Epiphone Back to the Future ES-345

The Gibson ES-345 electric guitar holds a special place in pop culture history, largely thanks to its memorable appearance in the 1985 film Back to the Future. In one of the movie’s most iconic scenes, Michael J. Fox’s character, Marty McFly, performs an electrifying rendition of Johnny B. Goode at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance. Although the ES-345 was introduced in 1959, the guitar fits seamlessly into the film’s 1955 setting, providing a touch of anachronistic magic.

This moment not only cemented the Gibson ES-345’s legacy in cinema but also solidified its status as a beloved icon in the world of rock ’n’ roll. Now, fans can own a replica of this legendary guitar at an accessible price with the Epiphone Back to the Future ES-345. Based on the model that Michael J. Fox/Marty McFly plays in the movie, the Back to the Future ES-345 is a loving tribute to this cultural icon and features:

• Five-ply layered maple semi-hollowbody with solid maple center block (enhanced sustain, feedback resistance)

• Four-ply top binding / single-ply back binding

• Mahogany neck with Rounded “C” profile

• Rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, pearloid split parallelogram inlays

• 60s Kalamazoo headstock with Graph Tech nut, Epiphone Deluxe tuners (cream Keystone buttons)

• Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlaid in mother of pearl

• Hill Valley Music store decal on back of headstock (movie nod)

• Gold hardware: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge + Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece

• Original Stop Bar studs (as in the movie)

• Two Alnico Classic PRO pickups (each with volume & tone controls)

• Mono Varitone switch for tonal versatility

• Vintage-style hardshell case with Marvin Berry and the Starlighters graphics

• Limited to 1985 units worldwide.

Body

• Shape: ES-345

• Material: 5-ply Layered Maple

• Bracing: Spruce

• Binding: 4-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard

Neck

• Material: Mahogany

• Profile: Rounded “C”

• Nut Width: 1.69” / 43mm

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65mm

• Frets: 22

• Nut: Graph Tech

• Inlay: Pearloid Split Parallelogram

Hardware

• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic

• Tailpiece: Bigsby B70

• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe

• Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Gold Insert

• Plating: Gold

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO

• Bridge Pickup: Alnico Classic PRO

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Mono Varitone Switch

Case & SKUs

• Case: Hardshell with Marvin Berry and the Starlighters Graphics

Delivery Time

We do our very best to deliver your order as quickly as possible. Orders placed on working days before 3:00 PM are usually shipped the same day. All guitars are carefully inspected and, if necessary, adjusted before shipping. Every package is packed with care and attention, and Guitarking reuses packaging materials to contribute to a better world.

The listed prices do not include shipping costs. Shipping costs within the Netherlands are:

Shipping Costs

€4.95 for orders that fit through the mailbox (these do not always include a tracking code)
€7.95 for orders under €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)
Free for orders over €75 (you will receive a tracking code by email)

Delivery is carried out by the postal service or parcel courier. In general, delivery within the Netherlands takes place on the next working day between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the exact delivery time.

Returns

You have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days after receiving it, without giving any reason. After cancellation, you have another 14 days to return the product. You will then receive a full refund of the order amount, including shipping costs. Only the costs for returning the item are at your own expense.

If you make use of this right of withdrawal, the product must be returned to Guitarking with all supplied accessories and if reasonably possible in its original condition and packaging.

To exercise this right, you can complete the withdrawal form or contact us via wilma@guitarking.nl. We will refund the due amount within 14 days after your return has been registered.

Even though we always do our very best to help you as well as possible, it may still happen that you are not completely satisfied. If that’s the case, we would really appreciate it if you let us know first by sending an email to wilma@guitarking.nl. We’re happy to think along with you and will do everything we can to find a suitable solution together. 

If this does not lead to a solution, you can submit your dispute for mediation via WebwinkelKeur: https://www.webwinkelkeur.nl/kennisbank/consumenten/geschil