Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom Dragonfly Shift - EIFEXCDFSNH

Gibson & Epiphone Cashback Promotion

From 1st May to 30th June, purchase a Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, mandolin) valued at $999+ and claim serious cashback! Simply purchase any Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument over $999 from Riffs & Licks Music during the promotion period, retain your tax invoice, and submit your cashback claim here by 11:59 pm AEST 7th July 2026. Once your details have been validated, you will receive a confirmation email. Once approved, you will receive a digitally issued Corporate Prepaid Card within 30-60 days. A full list of eligible products is available here.

Cashback Tiers

• Purchase products valued at $999+ and claim $150 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $1,999+ and claim $300 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $4,999+ and claim $500 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $9,999+ and claim $1000 cashback

Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. Product value refers to the purchased price of individual products, not the total purchase amount. One cashback claim per product. Each product is eligible for the cashback amount in the relevant tier described above; tiers are not cumulative (e.g. products valued at $1,999+ are eligible for $300 cashback only, not $300 cashback + $150 cashback from $999+ tier). Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by June 30 are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by June 30. Pre-Order products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by June 30; any pre-order ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here. 

A bold solidbody that stays tight under gain and covers a tonne of ground

The Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom is built around a solid mahogany body that leans into a heavier, more direct response. There’s no weight relief here, so the low end feels firm and planted, and notes carry with a bit more authority when you start pushing gain, perfect for players who want something that holds together when things get loud.

The mahogany neck has a Modern C profile that feels easy to riff on, and the ebony fingerboard adds a quicker, more immediate response compared to rosewood. The compound radius keeps everything feeling even across the neck — comfortable for chords, but still clean when you’re bending higher up. Stainless steel frets help it stay that way over time, especially if it’s getting regular use (stainless steel lasts longer than standard nickel frets).

The ProBucker Ignite pickups are voiced to stay clear even when driven. There’s enough output for heavier riffs, but they don’t lose definition, which helps when you’re playing tighter rhythm parts or layered lines. The push/pull controls bring in coil split and phase options, giving you access to leaner, sharper tones without needing to change guitars mid-set. LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep things stable, so tuning stays consistent across a full set or longer sessions.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Explorer Futura suits players who want a solidbody that delivers a tight, controlled response with enough flexibility to move between heavier and cleaner tones, especially when gigging or tracking parts that need to stay defined.

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