"Employed additional assistance": Gibson enlists the investigative journalists who uncovered Paul McCartney's misplaced Höfner violin bass to join the search for the vanished Back to the Future ES-345 guitar
In the spirit of uncovering lost treasures, Gibson has enlisted the help of investigative journalists Scott and Naomi Jones to find the missing guitar from the iconic 'Back to the Future' film.
The duo, who made headlines for their role in locating Paul McCartney's lost Höfner 500/1 violin bass as part of "The Lost Bass Project," are now on a mission to find the ES-345 guitar that Michael J. Fox's character Marty McFly played to shred 'Johnny B. Goode' in the film.
The guitar, borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars for use in the film's 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene, is believed to possess time-traveling abilities due to a faux pas by the props team.
The search for the guitar coincides with the 40th anniversary of the film's release, and Gibson's Mark Agnesi has announced an update on the search. Agnesi is not expecting the guitar to be returned to Gibson, but the goal remains to reunite the guitar with Michael J. Fox.
Interestingly, a last-ditch change brought the ES-345 to the set instead of a Stratocaster. Readers with information can visit losttothefuture.com for more details or send pictures of guitars around their homes to [email protected] for identification.
The search for the missing 'Back to the Future' guitar is being documented for a future film, and the story of finding the guitar is sure to be as exciting as the film itself.
John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin have been inspired by the guitar, and the guitar's discovery could potentially lead to some amazing music. The search for the guitar is not just about finding a prop; it's about preserving a piece of cinematic history and honoring the legacy of one of the most iconic films of all time.
Scott Jones has a background working with major UK media outlets such as the Telegraph, the Mail, and the BBC, while Naomi Jones has experience as a researcher for the BBC and Channel 4. Together, they are part of the investigative team that successfully tracked down McCartney's bass, reuniting it with the musician after about 50 years.
The initiative, launched alongside Nick Wass of Höfner, aimed to solve what is described as "the greatest mystery in rock and roll"—the disappearance of McCartney's iconic bass used on early Beatles recordings like "Love Me Do" and "She Loves You." This project brought significant public attention to the search and ultimately contributed to the bass’s recovery and McCartney playing it again on stage in 2024.
As the search for the missing 'Back to the Future' guitar continues, fans of the film can only wait and wonder where the guitar might turn up next. The search is on, and with the help of Scott and Naomi Jones, the guitar's time-traveling adventure may soon come to an end.
- Gibson, in their quest to find the missing 'Back to the Future' ES-345 guitar, has roped in investigative journalists Scott and Naomi Jones, renowned for their role in locating Paul McCartney's lost Höfner 500/1 violin bass.
- The guitar, initially intended to be a Stratocaster, was a last-minute replacement during the filming of the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene, borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars.
- John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin have expressed interest in the guitar, hinting at potential collaboration and groundbreaking music should the guitar be discovered.
- As the duo, Naomi Jones with BBC and Channel 4 research experience, and Scott Jones with a background at major UK media outlets like the Telegraph, the Mail, and the BBC, continue their investigation, they hope to honor the legacy of 'Back to the Future', one of the most iconic films in cinema history.
- The music community, including celebrities, seems intrigued by the search for the missing guitar, anticipating its potential return to its rightful owner, Michael J. Fox, and the resurgence of entertainment history.
