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The Epiphone Futura ES-355 is a high-octane reimagining of the legendary semi-hollow design that first shook the world in 1958. Built with a 5-ply layered maple and poplar body, this guitar features a solid maple centerblock with a specialized weight-relief window. This clever engineering gives you the best of both worlds: the singing sustain and feedback resistance of a solid body, but with the lightweight comfort and airy resonance of a classic semi-hollow. Whether you're chasing the sophisticated blues tones of B.B. King—who famously made the 355 his own—or pushing into modern rock territory, the "Inspired by Gibson" craftsmanship ensures this beauty is ready for any stage.

Under the hood, this guitar is built for the modern era with a pair of Epiphone's brand-new ProBucker Ignite humbuckers. These pickups deliver a punchy, articulate tone that remains crystal clear even when you're cranking the gain. To keep things versatile, the electronics include push/pull volume and tone controls that unlock coil-splitting and phase switching, giving you a massive palette of sounds ranging from thick humbucking growl to glassy single-coil shimmer. It’s a tonal powerhouse dressed in stunning Chromashift finishes that look just as bold as they sound.

Playing this ES-355 feels like a dream thanks to some seriously player-centric upgrades. The mahogany neck features a fast Modern C profile and a 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard, making it just as easy to hold down a groove as it is to rip through effortless bends on the upper frets. With 22 stainless steel medium jumbo frets for long-lasting durability and locking Grover Rotomatic tuners to keep your tuning rock-solid, this is a professional-grade instrument meant to be played hard. From the Kalamazoo headstock to the elegant Super 400-style inlays, it’s a masterclass in blending vintage legacy with forward-thinking features.

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.

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Classic Soul, Modern Heart: A contemporary riff on the legendary 1958 semi-hollow design that delivers timeless style with high-performance specs.

Tonal Chameleon: New ProBucker Ignite humbuckers paired with coil-splitting and phase switching offer endless sonic possibilities.

Built for Speed: Features a compound radius ebony fingerboard and a Modern C neck profile for maximum playability across all 22 stainless steel frets.

Stage-Ready Reliability: Equipped with rock-solid LockTone hardware and locking Grover Rotomatic tuners to ensure you stay in tune through the heaviest sets.

Weight-Relieved Sustain: The maple centerblock includes a weight-relief window, providing incredible resonance and sustain without the shoulder strain.

Body Wood: 5-ply layered maple/poplar

Top Wood: 5-ply layered maple/poplar

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 24.75 in. | 628.65 mm

Fretboard Radius: Compound, 10 in. to 14 in.

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Pearloid Split-block

Neck Profile: Modern C

Finish: Gloss Chromashift (Midnight Ember, Dragonfly, or Firestorm)

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, locking

Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite

Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite

Electronics: 2 volume, 2 tone with push/pull coil split and phase; 3-way toggle

Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic with LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece