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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.
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- 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 fast-feeling SG that keeps things clear when you push it
The Epiphone Futura SG Custom Midnight Ember Shift keeps that direct, immediate response SG players tend to like, but with a bit more control when you start adding gain. The all-mahogany body gives you a strong midrange presence, while still leaving enough top-end detail for chords to stay separated when you’re playing with a band or layering parts.
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 reacts cleanly when you’re moving between chord work and faster lead lines. The compound radius helps things stay even across the neck, so bends higher up don’t feel like a fight.
The ProBucker Ignite pickups have enough output to push into heavier territory, but they keep their definition. That clarity helps when you’re playing tighter rhythm parts or switching between clean and driven sounds. Coil split and phase options give you more range without complicating the controls, making it easier to adjust on the fly.
LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep everything stable, so tuning holds steady through rehearsals, gigs, or longer sessions.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Futura SG Custom suits players who want a fast, responsive solidbody that stays clear under gain while still covering a wide range of tones when playing live or recording.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | SG |
| Body | Mahogany |
| 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 |
(8500904)
| Body Shape | SG & Similar |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Epiphone Futura |
| SKU | 8500904 |
| Barcode # | 711106236056 |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Category |
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