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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 solidbody that balances punch, clarity, and control across a wide range of tones
The Epiphone Futura Les Paul Custom Firestorm Shift keeps that familiar Les Paul-style depth but adds a bit more flexibility to how it responds. The mahogany body with a maple cap gives you a strong low-end and midrange, with enough top-end presence to keep things from sounding too thick. Chords stay clear when you add gain, and single notes carry well, whether you’re playing rhythm parts or stepping out for leads.
The neck has a Modern C profile that feels comfortable and natural — it’s one of those profiles you don’t really think about. Up the neck, it stays easy to work with thanks to the contoured heel, so higher frets don’t feel cramped. The ebony board has a slightly quicker feel than rosewood, and the compound radius helps everything feel even as you move between chord work and bends. Stainless steel frets keep that feel consistent over time and wear much slower than standard nickel frets.
The ProBucker Ignite pickups bring a bit more push, but they stay controlled. There’s enough output for heavier sounds, but they hold onto clarity, which helps when you’re layering parts or playing more detailed lines. With coil split and phase options available, you can pull things back into leaner or more cutting tones without needing to change guitars mid-set. It gives you more range without making things complicated. LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep tuning stable and predictable, so once it’s set up, it stays that way.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Futura Les Paul Custom suits players who want a solidbody that delivers depth and punch, but still stays clear and flexible enough to handle a wide range of tones when gigging or recording.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Body | Maple (Top), Mahogany (Body) w/ Ultra-Modern Weight Relief |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Shape | Modern C |
| Scale Length | 628.65mm (24.75") |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Ebony, 254mm–355.6mm (10"–14") Compound |
| Frets | 22 Stainless Steel |
| Nut, Width | Graph Tech |
| Machine Heads | Grover Rotomatic locking tuning machines |
| Pickguard | Black |
| Pickups | Epiphone Probucker Ignite (Neck), Epiphone Probucker Ignite (Bridge) |
| Controls | 2 volume, 2 tone with push/pull coil split and phase, 3-way toggle |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic, LockTone Stop Bar |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Gig Bag Included |
(8500901)
| Body Shape | Les Paul & Similar |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Epiphone Futura |
| SKU | 8500901 |
| Barcode # | 711106235981 |
| Brand | Epiphone |
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