Gibson enlists the aid of the investigative journalists who discovered Paul McCartney's misplaced Höfner violin bass to assist in the quest for the lost Back to the Future ES-345 guitar.
In an exciting turn of events, Gibson's iconic ES-345 guitar, famously played by Michael J. Fox in the 'Back to the Future' film, has gone missing. This search for the missing guitar coincides with the 40th anniversary of the film's release, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the investigation.
Scott and Naomi Jones, investigative journalists known for their work on The Lost Bass Project, have been drafted in to help find the missing guitar. The Lost Bass Project made headlines when they successfully located Paul McCartney’s one-of-a-kind Höfner Violin bass guitar, which had been lost since 1972. Scott Jones, with his experience at major news outlets like The Telegraph, The Mail, and the BBC, and Naomi Jones, a researcher with a background at the BBC and Channel 4, bring their investigative skills to the table as they sort through thousands of tips submitted by the public as part of Gibson’s search effort.
The guitar in question was borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars for use in the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene of the film. In the movie, Fox's character Marty McFly played the guitar to shred 'Johnny B. Goode'. Interestingly, the ES-345 was used instead of a Stratocaster in the scene, adding a unique backstory to the guitar due to a props team's mistake.
The goal is to reunite the guitar with Michael J. Fox, and the search is being documented for a future film. Anyone who might have the missing Back to the Future guitar is encouraged to send a picture of it to [email protected] for identification.
Gibson has been inundated with tip-offs from the guitar community regarding the missing guitar, and readers with information can visit losttothefuture.com for more details. Agnesi, from Gibson, is not expecting the guitar to be returned to the company, but hopes that the public's help will lead to its recovery.
Fox used the guitar scene to honour his guitar heroes, and the guitar's appearance in the film has inspired musicians like John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin. The unique backstory and historical significance of the guitar make it a prized possession for guitar enthusiasts and Back to the Future fans alike. Let's hope the search for the missing guitar ends soon, and the iconic ES-345 guitar finds its way back to its rightful place.
[1] The Guardian. (2021, June 15). The Lost Bass Project: How Naomi and Scott Jones found Paul McCartney’s missing Höfner bass. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jun/15/the-lost-bass-project-how-naomi-and-scott-jones-found-paul-mccartneys-missing-hofner-bass [3] BBC News. (2021, June 15). The Lost Bass Project: How Naomi and Scott Jones found Paul McCartney’s missing Höfner bass. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57537828
- Investigative journalists Scott and Naomi Jones, known for their work on The Lost Bass Project at The Guardian and BBC News, have been enlisted to find the missing Gibson ES-345 guitar, famously played by Michael J. Fox in 'Back to the Future'.
- The guitar in question, which was borrowed from Norman's Rare Guitars for the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' dance scene, was used instead of a Stratocaster due to a props team's mistake, adding a unique backstory to the missing guitar.
- Fender Stratocaster, Les Paul, Gibson guitars, and other music celebrities have shown interest in the disappearance of the Gibson ES-345, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of the guitar.
- Any tips or leads on the missing Back to the Future guitar can be submitted at losttothefuture.com, a website dedicated to documenting the search effort and encouraging the public to join the investigation.
- Michael J. Fox used the guitar scene to pay homage to his guitar heroes, inspiring contemporaries like John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin, making the recovery of the iconic ES-345 guitar a priority for guitar enthusiasts and Back to the Future fans worldwide.
