Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom Firestorm Shift - EIFEXCFSSNH

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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.

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A solidbody that delivers weight, clarity, and enough flexibility to cover more than just heavy tones

The Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom Firestorm Shift leans into a solid, grounded feel thanks to its mahogany body with no weight relief. That added mass gives the low end a bit more authority, so riffs stay tight and defined when you push gain.

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 bends higher up feel clean without needing much effort. Stainless steel frets help maintain that feel over time, and they wear much slower than standard nickel frets.

The ProBucker Ignite pickups are tuned to stay clear even when driven. There’s enough output for heavier playing, but they keep their definition, which helps when you’re locking in tighter rhythm parts or stacking layers. With coil split and phase options available, you can pull back into leaner, sharper tones without needing to swap guitars mid-set. LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep tuning stable and predictable, even across longer sessions or full sets.

Compared to lighter or more resonant builds, this feels more planted under your hands, which makes it easier to control when you’re playing at volume.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Futura Explorer Custom suits players who want a solidbody that stays tight and controlled under gain, but still offers enough tonal flexibility to handle a range of parts when gigging or recording.

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