Lighthouse Point, FL, United States
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1989 Gibson ES-355 B.B. King LucilleMade in Nashville Tennessee, USASerial: 81149553Fully Rewired (Still Has Original Electronics and Pickups) with a New Stereo Varitone SwitchComes in a Original Hard Case but Case is in Rough Shape (fully functional) see pics$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!Blues Legend Reborn: Own this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille That’s Got More Soul Than a Midnight Jam Session!Hey, guitar slingers and tone chasers! Are you ready to cradle a piece of blues history that’s been kissed by time and tuned for triumph? Introducing this 1989 Gibson BB King Lucille – the queen of the fretboard who’s aged like fine whiskey, with tons of weather checking that tells tales of epic gigs and smoky stages. She’s got a few dings that add character (because who wants a guitar without a story?), and buckets of mojo that’ll make your solos sing the blues like BB himself!Don’t fret – this beauty’s in player-friendly condition, professionally set up with brand-new frets that glide smoother than a slide on steel strings. Perfect for the gigging gunslinger or the studio wizard laying down tracks that hit harder than a high note. We’ve fully rewired her circuits for crystal-clear vibes, and topped it off with a spanking-new Varitone stereo six-way switch that’ll switch up your sound faster than a key change in “The Thrill Is Gone.”Why settle for a plain Jane axe when you can Lucille your way to legendary licks? This guitar’s not just an instrument – it’s your ticket to tone town, where every strum strikes gold. Grab her now before she wails away to another lucky player! Contact us today and let the blues begin. 🎸This 1989 Gibson B.B. King Lucille features a semi-hollow maple body with no f-holes for feedback reduction, a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with split block inlays, and mother-of-pearl headstock inlays. It is equipped with gold-plated hardware, including Grover tuners, dual humbucking pickups, a Varitone switch, and a TP-6 tailpiece with fine-tuning. The guitar also has a bound headstock and fretboard, and the truss rod cover is engraved with B.B. King's name. Full Specs: Body Material: Maple with a maple centerblock to reduce feedback.Construction: Semi-hollow body.F-holes: No f-holes, a signature modification requested by B.B. King to further control feedback.Binding: Multi-ply binding on the body and headstock.Finish: Gloss finish, typically in an ebony or black color.Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany.Profile: SlimTaper profile.Fingerboard: Ebony.Inlays: Mother-of-pearl or pearloid split block inlays.Headstock Inlay: Mother-of-pearl "Lucille" inlay.Nut: Solid brass or Corian nut.Frets: 22 frets.Hardware Tuners: Gold-plated Grover Tulip tuners.Bridge: ABR-1 or Tune-o-matic bridge.Tailpiece: Newer Gibson Original TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners. Strap Buttons: Brass strap buttons.Electronics - Have been Rewired and Varitone Switch ReplacedPickups: Two Gibson humbucking pickups (Custombucker in later models).Controls: Two volume, two tone controls.Varitone: New Six-position Varitone rotary switch for a variety of tonal options.Output: Stereo and mono output jacks.Cosmetics & Features Truss Rod: Adjustable truss rod with a polished brass truss rod cover engraved with "B.B. King".Binding: Bound fretboard and headstock.Pickguard: Tortoise-bound pickguard.🔥 This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, it features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- and studio-ready. 🔥About The Guitar DudeThree-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide, specializing in premium Gibsons, classic Fender guitars from all eras, and the best Japanese-made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget; contact us for details).Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content.Consignment ServicesLike what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fairly priced consignment service on the planet! Look for us online: @TheGuitarDudeOur GuaranteeWe stand behind every guitar we sell. "Good enough" is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.Neck & Setup (unless otherwise noted)- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss rod issues.- Intonation is spot-on.- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and polished to shine like new, with no divots.Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking PolicyWe follow Reverb's 7-day return policy. However:- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described (for example, you ordered red and got white, or a Telecaster instead of a Les Paul).- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described. Please note that a 10% restocking fee applies to orders that have been purchased and paid for and have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier, because we perform a final setup and change the strings as soon as an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS.We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, and something very small can be overlooked. If tiny marks, dings, or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document its exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.Minor adjustments to a setup (for example, correcting a slight buzz or a truss rod tweak) are normal after shipping, due to carrier mishandling and climate and atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute "significantly not as described." Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised, or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.We are a small, family-owned and family-run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money, and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post-purchase haggling, and there are no returns without restocking fees and no partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, odors/smells, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs; we do not.Payment, Shipping & International Duties- All items can be shipped internationally. The buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.International Shipping NoteInternational shipping prices shown are for most countries; certain countries have higher costs. We try to avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS, but in certain situations USPS is the only available or reasonable carrier. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. We can't undervalue merchandise, as it could not be properly insured. If you would like to discuss different options, contact us by email or phone for a personalized quote.Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
Original Price€3,231.24
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New Price€2,908.12
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