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First Look: Epiphone Prophecy SG

Fishman Fluence pickups, split-coil options, and a streamlined control set add up to a "solid guitar" for modern rippers.

First Look: Epiphone Prophecy SG
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Ryan Plewacki
By Ryan PlewackiFeb 11, 2021
Ryan Plewacki

Ryan Plewacki is a session and touring guitarist and hosts the YouTube gear channel Demos in the Dark (and on Instagram). 

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