The 1960s era Gibson ES-345 guitar from "Back to the Future" is lost

A documentary is being made about the search for the iconic musical instrument.

"Back to the Future" celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.

Michael J. Fox made history in 1985 when his "Back to the Future" character Marty McFly played Chuck Berry 's "Johnny B. Goode" on a cherry red Gibson ES-345. That iconic scene influenced musicians from John Mayer to Coldplay's Chris Martin to pick up a guitar.

As the movie celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, producers and writers behind the classic film thought it would be fun to bring out the famed guitar.

Unfortunately, nobody knows where it is.

Mark Agnesi, director of brand experience at Gibson Guitars , said that while an official search launched in 2025, h

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