Description
The Epiphone Futura ES-355 in Midnight Ember Shift represents a modern iteration of the classic semi-hollowbody platform. Designed for touring musicians and studio professionals, this instrument combines traditional archtop aesthetics with contemporary performance features.
The double-cutaway body provides unhindered upper-fret access, while the F-hole construction ensures resonant acoustic properties and controlled feedback characteristics. Equipped with dual humbucking pickups and a standard four-knob control layout, it delivers significant tonal versatility suitable for jazz, blues, and high-gain rock applications.
Who Is This For?:
Professional gigging guitarists and studio session players who require a versatile semi-hollow instrument. The flexible pickup configuration and accessible neck profile make it ideal for players navigating multiple genres in a single setlist.
Key Features:
Tonewoods & Construction
The ES-355 utilizes a classic double-cutaway design with traditional F-holes to maximize acoustic resonance. Multi-ply binding outlines the body, enhancing structural durability while providing a premium visual aesthetic.
Ergonomics, Neck Profile & Playability
A bound fretboard features distinct split-diamond block inlays, ensuring precise navigation across the register. The classic neck joint and deep cutaways allow for comfortable, fatigue-free access to the highest frets during demanding performances.
Electronics, Pickups & Hardware
Signal capture is handled by a pair of metal-covered humbucking pickups, managed via an independent volume and tone control layout with a three-way toggle switch. Hardware stability is maintained through a Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece configuration, ensuring precise intonation and sustain.
Aesthetics & Visual Appointments
With bold, colour-shifting finish Midnight Ember Shift, the guitar is complemented by a large bound headstock featuring the classic split-diamond inlay and “Futura” engraved truss rod cover. A multi-ply bound black pickguard protects the finish while completing the traditional ES-series aesthetic.
Flat shipping fee to capital cities and metro areas. Does not include regional areas
Regional areas please email for quote: sales2@stagefrontmusic.com.au
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