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"I love the sweet, rich resonance of a semi-hollow, but I'm tired of fighting howling feedback when I crank the volume and push the gain."
"I'm drawn to that ultimate tone the blues greats loved, but I also want the versatility to handle everything from blues to modern rock with a single guitar."
Are you looking for a partner that keeps the hollow-body looks and airy resonance, while letting you dig in hard and noise-free onstage?

B.B. King, hailed as the King of Blues, influenced guitarists across the world throughout his career. His trademark, and his lifelong partner, was the signature model Lucille. With a typical semi-hollow, the moment you push the amp volume in certain venues or studios you can get hit with unpleasant howling feedback that derails an otherwise great performance. A hollow-body guitar with elegant looks that also holds together even when driven to the limit isn't easy to find.

The answer that solves that feedback problem while dominating any genre with an overwhelming tone is this 1994 Gibson Lucille - more than 30 years old now, and matured into its very best state as an instrument.

Built on the DNA of the legendary ES-355TDSV that B.B. King himself played, it's packed with purpose-built gigging features and the highest level of presence.

Lucille's defining feature is that, despite being a semi-hollow, its top has no F-holes at all. This preserves the rich warmth and airy resonance of a hollow-body while dramatically preventing feedback at high volume or under heavy distortion - so it handles aggressive rock tones with ease.

Lavish custom cell binding around the body and headstock, gold hardware, and elegant block position markers on the fingerboard all carry over the refined spec of the 355, Gibson's flagship semi-hollow.

A 6-position Varitone switch lets you dramatically shape your tone right at your fingertips - instantly dial in B.B. King's signature "squeeze" guitar sound, or a sharp tone perfect for cutting rhythm work. Stereo output, letting you run into two amps at once, also opens up spatial, three-dimensional sound design.

Behind the bridge sits a TP-6 fine-tuning tailpiece that lets you make instant micro pitch adjustments to each string, even mid-performance. Beyond its functional beauty, it adds tight string tension and makes every note's outline snap into focus.

Built in 1994 - now more than 30 years old - this example has had its high-quality wood dry out fully over time, giving the whole body a deep, rich resonance. A superb, ready-to-play instrument, recommended whether you want to soak in traditional blues playing, or want to stand out as a frontman driving gritty rock leads with that distinctive F-hole-less look.

Thirty years in the making, this Lucille delivers everything from a sweet, glossy blues tone to a superbly cutting rock sound. Own this one-of-a-kind voice, with the soul of a king inside it.

[SPEC]
BODY: Maple
NECK: Maple
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
P.U: Gibson 490R & 490T
WEIGHT: 4.18kg
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
w/Hardcase
*Pickguard and bridge replaced.
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