Epiphone Futura ES-355 Thinline Semi-Hollowbody Midnight Ember Shift - EIF355MESNH

A semi-hollow that keeps its clarity when gain starts to build

The Epiphone Futura ES-355 Thinline Semi-Hollowbody Midnight Ember Shift leans toward a more controlled semi-hollow response, making it easier to manage once you start adding gain. The layered maple and poplar body with a centre block keeps the low end tight and the top end clear, so chords stay separated when you’re playing with a band or stacking parts in the studio.

The neck has a Modern C profile that feels comfortable and natural — it’s one of those profiles you don’t really think about. The ebony board is a bit quicker than rosewood, and it responds cleanly whether you’re playing chords or pushing into bends higher up the neck. The compound radius helps keep everything feeling even without needing to adjust your approach.

The ProBucker Ignite pickups stay articulate when pushed, with enough output to cover heavier sounds without losing definition. Coil split and phase options give you access to leaner tones when needed, which is useful when you’re switching between parts mid-set or layering different sounds in a track.

LockTone hardware and locking tuners help keep everything stable, so tuning holds steady across rehearsals, gigs, or longer sessions.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Futura ES-355 suits players who want a semi-hollow that stays controlled under gain while still offering enough flexibility to cover a wide range of sounds when playing live or recording.

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