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Up Next: Back to the Future Limited Edition, Rare Gibsons, Quilted Top Boutiques, and more!

November 28, 2025

During the unforgettable “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance scene in Back to the Future, a cherry red Gibson semi-hollow helped change the course of music history on screen. That moment turned the ES-345 into a cultural artifact.

Gibson Custom’s “1955” Back to the Future ES-345 is a painstaking tribute to that exact guitar and moment. Featuring Murphy Lab aging, a maple/poplar/maple thinline body, center block, 1961 D-neck profile, hand-wired Custombuckers with Alnico III magnets, a mono Varitone switch, aged gold hardware, and Bigsby B7, it captures both the sound and story of the original.

There is even a rare single parallelogram inlay at the 12th fret, matching the unique quirk of the original guitar used in the film. Only 88 were produced by Gibson Custom, an intentional nod to the speed required for time travel.

Included is a custom Lifton case with Marvin Berry & The Starlighters graphics and period-correct case candy, making this one of the most complete and cinematic

Current bid: $5,000
Bidding ends December 1

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A bold, vintage-inspired take on a Telecaster classic, finished in a standout paisley pattern that captures serious ’60s rock-and-roll energy, with modern attitude. Built by Harden Engineering with attention to both tone and aesthetic, it offers twang, bite, and unmistakable stage presence. A statement piece that’s just as playable as it is collectible.

A rare twist on a classic. This ’68 Reissue takes the spirit of Gibson’s late-sixties Customs (long tenon, solid body, ebony fingerboard) and pairs it with a dramatic flame maple top Gibson never offered in the era. Built in 2007 to true vintage spec and outfitted with Classic ’57 humbuckers, it delivers the depth, bite, and sustain players expect while offering a striking visual identity all its own.

A true one-of-a-kind NAMM showpiece, featuring custom artwork and top-tier build quality from Schecter’s Custom Shop. Designed to stand out both visually and sonically, this is equal parts fine art and high-performance instrument. A rare chance to own a piece that will never be replicated.

A boutique Strat-style with unmistakable presence. This Las Vegas–built Pearlcaster pairs a dramatically figured quilted maple top with a silky curly maple neck, delivering both flash and finesse. Lightly played, well cared for, and complete with its original case and accessories, it’s a standout example from one of the most distinctive custom shops of the modern era.