Lost to the Future: The Search for the Missing Cherry Red ES-345 Guitar from Back to the Future
The Cherry Red ES-345 guitar from the iconic 1985 film Back to the Future has sparked a worldwide search by Gibson Films. The guitar, rented from Norman's Rare Guitars for the movie's Johnny B. Goode scene, has since gone missing, leaving its whereabouts unknown. The scene, set in 1955, featured Marty McFly playing Chuck Berry's hit on a guitar from the future, creating a memorable moment in film history. The search for the missing guitar has garnered attention from fans and celebrities alike, with hopes of uncovering its current location.
The Lost to the Future documentary, initiated by Gibson, showcases the efforts of the film's cast to locate the Cherry Red ES-345 guitar. Michael J. Fox, who portrayed Marty McFly, reminisces about the impact of the guitar scene on his life and musical journey. The quest to find the missing guitar has become a personal mission for many, including Gibson's Director of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi, who has been searching for the instrument for over a decade. The public's assistance is now sought to help solve the mystery of the vanished guitar.
As speculation arises about the authenticity of the search, with some questioning if it is a publicity stunt, the determination to locate the Cherry Red ES-345 remains strong. The guitar's significance in cinematic history and its mysterious disappearance have captured the imagination of fans and collectors alike. With the hope that public awareness may lead to new leads, the search for the missing guitar continues, drawing parallels to past discoveries of lost musical instruments. The unique features of the original ES-345, such as the solid block inlay at the 12th fret, serve as important identifiers in the search for the iconic guitar.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing Cherry Red ES-345 guitar, you can contact Gibson through LostToTheFuture.com or call 1-855-345-1955. Join the quest to uncover the lost guitar and be a part of music and film history.