Gibson has enlisted the aid of the investigative journalists responsible for locating Paul McCartney's vanished Hofer violin bass, in their quest to recover the lost Back to the Future ES-345 guitar.
The iconic ES-345 guitar, famously played by Michael J. Fox's character Marty McFly in the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene of Back to the Future Part II, has been missing for around 40 years[1][3].
Initially, a Stratocaster was considered for the role, but an ES-345 was selected instead[5]. The guitar, adorned with a distinctive white finish, was borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars for the scene where Marty performs Johnny B. Goode[6].
Gibson, the manufacturer of the guitar, has taken the lead in the search for the missing instrument, joined by the film's stars[1][4]. Fans who believe they might have the missing guitar are encouraged to send a picture of it to [email protected][1].
Recent updates on the search have been provided by Gibson's Mark Agnesi[2]. It has been revealed that the props team made a mistake that gave the guitar time-traveling abilities[3]. However, Agnesi does not expect the owner of the guitar to return it[1].
The search for the guitar coincides with the 40th anniversary of the film's release, and it has garnered interest from notable musicians such as John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin[1].
The Lost Bass Project, known for their work in finding Paul McCartney's one-of-a-kind Hofer violin bass, has been drafted in to help find the missing ES-345[4]. The search is being documented for a future film, and more details about the guitar's whereabouts can be found on losttothefuture.com[1].
Despite the global efforts, the Back to the Future ES-345 has not been found yet, and no individual is credited with its discovery because it is still missing[1][3][4]. The goal remains to reunite the guitar with Michael J. Fox.
[1] - The Guardian [2] - Billboard [3] - NME [4] - CNET [5] - Gibson [6] - Back to the Future Wiki
- John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin, known figures in the entertainment industry, have shown interest in the ongoing search for the missing ES-345 guitar, famously played by Marty McFly in the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene of Back to the Future Part II.
- In the initial plans, a Fender Stratocaster was initially considered for Marty's iconic performance, but the ES-345 was chosen instead.
- Equipped with a distinctive white finish, the ES-345 guitar was borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars for the scene where Marty performs Johnny B. Goode.
- As the hunt for the missing ES-345 continues, the Lost Bass Project, which is renowned for finding Paul McCartney's one-of-a-kind Hofer violin bass, has been enlisted to aid in the search.
- To join the global efforts, fans who believe they might have the missing guitar are encouraged to send a picture of it to [email protected].
- The search for the Back to the Future ES-345 guitar, a significant piece of film history, has not been successful yet, and its discovery remains elusive despite the tireless efforts of numerous parties in the fields of technology, gadgets, and music.
