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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 slim SG that stays articulate when things get louder
The Epiphone Futura SG Custom Nitro Shift has that quick, immediate feel SG players tend to go for, but with a bit more control once you start pushing gain. The mahogany body keeps the midrange forward, which helps riffs cut through, while still holding enough clarity so chords don’t blur together when you’re playing in a 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 is a bit quicker than rosewood, and it responds cleanly when you’re moving between tighter rhythm work and lead lines higher up the neck. Bends feel smooth without needing much effort.
The ProBucker Ignite pickups bring enough output for heavier tones, but they don’t lose definition. That makes a difference when you’re switching between cleaner passages and driven parts. Coil split and phase options give you access to brighter, leaner sounds when needed, without overcomplicating things mid-set.
LockTone hardware and locking tuners keep everything steady, so tuning holds up through rehearsals, gigs, or longer sessions without needing constant adjustment.
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 giving you enough flexibility to cover different parts when gigging 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 |
(8500903)
| Body Shape | SG & Similar |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Series | Epiphone Futura |
| SKU | 8500903 |
| Barcode # | 711106236032 |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Category |
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