{"id":48006,"date":"2025-10-21T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=48006"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:10:28","slug":"back-to-the-future-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost to the Future &#8211; Gibson&#8217;s Hunt for the Back to the Future Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#So_how_do_the_ES-345_replicas_compare_to_the_original\" >So, how do the ES-345 replicas compare to the original?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#Wheres_the_original_Back_to_the_Future_guitar_and_why_is_it_so_special\" >Where\u2019s the original Back to the Future guitar, and why is it so special?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#Did_Michael_J_Fox_play_guitar_in_Back_to_the_Future\" >Did Michael J. Fox play guitar in Back to the Future?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#What_is_the_difference_between_the_ES-335_and_ES-345\" >What is the difference between the ES-335 and ES-345?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#How_does_a_Varitone_switch_work\" >How does a Varitone switch work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/back-to-the-future-guitar\/#A_guitar_worth_travelling_through_time_for\" >A guitar worth travelling through time for<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI guess you aren\u2019t ready for that yet\u2026 but your kids are gonna love it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re wrong, Marty, we\u2019re definitely ready for it! And by \u2018it\u2019, we mean the eagerly awaited ES-345 replicas of the <em>Back to the Future<\/em> guitar from <em>that<\/em> scene.<\/p>\n<p>Happily for us, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7DCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone<\/a><\/strong> have created something special for time-travelling guitarists to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to own the Marty McFly guitar, your time has come!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9b_RP9WhZWg?si=Aqmz_uso5NpVBo0p\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;So, what are the ES-345 replicas?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_how_do_the_ES-345_replicas_compare_to_the_original\"><\/span>So, how do the ES-345 replicas compare to the original?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both guitars are tributes to the ES-345 featured in <em>Back to the Future<\/em>. While the ES-345 wasn\u2019t introduced until 1959, four years after the scene was set, it\u2019s a film about time travel, so we reckon that\u2019s probably OK. With that out of the way, let\u2019s have a look at what the replicas offer\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Both versions of this famous cherry red ES-345 feature a semi-hollow construction with a maple centre block, mahogany necks, a 24.7\u201d scale length, and 22-fret rosewood fingerboards. They have period-correct split parallelogram inlays with an unusual solid parallelogram at the 12th fret, something that set the original apart from most ES-345s<\/p>\n<p>A pair of humbuckers, a Varitone switch, and a Bigsby make them versatile instruments. It\u2019s a classic combination we love, and the gold finish completes the look. Both guitars also come with a Marvin Berry and the Starlighters case. There\u2019s a lot more that could be said, of course, but you can find detailed specifications about both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epiphone<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7DCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gibson<\/strong><\/a> versions elsewhere \u2013 we\u2019re here to look at why they\u2019re so special!<\/p>\n<p>Both are limited editions: 1,985 Epiphones have been built, marking the film\u2019s release year, along with just 88 Gibsons, a nod to the speed needed for the time machine to do its thing. The Gibson also comes with a glorious array of case candy, including replica props such as a DeLorean key! We\u2019re sad to report there\u2019s no time-travelling car to go with it, but the key\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48015\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone ES-345 Back to the Future guitar\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheres_the_original_Back_to_the_Future_guitar_and_why_is_it_so_special\"><\/span>Where\u2019s the original <em>Back to the Future<\/em> guitar, and why is it so special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marty McFly&#8217;s guitar is special because it\u2019s part of pop culture history. The &#8220;Enchantment Under the Sea&#8221; dance is one of those iconic &#8217;80s movie moments we\u2019ve all seen, and it stood out mainly thanks to Marty\u2019s performance of &#8220;Johnny B Goode&#8221;. While the guitar was an anachronism, it perfectly encapsulated the \u201850s vibe that the scene needed. It undoubtedly sold a lot of semi-hollow guitars!<\/p>\n<p>The original guitar was a 1960 or 1961 model rented from Norman\u2019s Rare Guitars in Tarzana, California, making it one of the earliest ES-345s. For <em>Back to the Future 2<\/em>, the team went looking for the guitar, only to find that Norman\u2019s no longer had it. A replacement was found for the film, complete with unusual 12th fret inlay, and that was the end of the matter\u2026 until Gibson announced their Lost to the Future campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Gibson team has been asking musicians and film fans worldwide to pass on any information they have regarding the guitar and its travels since 1985, even setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losttothefuture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a dedicated website<\/strong><\/a> for the search. So far, it hasn\u2019t turned up, but the team has located the guitar used in <em>Back to the Future 2<\/em>. It may not be quite as iconic, but it\u2019ll certainly save the team a job if they want to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the sequel in 2029!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T_WSXXPQYeY?si=YKLiWLqUyxbm0hN8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Clip from Back to the Future (1985) via Universal Pictures on YouTube<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Michael_J_Fox_play_guitar_in_Back_to_the_Future\"><\/span>Did Michael J. Fox play guitar in <em>Back to the Future<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Michael J. Fox didn\u2019t play the guitar for <em>Back to the Future\u2019s<\/em> &#8220;Enchantment Under the Sea&#8221; dance scene. He learnt to play for the film, so he could match his performance to the recorded guitar part, but it was actually played by the musician Tim May.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_the_ES-335_and_ES-345\"><\/span>What is the difference between the ES-335 and ES-345?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The ES-345 was released as an updated and upgraded version of the ES-335. The 335 is mono, where the 345 has a stereo pickup configuration, allowing players to split the pickups\u2019 signals. The ES-345 also features the Varitone circuit for access to a range of different sounds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_Varitone_switch_work\"><\/span>How does a Varitone switch work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Varitone switch controls a notch filter that reduces frequencies at set points of the spectrum, like turning down a frequency band on an EQ pedal. 