{"product_id":"epiphone-prophecy-les-paul-baritone-electric-guitar-obsidian-storm-satin","title":"Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone Electric Guitar - Obsidian Storm Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Les Paul performance, redefined in baritone form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Epiphone Prophecy series has been thoroughly reinvented for players who prioritize speed, accuracy, and commanding tone. This is not merely a refinement, but a complete ground-up reconceptualization. Designed around the expectations of today's dedicated musicians, the updated Prophecy lineup merges classic Epiphone heritage with progressive performance-driven innovation, resulting in instruments that are assertive, refined, and purpose-built for modern artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold in both voice and appearance, Prophecy models stand at the leading edge of Epiphone's Modern Collection, delivering high-level craftsmanship, expanded tonal control, and performance-focused specifications suited to contemporary playing styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standout expression of this design philosophy is the Prophecy Les Paul™ Baritone. It features a satin-finished, Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body, topped with maple and a highly figured flamed maple veneer. The Modern Contoured Heel enhances upper-register reach while preserving the familiar silhouette, and a rear belly carve adds an extra layer of playing comfort. Its satin-finished, thermally aged one-piece maple neck is strengthened with graphite rods for increased stability and durability over time. The fast and comfortable Hyperglide B profile promotes effortless playability, while the extended 27\" scale length, paired with .012\"- .060\" strings, is optimized for baritone tunings such as B to B. This configuration expands the instrument's range between standard guitar and bass, maintaining familiar chord voicings while offering improved string tension, clarity, and low-end definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bound ebony fretboard, with its 10\"-14\" compound radius and 24 stainless steel frets, delivers a smooth, precise, and highly durable playing surface. Black mother-of-pearl block inlays contribute to its sharp, modern aesthetic, while the multi-ply-bound headstock, featuring the Epiphone logo and Custom split diamond inlay, completes its premium presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack nickel hardware underscores the instrument's contemporary, aggressive styling. Locking Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, a Graph Tech® nut, and a LockTone™ Modern bridge ensure reliable tuning stability and consistent performance. The through-body, Frequensator-inspired tailpiece design helps balance string tension across the instrument, enhancing low-end clarity, high-end expression, sustain, and ease of bending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriving the Prophecy Les Paul Baritone's sonic range are custom-voiced Fishman® Fluence® pickups, developed exclusively for the Prophecy series. These advanced electronics provide three selectable tonal voices, accessed via intuitive push\/pull volume and tone controls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Modern, high-output active humbucker™ tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Vintage-style Patent Applied For-inspired humbucker character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Clear, optimized single-coil-inspired sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pickup's volume control manages coil splitting, while the tone controls select voicing, offering a broad tonal palette. This flexibility equips the Prophecy Les Paul Baritone to handle aggressive, high-gain styles while remaining equally capable in studio, rehearsal, and live settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its tight, defined low end, focused midrange, clear articulation, and consistent performance, the Prophecy Les Paul Baritone is engineered for players who demand uncompromising results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen speed, comfort, and precision are essential, the Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone delivers. 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