Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Transparent Ebony
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Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy – Transparent Ebony
Masterful Tribute to the King of Blues
The Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy from the Gibson Custom Shop is a semi-hollow electric guitar designed to faithfully capture the spirit of B.B. King’s legendary ES-355 “Lucille.” With no F-holes to reduce feedback, a 3-ply figured maple/poplar/maple body, and a luxurious Transparent Ebony nitro finish, this instrument blends elegance, performance, and timeless Gibson character. Dual CustomBucker humbuckers and a 6-position Varitone circuit offer expressive tonal versatility, making it both a professional performer’s instrument and a collector’s treasure.
FEATURES & CONSTRUCTION
- Faithful recreation of B.B. King’s iconic Lucille ES-355
- Semi-hollow 3-ply figured maple body without F-holes for reduced feedback
- Dual Gibson Custom Bucker Alnico III humbuckers
- Handwired electronics with CTS pots and Bumblebee capacitors
- 6-position Varitone circuit providing six tonal options
- TP-6 tailpiece with fine tuners for precise intonation
- Elegant Transparent Ebony finish with multi-ply binding
- Bound ebony fingerboard with luxurious split-block mother-of-pearl inlays
- Grover Tulip Gold tuners and ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Handcrafted in the Gibson Custom Shop, USA
IDEAL FOR
- Blues enthusiasts seeking a collector-grade Lucille tribute
- Professional guitarists desiring authentic B.B. King tones
- Jazz, blues, and classic rock performers who value expressive tonal versatility
- Players who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and luxurious appointments
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: B.B. King Lucille Legacy
- Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
- Finish: Transparent Ebony Nitrocellulose
- Body: Semi-Hollow, 3-Ply Figured Maple/Poplar/Maple
- Neck: Solid Mahogany, SlimTaper, 24.75" Scale
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius, 22 medium jumbo frets
- Inlays: Split Block Mother-of-Pearl
- Electronics: 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone (CTS pots, Bumblebee capacitors), 6-Position Varitone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic | Tailpiece: TP-6 with Fine Tuners (Gold)
- Tuning Machines: Grover Tulip Gold
- Pickguard: 5-Ply Black Bound | Truss Rod Cover: Engraved B.B. King Signature (Gold)
- Condition: Excellent | Handcrafted in USA
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