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 long-scale RD that keeps things controlled when gain and tuning both go up
The Epiphone Futura RD Custom Twilight Shift leans into a tighter, more focused feel, helped along by the 25.5" scale. There’s a bit more tension under the strings, which keeps the low end from getting loose when you’re tuning down or running higher gain. It’s the kind of setup that makes rhythm parts feel more locked-in, especially when you’re playing alongside a full band.
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 has a quicker response than rosewood, and it reacts cleanly when you’re moving between tighter picking and more expressive bends. The longer scale also gives it a slightly firmer feel, which suits more precise playing styles.
The ProBucker Ignite pickups carry enough output to push an amp, but they stay defined. That clarity becomes useful when you’re layering parts or working through more detailed riffs, where separation matters. Coil split and phase switching let you pull things back when needed, giving you more usable sounds without needing to change guitars mid-set.
LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep everything consistent, so tuning holds steady through rehearsals, gigs, or longer tracking sessions.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Futura RD Custom suits players who want a longer-scale solidbody that keeps things tight and controlled, especially when working with lower tunings or more detailed rhythm work.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | RD |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Shape | Modern C |
| Scale Length | 647.70mm (25.5") |
| 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 |
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| Body Shape | RD |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Epiphone Futura |
| SKU | 8500911 |
| Barcode # | 711106235882 |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Category |
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