The Gibson Explorer remains one of the most daring and instantly recognizable shapes in electric guitar history. First introduced in the late 1950s, its futuristic design was far ahead of its time and has since become a favorite among rock and metal players worldwide.


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Epiphone's Futura Explorer Custom is a bold, modern evolution of the groundbreaking Gibson Explorer design. Its angular mahogany body is accented with elegant seven-ply top binding and paired with a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece for exceptional sustain and rock-solid tuning stability. Posi-Lok strap buttons help keep your strap secure without the need for additional hardware.

The glued-in mahogany neck features a sleek Modern C profile for fast, effortless playability and is topped with a bound ebony fingerboard. It offers 22 stainless steel medium jumbo frets, striking Super 400-style pearloid split-block inlays, and a 10"-14" compound radius that ensures smooth chording and fluid bends across the entire fretboard. The bound Explorer headstock is equipped with locking Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, a Graph Tech nut, and a mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo.

Powering the Futura Explorer Custom are Epiphone's ProBucker Ignite humbuckers, delivering powerful, articulate tones with excellent clarity and definition. Push/pull controls unlock coil-splitting and phase options for a wide range of sonic possibilities. Available… read more in a Chromashift finish, this guitar is built to turn heads on stage or on screen.

Whether you're seeking a modern aesthetic, versatile electronics, or a performance-ready instrument at an accessible price, the Futura Explorer Custom delivers. Each guitar ships with a premium gig bag, ready to follow you wherever inspiration strikes.

The Futura Series guitars from Epiphone are designed for players who demand professional performance and long-term value at an accessible price. These Inspired by Gibson models deliver the tone, style, and versatility needed for gigging, recording, and content creation in the modern era. Featuring bold, color-shifting finishes, ProBucker Ignite pickups, and flexible electronics -- including coil splitting and phase switching -- the Futura Series offers the sound and visual impact today's players need to stand out and make a personal statement. High-performance features such as stainless steel frets, compound-radius fretboards, and ultra-comfortable neck profiles make the Futura Series truly innovative and a must-have addition to any guitar collection.

Features:

- Mahogany body
- Glued-in mahogany neck with fast-playing Modern C profile
- Bound ebony fingerboard with 10"-14" compound radius
- Epiphone's ProBucker Ignite humbuckers
- Locking Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece
- Premium gig bag included

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