{"product_id":"gibson-custom-back-to-the-future-1955-es-345-collector-s-edition-light-aged-cherry-red","title":"Gibson Custom Back to the Future \"1955\" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry Red","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGibson Custom Back to the Future “1955” ES-345 Collector’s Edition — Light Aged, Cherry Red\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn icon that rewrote history—now crafted for discerning Australian players and collectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gibson Custom Back to the Future “1955” ES-345 Collector’s Edition pays tribute to the unforgettable instrument seen at the 1955 Enchantment Under the Sea dance, bringing together cinematic heritage and Custom Shop excellence. Hand-built in Nashville, USA, and artfully aged by the Murphy Lab, this ES-style semi-hollow features a 3-ply maple\/poplar\/maple thinline body with a solid maple centerblock for singing sustain and confident feedback control—perfect for expressive Bigsby work and articulate, stage-ready tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-tenon mahogany neck with the fast, comfortable \u003cem\u003e1961 Authentic Thin D\u003c\/em\u003e profile meets a bound dark rosewood fretboard adorned with aged split parallelogram inlays—and a historically quirky twist: a \u003cem\u003esingle\u003c\/em\u003e parallelogram at the 12th fret, just like the film’s hero guitar. A matched pair of \u003cstrong\u003eun-potted Gibson Custombucker\u003c\/strong\u003e humbuckers with Alnico 3 magnets deliver airy, vintage-correct clarity that blooms with touch dynamics. Add the \u003cstrong\u003e6-position mono Varitone\u003c\/strong\u003e for instant, studio-grade tonal sculpting across blues, rock ’n’ roll, soul, and modern indie textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the \u003cstrong\u003eLight Aged Cherry Red\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrocellulose lacquer finish, aged gold hardware, and \u003cstrong\u003eBigsby® B7\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrato ooze mid-century cool. From the ABR-1 no-wire bridge and black top-hat knobs with gold reflectors to the period-correct M69 rings and short 5-ply ES pickguard, every detail has been thoughtfully reverse-engineered. Rounding out the tribute are the Hill Valley Music dealer plaque on the headstock rear and a Lifton™ hardshell case dressed in \u003cem\u003eMarvin Berry \u0026amp; The Starlighters\u003c\/em\u003e graphics—plus a treasure trove of themed case candy for display or safe keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly limited to 88 worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Collector’s Edition is a rare opportunity for Australian enthusiasts—especially here on the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Coast, QLD\u003c\/strong\u003e—to secure a piece of music and movie history. Speak with the Guitar World Australia team for friendly expert advice, local support, and guidance on care, setup, and protection for your investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic semi-hollow snap and warmth with a solid centerblock for stage-ready control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustombuckers + mono Varitone = classic PAF-style chime with flexible, recordable tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurphy Lab Light Aging captures the vibe of a well-loved vintage ES without the risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectability: numbered, film-inspired run of just 88 worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigsby B7 for expressive vibrato paired with ABR-1 stability and intonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Case Candy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity, Enchantment dance poster, Clock Tower flyer, “Goldie Wilson” campaign button, Flux Capacitor case light, Time Machine keys, Marty \u0026amp; siblings photo, Back to the Future strap, Casio CA53W watch, “Pinheads” picks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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BTTF strap; Casio CA53W watch; Pinheads picks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Specifications are provided by Gibson Custom Shop. 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