The Epiphone Futura RD Custom – Midnight Ember Shift is a bold reinvention of a cult-classic design, blending the distinctive RD body shape with cutting-edge features and a dynamic colour-shifting finish. Built for modern players, it offers powerful tone, extended scale clarity, and exceptional playability, ideal for everything from heavy riffs to expressive lead work.
Key Features
Midnight Ember Shift Finish: Eye-catching Chromashift gloss that changes colour under different lighting angles for a standout visual presence.
Mahogany RD Body: Sculpted solidbody with 7-ply binding and contoured back for enhanced comfort, sustain, and resonance.
25.5” Scale Length: Longer scale increases string tension and clarity, making it especially suited for drop tunings and modern high-gain styles.
ProBucker Ignite Humbuckers: High-output pickups deliver powerful, articulate tones with excellent clarity across gain levels.
Advanced Electronics: Push/pull volume and tone controls provide coil-splitting and phase switching for expanded tonal versatility.
Modern C Mahogany Neck: Fast, comfortable profile designed for smooth playability across all styles.
Ebony Fingerboard & Stainless Steel Frets: 22 medium jumbo frets with a 10”–14” compound radius for effortless chording and bending.
Premium Hardware: LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Grover locking tuners, and Graph Tech nut ensure tuning stability and sustain.
Gig-Ready Build: Includes Posi-Lok strap buttons and a premium gig bag for reliable performance and transport.
The Futura RD Custom stands out with its longer scale, modern electronics, and futuristic styling, making it particularly appealing for players who favour drop tunings and tight low-end response. Combining vintage-inspired design with forward-thinking features, it’s a versatile, performance-ready guitar built to push both sound and style into new territory.