The Flying V might need been one thing of a dud when it initially launched again in 1958, however one in every of Gibson’s most unusual designs is proof optimistic that some guitars are merely forward of their time.

Certainly, it took just a few a long time for the circumstances to be fairly proper, however these days the long-lasting V form has turn out to be a staple of rockstardom – significantly on the heavier finish of the spectrum, the place pointy guitars are virtually obligatory, and shapes just like the V and Explorer have turn out to be oft-imitated classics.

Fortunately, the success of the Flying V within the palms of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Zakk Wylde, Michael Schenker or scores of others implies that the guitar world is well-stocked with regards to choices from each Gibson’s vary and the extra inexpensive Epiphone finish of the spectrum.

Again in 2021, Epiphone launched the Prophecy assortment, which was arrange steel followers from the off, full with all-black livery and crucially, sporting a pair of Fishman Fluence energetic pickups – and now due to the nice people at Sweetwater,  you possibly can snag one for a really respectable $250 low cost.

Along with the none extra black appears to be like and the Fluence pickups, the Prophecy  is a basic mahogany design with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard with an asymmetrical Slim-Taper-shaped neck.  You’ll additionally discover upgraded {hardware} that additionally consists of Grover locking Rotomatic tuners, a LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge, and a Graph Tech NuBone nut.

On condition that this guitar was initially over a grand, the $250 low cost makes this guitar an actual steal – the Fluence pickups would value you about $400 on their very own, and that’s with out the guitar it’s hooked up to!