Gibson B. B. King Personally Autographed Gibson ES-355 “Lucille” 1993 - Classic, elegant Ebony finish with all-gold hardware

B. B. King Personally Autographed Gibson ES-355 “Lucille” – Mint Condition

Are you ready to own a piece of blues history? This is your chance to acquire a legendary B. B. King Personally Autographed Gibson ES-355 “Lucille” guitar, signed by the King of the Blues himself in 1996.  The guitar itself was made on the 211th day of 1993 in Nashville, TN.

 Why Every Blues Guitarist Needs “Lucille”:

§  The Lucille Story: I was privileged to be one of B.B.’s audio engineers in the early 80’s when he told me the story firsthand: In 1949, B.B. King was performing at a dance hall when a fire broke out. The fire started because two men were fighting over a woman named Lucille. During the chaos, B.B. King risked his life by running back into the burning building to rescue his guitar. After learning the cause of the fire, he named his future guitars, “Lucille”, as a reminder never to do something so dangerous again and to honor the story behind the incident. This name became iconic, and every guitar B.B. King played from then on was named “Lucille.”

§  Iconic Sound & Feel: The ES-355 “Lucille” is renowned for its warm, expressive tone and smooth playability—crafted to deliver the soulful, singing voice that defined B. B. King’s style.

§  Inspiration: Whether you’re performing on stage or recording in the studio, “Lucille” will inspire your playing – just looking at this guitar sure helped me imagine, hear, and learn his unique techniques.

§  Significance as a collectible

The Gibson "Lucille" guitar, particularly one potentially hand-signed by B.B. King, is a significant piece of music history. The Gibson Lucille model itself is a classic, but one personally signed by B.B. King is a premier collectible. With his passing, the supply of authentically signed instruments is finite, making them significant for collectors of music memorabilia. It represents a tangible connection to the blues icon who defined a genre and captivated the world for decades. It's more than just a guitar; it's a testament to the man, the music, and the legend of Lucille.

 Features:

ü  Personally autographed by B. B. King – Own a piece of blues history, signed by the legendary King of the Blues himself.

ü  Genuine Gibson ES-355 “Lucille” model – The iconic guitar that defined B. B. King’s sound.

ü  Signature “Lucille” features – American-made Gibson with all the custom details B. B. King requested:

o   Sealed body (no f-holes to reduce feedback)

o   Ebony fretboard with split block mother of pearl inlays

o   Gold hardware

o   Gold “B.B. King” engraved truss rod cover

o   TP-6 tailpiece

o   “Lucille” mother of pearl inlay on the headstock

o   Three-way toggle switch

o   Equipped with the six-position Varitone switch and stereo/mono output, essential for recreating the full tonal palette of B.B. King

ü  Made in Gibson’s Nashville factory - Represents the heart of the original Lucille series, long before moving to Memphis for specialized factory runs.

ü  Model: Gibson B.B. King Lucille

ü  Serial #: 92113342

ü  Finish: Classic, elegant Ebony finish with all-gold hardware.

ü  Condition: The instrument is in Mint condition. The sleek black finish shows no sign of wear, scratches, or marks and includes a new set of strings for the brightest sound this beauty can produce….not that it’s been played, as it hasn’t – it’s a collectible, the gold hardware has retained all its luster,  and the electronics are fully functional (it has been tested).

ü  Original hard shell Gibson case included – Features the classic hot-pink lining for protection and style.

ü  Bonus extras – Comes with new strings for renewed shine, a B. B. King autographed biography, the original owner’s photo of the guitar being signed by B.B.

ü  Autograph and authentication

o   Signature: B.B. King's signature is boldly penned on the body in a silver metallic marker, standing out perfectly against the sleek black finish.

o   Authentication: The autograph is accompanied by a photo of the original owner standing with BB as he signed this guitar.  I am the 2nd owner.

Don’t miss your chance to own the guitar that shaped the sound of modern blues. Make “Lucille” yours and let your music carry the spirit of B. B. King!

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