Epiphone - Prophecy SG Obsidian Storm Satin

New York, 1873. Epiphone laid its foundations there before joining Gibson in 1957, and the Prophecy series carries on this legacy with a modern twist. The Epiphone Prophecy SG Obsidian Storm Satin reimagines the SG silhouette for today’s stage and studio.

The SG-shaped mahogany body features a flamed maple top, which adds visual texture. The neck, set into the body, is made from a single piece of kiln-dried maple with a HyperGlide profile and incorporates graphite reinforcements for stability under tension. The ebony fingerboard features a radius ranging from 254 to 355.60 mm across 24 stainless steel frets, with black mother-of-pearl block inlays. The 647.70 mm scale length enhances string tension for lower-pitched tunings.

The Graph Tech nut and LockTone Modern bridge, in a string-thru configuration, anchor the strings within the body for crisp sustain. The Frequensator-inspired tailpiece evokes Epiphone’s vintage styling, whilst the Grover Rotomatic locking tuners ensure stable tuning. A black nickel finish covers every metal component.

In an HH configuration, the Fishman Fluence pickups at the neck and bridge offer three distinct sounds via the push/pull volume and tone controls: a modern active humbucker for overdriven tones, a sound reminiscent of the ‘Patent Applied For’ for vintage character, and a single-coil for more delicate textures. The 3-position toggle switch changes colour at the touch of a finger, whilst black knobs with knurled finishes complete the control layout.

The multi-layered headstock, featuring the Epiphone logo and the Custom Split Diamond inlay, rounds off the package with a polished finish. The satin finish on the body and neck allows the wood to breathe, and the included Protector Ultralite case accompanies this SG to rehearsals and the studio alike.