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Gibson custom Back to the Future ES-345 Murphy Lab Aged

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Description

Gibson Custom Back to the Future 1955 ES-345 Collector's Edition

Key Highlights

  • Limited to 88 units, a nod to the iconic speed in the movie
  • Semi-hollow 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple body with solid maple center block for enhanced sustain and reduced feedback
  • Two Custombucker Alnico 3 unpotted pickups for vintage textures and a wide tonal palette
  • Cherry Red aged finish by the Murphy Lab and exclusive Lifton case featuring Marvin Berry & The Starlighters graphics

A Legendary Guitar Inspired by Cinema and Rock History

The "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance scene in Back to the Future immortalized the Gibson ES-345 as an icon. Gibson Custom recreates this aura with the Back to the Future 1955 ES-345 Collector's Edition, faithfully reproducing the visual and ergonomic details of the on-screen model while preserving the brand's tonal heritage. The result blends retro authenticity with premium custom shop craftsmanship.

Designed for Collectors and Demanding Musicians

Handcrafted at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, this ES-345 is aimed at collectors, movie fans, and guitarists seeking a high-performance semi-hollow instrument. Its configuration allows for warm cleans and articulate crunch, with a responsive feel whether played with a pick or fingers. Each unit is individually numbered and comes with carefully curated presentation accessories.

Specifications

Body

  • Model: ES-345
  • Construction: Semi-hollow 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
  • Center Block: Solid maple
  • Binding: 3-ply top, single-ply back and fretboard
  • Finish: Cherry Red, aged by the Murphy Lab

Neck

  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Profile: 1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape
  • Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85 mm
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
  • Frets: 22 medium jumbo
  • Nut: Nylon
  • Inlays: Celluloid Split Parallelogram; Celluloid Parallelogram at 12th fret

Hardware

  • Bridge: ABR-1 No-Wire
  • Vibrato: Bigsby '59 B7, gold with black paint
  • Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
  • Knobs: Black Top Hat with gold reflector
  • Plating: Aged gold

Electronics

  • Pickups: 2 x Custombucker Alnico 3 (unpotted)
  • Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
  • Pots: CTS 500k audio taper
  • Capacitors: Paper-in-oil
  • Switch: 6-position mono Varitone

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Lifton hardshell with Marvin Berry & The Starlighters graphics
  • Limited Edition: 88 individually numbered units
Brand reference number: 55ES345BTTFMLGH1
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