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And by \u2018it\u2019, we mean the eagerly awaited ES-345 replicas of the Back to the Future guitar from that scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":48014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><em>\u201cI guess you aren\u2019t ready for that yet\u2026 but your kids are gonna love it.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>You\u2019re wrong, Marty, we\u2019re definitely ready for it! And by \u2018it\u2019, we mean the eagerly awaited ES-345 replicas of the <em>Back to the Future<\/em> guitar from <em>that<\/em> scene. Happily for us, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7DCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone<\/a><\/strong> have created something special for time-travelling guitarists to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to own the Marty McFly guitar, your time has come!<\/p><hr \/><h3>So, what are the ES-345 replicas?<\/h3><p>Both guitars are tributes to the ES-345 featured in <em>Back to the Future<\/em>. While the ES-345 wasn\u2019t introduced until 1959, four years after the scene was set, it\u2019s a film about time travel, so we reckon that\u2019s probably OK. With that out of the way, let\u2019s have a look at what they offer\u2026<\/p><p>Both versions of this famous cherry red ES-345 feature semi-hollow construction with a maple centre block, mahogany necks, a 24.7\u201d scale length, and 22-fret rosewood fingerboards. They have period-correct split parallelogram inlays with an unusual solid parallelogram at the 12th fret, something that set the original apart from most ES-345s<\/p><p>A pair of humbuckers, a Varitone switch, and a Bigsby make them versatile instruments. It\u2019s a classic combination we love, and the gold finish completes the look. Both guitars also come with a Marvin Berry and the Starlighters case. There\u2019s a lot more that could be said, of course, but you can find detailed specifications about both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7D3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Epiphone<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/product\/7DCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gibson<\/strong><\/a> versions elsewhere \u2013 we\u2019re here to look at why they\u2019re so special!<\/p><p>Both are limited editions: 1,985 Epiphones have been built, marking the film\u2019s release year, and just 88 Gibsons, a nod to the speed needed for the time machine to do its thing. The Gibson also comes with a glorious array of case candy, including replica props such as a DeLorean key! We\u2019re sad to report there\u2019s no time-travelling car to go with it, but the key\u2019s a start.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48015\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Epiphone-ES-345-Back-to-the-Future-guitar.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone ES-345 Back to the Future guitar\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>Where\u2019s the original <em>Back to the Future<\/em> guitar, and why is it so special?<\/h3><p>Marty McFly's guitar is special because it\u2019s part of pop culture history. The <em>Enchantment Under the Sea<\/em> dance is one of those iconic '80s movie moments we\u2019ve all seen, and it stood out mainly thanks to Marty\u2019s performance of \"Johnny B Goode\". While the guitar was an anachronism, it perfectly encapsulated the \u201850s vibe that the scene needed. It undoubtedly sold a lot of semi-hollow guitars!<\/p><p>The original guitar was a 1960 or 1961 model rented from Norman\u2019s Rare Guitars in Tarzana, California, making it one of the earliest ES-345s. For <em>Back to the Future 2<\/em>, the team went looking for the guitar, only to find that Norman\u2019s no longer had it. A replacement was found for the film, complete with unusual 12th fret inlay, and that was the end of the matter\u2026 until Gibson announced their Lost to the Future campaign.<\/p><p>The Gibson team has been asking musicians and film fans worldwide to pass on any information they have regarding the guitar and its travels since 1985, even setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.losttothefuture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a dedicated website<\/strong><\/a> for the search. So far, it hasn\u2019t turned up, but the team has located the guitar used in <em>Back to the Future 2<\/em>. It may not be quite as iconic, but it\u2019ll certainly save the team a job if they want to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the sequel in 2029!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T_WSXXPQYeY?si=YKLiWLqUyxbm0hN8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p><em>Clip from Back to the Future (1985) via Universal Pictures on YouTube<\/em><\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>Did Michael J. Fox play guitar in <em>Back to the Future<\/em>?<\/h4><p>Michael J. Fox didn\u2019t play the guitar for <em>Back to the Future\u2019s<\/em> <em>Enchantment Under the Sea<\/em> dance scene. He learnt to play for the film, so he could match his performance to the recorded guitar part, but it was actually played by the musician Tim May.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What is the difference between the ES-335 and ES-345?<\/h4><p>The ES-345 was released as an updated and upgraded version of the ES-335. The 335 is mono, where the 345 has a stereo pickup configuration, allowing players to split the pickups\u2019 signals. The ES-345 also features the Varitone circuit for access to a range of different sounds.<\/p><hr \/><h4>How does a Varitone switch work?<\/h4><p>A Varitone switch controls a notch filter that reduces frequencies at set points of the spectrum, like turning down a frequency band on an EQ pedal. The Varitone circuit has six settings, five of which reduce specific frequencies by set amounts, with the first position bypassing the circuit.<\/p><hr \/><h3>A guitar worth travelling through time for<\/h3><p>It's fair to say that the film is a classic, and these limited-edition <em>Back to the Future<\/em> guitars do it justice, as well as showing us what Gibson and Epiphone can do. Hopefully the original will be found eventually, but for now these are the best we have \u2013 and they\u2019re very, very good.<\/p><p>Now we just need someone to build the amp Marty uses in the opening titles, and we\u2019ve got the ultimate \u201880s rig...<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105,256],"tags":[177,108,162,290,107],"class_list":["post-48006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","category-guitar-new-releases","tag-epiphone","tag-featured","tag-gibson","tag-guide","tag-guitars"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lost to the Future - Gibson&#039;s Hunt for the Back to the Future Guitar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Great Scott! 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