Great Scott! Guitar giant Gibson has set the internet abuzz, fueling speculation that a production-ready version of the legendary Cherry Red ES-345 played by Michael J. Fox’s character Marty McFly in the blockbuster film Back to the Future is on its way.
The announcement comes just months after Gibson and Fox teamed up for a highly publicized worldwide search for the original, screen-used ES-345 back in June. It now appears that the search may have been a clever misdirection, as the guitar manufacturer is dropping heavy hints about a major reveal.
The Teaser: DeLorean, Smoke, and a Date
Gibson’s recent social media post features a dramatically lit Cherry Red ES-345 shrouded in smoke, leaning against the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 time machine from the movie. The cryptic caption reads, “Time circuits set for 21 October, 2025.”
While official information is scarce, a Marty McFly signature ES-345 model is imminent, with a full announcement likely scheduled for the upcoming date. This potential product drop is poised to be a massive hit for guitar collectors, movie memorabilia enthusiasts, and Gibson fans worldwide.
‘Johnny B. Goode’ and a Historical Head-Scratcher
The ES-345 cemented its place in cinematic history during the unforgettable “Enchantment Under the Sea” school dance scene. McFly, filling in with the band, performs a blistering rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” that leaves the 1955 crowd stunned.
The guitar has long been a source of amusing debate among dedicated guitar trivia nuts and Back to the Future fanatics. The model McFly plays is a 1958 ES-345, a guitar that, strictly speaking, did not exist in the 1955 setting of the scene.
However, this minor historical inaccuracy has done little to diminish the power and popularity of the moment. For the vast majority of the audience, the scene remains one of the most iconic guitar performances in film, perfectly capturing the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll time travel.
Leaked Image of Epiphone Cherry Red ES-345
We have already seen an unconfirmed leaked image of an Epiphone Cherry Red ES-345 on Reddit, and Trogly has also uploaded a video of the leaked models last month.
This all indicates we should see both a Gibson and an Epiphone version of this guitar very soon.
What’s Next for Gibson and Back to the Future?
This teases the latest high-profile collaboration for Gibson, capitalizing on one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. Given the enormous buzz around the initial “missing guitar” search, a production run of this legendary axe is expected to generate significant sales.
When?
Mark your calendars for October 21st—all signs point to Gibson sending guitarists Back to the Future with a piece of rock and roll cinema history.
Do you think a Marty McFly signature ES-345 is on the way, and would you add this iconic guitar to your collection?
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