Epiphone SG Custom Futura Midnight Ember Shift—Modern Iconic Style Meets Versatility

The Epiphone SG Custom Futura Midnight Ember Shift is an electric guitar engineered for players seeking both classic attitude and state-of-the-art technology. With a bold, color-shifting finish and an array of electronic upgrades, the SG Custom Futura brings a fresh perspective to the longstanding SG legacy. This guitar is part of Epiphone’s Futura Series, designed for high-impact stage presence, pro-level playability, and a sound that stands out in any mix. The Epiphone SG Custom Futura Midnight Ember Shift offers creative musicians a modern tool set built into an unmistakable iconic shape.

Standout Features for Creative Musicians

The Futura SG Custom features stainless steel frets and a compound-radius ebony fretboard, providing glassy smooth playability and durability far beyond traditional nickel frets. Its ProBucker Ignite pickups—voiced with Alnico 5 magnets—deliver a blend of tight low end, creamy mids, and sparkling highs, capable of handling both subtle nuances and aggressive gain. The Chromashift Midnight Ember Shift finish ensures your instrument grabs the spotlight under any lighting.

Precision Hardware for Reliable Performance

Stability and tuning are maximized with Grover Rotomatic locking tuners and a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge. Every hardware component is designed for road-ready dependability and effortless playability.

• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic, locking — ensures tuning stability and quick string changes
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic — enhances sustain and precise intonation
• Nut Material: Graph Tech — improves resonance and tuning consistency

High-Performance Neck Construction

The neck’s Modern "C" profile and set-neck construction support speedy runs and comfortable rhythm work. The compound-radius (254 mm – 355 mm) ebony fingerboard, bound on both edges, allows players to slide seamlessly between chords and bends while the 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets deliver enduring smoothness and accuracy.

• Scale Length: 629 mm — classic SG feel with modern balance
• Fingerboard Radius: 254–355 mm (compound) — optimized for comfort and technical play
• Fingerboard: Ebony, split-block inlays, 22 frets, bound — luxurious and slick touch

Electronics for Expansive Tones

Unique to the SG Custom Futura is its electronics suite: ProBucker Ignite humbuckers with push/pull coil splitting and phase switching. Players can instantly access single-coil sparkle or out-of-phase tonalities, expanding sonic options well beyond standard SG territory.

• Pickups: 2x Epiphone ProBucker Ignite Humbucker — powerful and responsive output
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone (push/pull) — for coil split and phase selection
• Selector: 3-way toggle — flexible sound switching

Designed for Modern Stage and Studio Players

The Epiphone SG Custom Futura Midnight Ember Shift equips musicians—gigging pros, studio players, and content creators alike—with a visually stunning and highly adaptable instrument. The double-cutaway body ensures upper fret access, while the premium gig bag makes transport simple. The Epiphone SG Custom Futura Midnight Ember Shift is the right choice for forward-thinking players who need stage-ready reliability, tonal flexibility, and a look that won’t go unnoticed.

Epiphone’s Futura Series—A New Chapter in SG Innovation

Inspired by over 60 years of SG legacy, the Futura Series marks Epiphone’s bold step into modern guitar craft. Combining time-tested design with new-generation performance upgrades, these models celebrate the brand’s history while pushing standards for tone, style, and versatility.