The Epiphone Futura Firebird Custom is a solid-body electric shaped by Gibson's original Firebird design philosophy—itself inspired by 1960s automotive styling. This iteration modernises the legendary profile with contemporary appointments: stainless steel medium-jumbo frets across a 628.65 mm scale, a compound-radius ebony fingerboard (10'–14'), and a glued mahogany neck with fast Modern C profile. The sculpted mahogany body sports 7-ply top binding and contoured rear for ergonomics, anchored by a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece for stable intonation and sustain.
Electronics centre on a pair of Epiphone ProBucker™ Ignite humbuckers that deliver articulate, headroom-rich tone suitable for studio tracking and live work. Dual push/pull controls unlock coil-splitting and phase-switching options, expanding the tonal palette from classic rock fundamentals to more experimental voicings. Hardware includes locking Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners and a Graph Tech® nut. The Quicksilver Shift finish uses chromatic colour-shifting technology to shift appearance depending on viewing angle—a visual asset for content creators and touring performers.
The compact, comfortable neck profile and Super 400-style pearloid block inlays reflect premium detail typical of instruments at higher price points. Whether approaching from a budget-conscious perspective or seeking a reliable instrument for streaming, rehearsal, or small venues, the Futura Firebird Custom balances affordability with functional versatility. It ships with a gig bag, making it transport-ready out of the box.
Features
- Mahogany body with 7-ply top binding and contoured back
- Glued mahogany neck, Modern C profile, ebony fingerboard
- 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets, 628.65 mm scale length
- Compound-radius fingerboard: 10'–14' for chording and bends
- Neck and bridge pickups: Epiphone ProBucker™ Ignite humbuckers
- Push/pull volume and tone controls with coil-split and phase switching
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece
- Locking Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners, Graph Tech® nut, includes gig bag



