerful, tight, and articulated sound; in "PAF" voice, the guitar becomes more open and organic; and in single-coil type voice, you gain clarity and brightness for airier rhythms or arpeggios that stand out well in a mix.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Double cut | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Nickel |
| Body shape | SG Modern | Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Material | mahogany | Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top | mahogany | Knobs | knurled metal, brushed nickel |
| Neck profile | Asymmetrical Slim Taper | Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Plating | brushed nickel |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Proprietary |
| Scale length | 628 mm / 24.72" | Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Proprietary |
| Number of frets | 24 | Controls | Master Volume (with push/pull pickup voices), Master Tone (with push/pull pickup voices) |
| Nut | black Graph Tech NuBone | ||
Questions frequently asked
What tones do the Fishman Fluence pickups on the Epiphone SG Prophecy Aged Jet Black Metallic offer?
The two Fishman Fluence Proprietary pickups provide a modern voice, a PAF-style voice, and a single-coil style voice. The modern voice emphasizes a powerful and articulate sound. Both the Master Volume and Master Tone controls feature push/pull switches to select these voices.
Is this SG Prophecy suitable for metal?
Thanks to the mahogany body and ebony fingerboard, this guitar delivers dense low-mids and a clear response. The Fishman Fluence pickups enable tight riffs and precise palm mutes even at high gain levels.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The neck has an Asymmetrical Slim Taper profile, a 628 mm scale length, and a 24-fret ebony fingerboard.
Is the tuning stability enhanced on this guitar?
Tuning stability is ensured by Grover Locking Rotomatic tuners and a black Graph Tech NuBone nut. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece also contributes to string stability.
What is the finish of the Epiphone SG Prophecy Aged Jet Black Metallic?
The Aged Jet Black Metallic finish combines a black color with brushed nickel hardware. The metal knurled knobs also feature this brushed nickel finish.
