Description
The Epiphone Futura ES-355 in Firestorm Shift takes the same semi-hollow platform and gives it a bold, high-visibility finish that really pops under stage lighting. It's ideal for players who want the feel of a traditional ES-style guitar but need more tonal flexibility and a look that stands out. This is one of those guitars that covers a lot of ground, from clean, articulate tones to heavier, more driven sounds.
The layered maple and poplar body with a centerblock keeps your tone focused while still giving you that open, semi-hollow resonance. The ProBucker Ignite pickups are clear and punchy, and with coil splitting and phase switching, you can dial in a range of tones without touching your amp. The ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets feel smooth and durable, and the compound radius helps keep everything comfortable whether you're playing rhythm or lead.
From a reliability standpoint, it's built to handle regular use. The Modern C neck sits comfortably in the hand, and the locking Grover tuners combined with a Graph Tech nut keep tuning stable through longer sessions. The hardware is straightforward and dependable, and the overall feel is balanced and easy to manage. We like this for players who want a semi-hollow that feels familiar but offers more flexibility and a more modern presentation.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
- Finish: Gloss, Firestorm Shift
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
- Body Style: Semi-Hollow
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Modern C
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Nut Width: Not specified
- Scale Length: 24.75 in. ' 628.65 mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound, 10 in. to 14 in.
- Frets: 22, Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Split-block
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, Locking
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Knobs: Knurled
- Plastics: Black
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone with Push/Pull Coil Split and Phase
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Case: Gig Bag
Sku: EIF355FSSNH
The layered maple and poplar body with a centerblock keeps your tone focused while still giving you that open, semi-hollow resonance. The ProBucker Ignite pickups are clear and punchy, and with coil splitting and phase switching, you can dial in a range of tones without touching your amp. The ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets feel smooth and durable, and the compound radius helps keep everything comfortable whether you're playing rhythm or lead.
From a reliability standpoint, it's built to handle regular use. The Modern C neck sits comfortably in the hand, and the locking Grover tuners combined with a Graph Tech nut keep tuning stable through longer sessions. The hardware is straightforward and dependable, and the overall feel is balanced and easy to manage. We like this for players who want a semi-hollow that feels familiar but offers more flexibility and a more modern presentation.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: ES-335
- Body Material: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar
- Finish: Gloss, Firestorm Shift
- Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
- Body Style: Semi-Hollow
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Modern C
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Nut Width: Not specified
- Scale Length: 24.75 in. ' 628.65 mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound, 10 in. to 14 in.
- Frets: 22, Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Split-block
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, Locking
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Knobs: Knurled
- Plastics: Black
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone with Push/Pull Coil Split and Phase
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Case: Gig Bag
Sku: EIF355FSSNH
