***PREORDER*** Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom ***PREORDER***-Firestorm Shift

***PREORDER*** Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom ***PREORDER***

Estimated Shipping Date August

The Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom is a bold, modern evolution of one of the most daring shapes in electric guitar history. Originally introduced in the late 1950s, the Explorer’s futuristic design was decades ahead of its time, eventually becoming a staple for rock and metal titans worldwide. This "Inspired by Gibson" model takes that groundbreaking legacy and injects it with forward-thinking features designed for the modern era of recording and content creation. Built with a solid mahogany body and a glued-in mahogany neck, this guitar provides a deep, resonant foundation and exceptional sustain.

Under the hood, this Explorer is all about versatility. It features Epiphone’s new ProBucker Ignite humbuckers, which deliver powerful tones with impressive clarity and definition. Whether you need the punch of a traditional humbucker or the chime of a single-coil, the push/pull controls unlock coil-splitting and phase-switching options at your fingertips. The Modern C neck profile and ebony fingerboard—complete with a compound radius and 22 stainless steel medium jumbo frets—ensure that the playability is effortless for both smooth chording and high-fret bends.

Visually, the Futura Explorer Custom is a true showstopper. The stunning Chromashift finishes are designed to turn heads on stage or on screen, shifting colors as you move. Elegant 7-ply top binding and Super 400-style pearloid split block inlays provide a touch of "Custom" class to an otherwise rebellious silhouette. Paired with reliable hardware like the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover Mini Rotomatic locking tuners, this guitar is a performance-ready instrument that honors its vintage roots while sprinting toward the future.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

Iconic Evolution: A modern take on the legendary 1950s Explorer shape, perfect for players who want to make a bold statement.

Dynamic Chromashift Finish: The Chromashift finish delivers a striking, color-shifting aesthetic that stands out on any stage or screen.

Next-Gen Electronics: Equipped with all-new ProBucker Ignite humbuckers featuring push/pull coil-splitting and phase switching for maximum tonal range.

High-Performance Playability: Features a compound-radius ebony fingerboard and 22 stainless steel frets for effortless movement across the neck.

Professional Hardware: Includes Grover Mini Rotomatic locking tuners and a Graph Tech nut to ensure exceptional tuning stability and sustain.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 24.75 in.

Fretboard Radius: 10 in. to 14 in. Compound

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Super 400-style Pearloid Split-block

Neck Profile: Modern C

Finish: Gloss Firestorm Shift and Dragonfly Shift

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic, Locking

Neck Pickup: ProBucker Ignite

Bridge Pickup: ProBucker Ignite

Electronics: 2 Volume, 1 Tone with Push/Pull (Coil-split/Phase)

Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic