Epiphone RD Custom Futura Twilight Shift IBGM

The Essentials to Know About the Epiphone RD Custom Futura Twilight Shift IBGM Guitar

• Iconic Design Revisited: 1977-inspired RD silhouette, between Explorer and Firebird, with a Chromashift "Twilight Shift" finish that captures light on stage and on screen.


• Modern Comfort and Playability: mahogany neck with Modern C profile, ebony fingerboard, compound radius 10"-14" / 254-356 mm and 22 stainless steel frets for a fast and lasting feel.


• Great Sonic Versatility: two Epiphone ProBucker Ignite humbuckers + push/pull for coil split and phase reversal, ideal from heavy rock to finer textures.


• Live-Ready Stability: LockTone hardware (Tune-O-Matic + Stop Bar), Grover Rotomatic locking tuners, and Posi-Lok strap buttons for confident playing.

An RD "Inspired by Gibson": The Spirit of a Shape Ahead of Its Time

The Gibson RD has always had a special aura: a guitar with a bold design, long a "cult" favorite for guitarists wanting to break away from classic shapes. With the Futura RD Custom, Epiphone offers a decidedly modern interpretation of this late 1970s concept, preserving the instantly recognizable visual identity of the RD while aligning it with today's expectations: comfort, reliability, versatility, and stage presence. In the Futura series, this RD Custom positions itself as a solid body designed for modern performance, equally suited for stage, studio, and content creation.

Who Is the RD Custom Futura Twilight Shift For?

This RD targets intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an electric guitar with a bold look and true ability to cover multiple styles without needing several instruments. Its long 25.5" / 647.70 mm scale length favors firmer string tension and more precise response, a plus for lower tunings (drop tuning) and styles requiring a clear attack: modern rock, hard rock, metal, alternative, punk, but also indie and pop when exploiting coil splits and phase settings. The playability is designed for fast and long playing sessions: Modern C neck profile, comfortable access, and a fingerboard that facilitates both clean chords and wide bends.

A Wide Sonic Palette: Powerful Humbuckers, Split and Phase Options

At the heart of the RD Custom Futura are two Epiphone ProBucker Ignite pickups in neck/bridge humbucker configuration. This duo aims for a balance between power and articulation: solid lows, present mids to cut through the mix, and enough clarity to maintain definition in both saturation and cleaner tones. The electronics are designed to go beyond "all or nothing": the 2 volume and 2 tone controls feature push/pull functions providing access to coil split (for airier, sharper textures with more single-coil feel) and phase reversal (for scooped and distinctive tones, especially useful in the middle position). The 3-position toggle switch enables instant changes, both live and in recording.

The craftsmanship and hardware reinforce this identity: the mahogany body delivers warmth, thickness, and sustain, while the combination of LockTone Tune-O-Matic and LockTone Stop Bar ensures stable intonation and a solid body feel. Finally, the stainless steel frets provide a smooth touch and excellent wear resistance, a real advantage if you play a lot or with a strong attack.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Each guitar comes with a premium gig bag, convenient for rehearsals, travel, and gigs. To complete your setup, a standard guitar strap fits the Posi-Lok strap buttons and allows comfortable playing standing up, provided you choose a good quality model with thick ends.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Type	solid body electric guitar	Fingerboard binding	single-ply
Shape	RD	Nut	Graph Tech
Wood	mahogany	Bridge	LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Finish	gloss	Tailpiece	LockTone Stop Bar
Binding	multi-ply on top	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic locking
Neck wood	mahogany	Hardware finish	nickel
Profile	Modern C	Plastic parts	black
Joint	set neck	Pickup covers	black
Scale length	25.5" / 647.70 mm	Knobs	knurled nickel metal
Fingerboard	ebony	Neck pickup	Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
Radius	compound 10"-14" / 254-356 mm	Bridge pickup	Epiphone ProBucker Ignite
Frets	stainless steel, 22 (medium jumbo as specified by manufacturer)	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones with push/pull coil split and phase
Inlays	split-block	Selector switch	3-position toggle