Description
Time travel back to one of cinema's most iconic moments with the Back to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition from Gibson Custom. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the film, a vintage Gibson aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates the intersection of music and movie magic, this limited edition release is a piece of living history. Built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, only 88 of these guitars exist worldwide, a nod to the DeLorean's famous time-traveling speed.
This ES-345 blends meticulous craftsmanship with historic tribute. Constructed with a three-ply maple/poplar/maple body and a solid maple centerblock, it captures the sonic signature of the late-1950s ES series while delivering the clarity and resonance players demand. The mahogany neck, long-tenon joined, is carved to the 1961 Authentic Thin D profile for a fast, vintage-correct feel. A bound rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and a unique single parallelogram inlay at the 12th fret ties it directly to the on-screen original.
Tonally, it's just as captivating. A matched pair of unpotted Gibson Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups delivers the nuanced dynamics of a golden-era semi-hollow, complete with hand-wired CTS pots, paper-in-oil caps, and a 6-position mono Varitone switch for maximum tonal versatility. A Bigsby B7 vibrato and aged gold ABR-1 bridge enhance both the guitar's vibe and performance potential, making it equally suited for studio sessions or collector display.
Despite its retro inspiration, this guitar plays with modern confidence. The Murphy Lab's expert aging process gives the Cherry Red finish a naturally worn-in feel without sacrificing integrity or comfort. Tuning stability is ensured with Kluson single-line tuners, while the Black Top Hat knobs and tasteful relic hardware provide ergonomic control with vintage-correct styling.
From the celluloid parallelogram inlays to the Lifton case adorned with Marvin Berry and The Starlighters graphics, every detail tells a story. Whether you're chasing the tones of yesteryear or owning a slice of film and guitar history, this ES-345 is more than a tribute; it's a collector's dream with a soul.
At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this once-in-a-lifetime piece. With only 88 units ever made, the "Back to the Future" 1955 ES-345 is a museum-worthy celebration of tone, tradition, and time-traveling nostalgia.
Specifications:
- Shape: ES-345
- Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Binding: 3-ply Top, Single Ply Back and Fretboard
- Neck: Mahogany
- Profile: 1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape
- Nut width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Inlay: Celluloid Split Parallelogram with Celluloid Parallelogram at 12th Fret
- Bridge: ABR-1 No-Wire
- Tailpiece: Bigsby '59 B7, Gold with Black Paint
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Gold Reflector
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors; 6-position Mono Varitone
- Case: Lifton Hardshell with Marvin Berry and The Starlighters Graphics
Sku: 55ES345BTTFML
