Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone Obsidian Storm Satin Electric guitar

Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone — Modern Performance in Baritone Form

The Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul Baritone Obsidian Storm Satin re-engineers the iconic Les Paul silhouette for players who live in the lowest tunings. Built around a 27" scale length, this guitar delivers the tight, articulate response that baritone players demand for B-standard, drop A, and beyond. A satin-finished, Ultra Modern weight-relieved mahogany body carries a maple cap with a highly flamed maple veneer, balancing classic Les Paul mass with modern playability. This model is purpose-built for metal, doom, and progressive players who want Les Paul character without the muddy low-end compromise of shorter scales.

What Sets the Prophecy Baritone Apart

Two engineering choices make this guitar stand out in the modern baritone segment. The Dual-Axis Pickup Stabilization (DAPS) system anchors the Fishman Fluence pickups directly to the body in precision-machined pockets, eliminating pickup rings while keeping alignment rock-solid under aggressive picking. The Frequensator-inspired string-through-body tailpiece splits anchor points so the bass strings sit further back than the trebles, firming up low-end response while leaving the high strings slinkier for bends. Combined with the LockTone Modern Tune-O-Matic bridge and roller saddles, this setup delivers articulate chug and consistent intonation across the entire 27" scale.

Body Construction and Tonewoods

The mahogany core provides the warmth and midrange bite that defines the Les Paul voice, while Ultra Modern weight relief keeps the instrument manageable on a strap despite its 27" scale. A maple cap topped with a highly figured flame maple veneer adds visual depth and a touch of upper-mid clarity. The satin finish keeps the surface fast under the forearm, and the Modern Contoured Heel improves access to the upper frets.

• Body Material: Mahogany with Ultra Modern weight relief
• Top: Maple cap with highly flamed maple veneer
• Finish: Satin — fast, glare-free surface

Neck Profile and Fretboard

The thermally aged one-piece maple neck is reinforced with graphite rods for long-term stability, even under the tension of heavy baritone strings. The HyperGlide profile sits between a modern C and a shallow D — substantial enough for chord work, slim enough for fast lead lines. A 10"-14" compound-radius ebony fingerboard transitions from a rounder feel at the nut to a flatter surface higher up the neck, supporting both barre chords and aggressive bends.

• Neck Material: Thermally aged one-piece maple with graphite reinforcement
• Scale Length: 685.8 mm / 27" — baritone scale
• Fingerboard: Ebony with 254-355.6 mm / 10"-14" compound radius
• Frets: 24 stainless steel with hemispherical end dressing

Pickups, Controls, and Hardware

Custom-voiced Fishman Fluence active humbuckers sit in the neck and bridge positions, each offering a modern high-output voice, a vintage PAF-inspired voice, and a coil-split option via push/pull controls. The 3-way toggle selects pickups, push/pull volumes split coils, and push/pull tones switch pickup voicings — a flexible system for one guitar to cover modern gain, classic humbucker warmth, and single-coil clarity. Black hardware throughout reinforces the modern aesthetic, with locking Grover Rotomatic tuners and Posi-Lok strap buttons keeping the guitar stable on stage.

• Pickups: Fishman Fluence HH — active, multi-voice, with coil splits
• Controls: 2 volume (push/pull coil split), 2 tone (push/pull voice), 3-way toggle
• Bridge: LockTone Modern Tune-O-Matic with roller saddles
• Tuners: Grover Locking Rotomatic

Who Should Play the Prophecy Les Paul Baritone

This baritone is the right choice for metal, doom, prog, and djent players who need an instrument that holds tuning and clarity in B-standard, drop A, or lower. It suits guitarists who want Les Paul tonal character but require the string tension and low-end articulation that only a 27" scale can deliver. Players coming from 25.5" scale instruments will find the longer neck a comfortable adjustment, especially with the slim HyperGlide profile and stainless steel frets. The Fishman Fluence electronics make it equally useful for studio work, covering a wide tonal range without pedal switching.

The Epiphone Prophecy Series

The Prophecy series represents Epiphone's reimagining of its most iconic silhouettes, designed from the ground up for modern performance. The new line combines Epiphone heritage with contemporary features like graphite-reinforced necks, compound-radius ebony fingerboards, stainless steel frets, and Fishman Fluence electronics. The baritone model extends this philosophy into the extended-range territory, offering players a Les Paul-shaped instrument that thrives in tunings where standard-scale guitars lose definition.